Latest "Department-of-Defense" stories

Advocates sue DoD to find out what sickened troops at Uzbek air base

More than 15,000 troops who served at the Uzbekistan base may have been exposed to a host of toxic chemicals.

By Leo Shane III

7 weeks ago

Children from the Malmstrom Child Development Center play with toys Sept. 8, 2022, at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Mont.

Six ways DoD says it’s focusing on families

The Defense Department has released a list of new initiatives aimed at improving military families’ well-being.

By Military Times staff

7 weeks ago

It takes a community to recruit and retain service members

America's defense communities have long been one of the largest sources for military recruiting.

By Karen Holt

3 months ago

Send Air Force F-35s to Japan

Stationing F-35As at Misawa Air Base in Japan would boost military cooperation with U.S. allies, writes this author.

By Dustin Walker

9 months ago

Some DoD policies are friendly fire in the war for talent

Some Defense Department policies create a divide between service members and civilians, potentially hindering recruiting opportunities.

By Allison Abbe

9 months ago

Our ground forces deserve a strong aerial refueling capability

Winning a war on the ground is about far more than soldiers, tanks, artillery and rifles.

By Ed Harbison

10 months ago

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