Saudi Officer Who Killed 3 at Pensacola Had Passed Rigorous Vetting, DoD Says
The screening apparently failed to turn up Alshamrani's exposure to jihadist ideology before coming to the U.S.
Military Training
Esper Calls for Major Expansion of Foreign Military Training Programs
Defense Secretary Mark Esper wants to boost the number of foreign nationals training alongside U.S. troops by 50%.
Pentagon Orders Training Pause for 850 Saudi Troops in US
The Pentagon has paused its training in the U.S. with Saudi nationals until officials conduct a thorough review.
NATO Commits Long-Term to Military Training Mission In Iraq
Iraq's prime minister declared "final victory" over ISIS last year, but intense fighting continues.
Shutdown Is Over But Effects Will Linger for Guard in Lost Training
About 90,000 Guard personnel lost valuable training in the shutdown.
Vets Behind 'HITT Lockers' Roll Out Rappel Towers, O-Courses and More
BeaverFit's new Air Delivery Platform lets troops rappel from 60-foot towers built to mimic helicopter exits and skids.
Close Combat Task Force Prioritizes Virtual Training over New Weapons
Leaders realize the services will have to rely on video-game technology to meet their training needs.
Air Force Wants to Use Artificial Intelligence to Train Pilots
The head of Air Force training said the service wants artificial intelligence to help airmen learn faster than ever before.
Afghan Forces Need More Mortar Training, Army Advisers Say
U.S. Army advisers in Afghanistan have learned they may want to focus more on training Afghan forces.
The Military Is Overhauling Troops’ Chow as Obesity Rates Soar
Even the Marines are facing problems with overweight troops.
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Test Pilots Sound Off on Futuristic Helicopter Vying to Replace Army's Black Hawk
Sikorsky-Boeing officials said the new aircraft design will be capable of flying at speeds of more than 200 knots.
Marine Pilot Who 'Borrowed' Helicopter to End Sniper Situation Has Died
Pitman is best known for ignoring military protocol and breaking regulations so he could save lives.
Here's the List of Military Clinics That Will No Longer Serve Retirees, Families
The list is included in a 61-page report to Congress delivered Wednesday.
Pentagon Awarded $876M in Contracts Meant for Disabled Vets to Ineligible Companies: IG
The Inspector General's report calls for better oversight, but one official said his office isn't responsible.
CBO Suggests Raising Tricare Fees, Cutting Veteran Benefits to Slash Deficit
The Congressional Budget Office published options for reducing the imbalance, including three suggestions on Tricare.