Sewage Was Overflowing at Military Family’s Fort Jackson House. Then a 4-Year-Old Got Sick
A family is suing Fort Jackson’s housing provider, alleging continuous sewage leaks led to their 4-year-old son contracting encephalitis, which can cause permanent brain damage. Travis Wilson, a military chaplain, and his wife Jaclyn signed the lease for a house on the Fort Jackson military base in December 2022 and moved in with their six […]
Overseas Troops to See Fewer Sweets, More Sweet Potatoes on Their Holiday Tables This Year
They are chock-full of vitamins and minerals, high in fiber, and rich in compounds that are good for your heart and your eyesight. Like ’em or not, if you are a U.S. service member deployed overseas, you will see more sweet potatoes in your holiday offerings this season — a whopping 800% more than last […]
For Soldiers at Fort Carson, Food Is Scarce
As Americans gather for Thanksgiving feasts, soldiers at Fort Carson, Colorado, are contending with a far less festive reality — months of insufficient meals, confusing schedules, and limited food options at the base’s dining facilities that have ignited widespread frustration among the rank and file. Dining facilities — critical for sustaining the health and readiness […]
Does the Military Need Social Media Influencers?
Jennifer Barnhill is a columnist for Military.com writing about military families. In January 2020, the U.S. Army and Navy banned the Chinese-owned TikTok app on government devices after the Defense Department labeled it a security risk. The ban has since been extended to all branches of service and includes DoD contractors. But despite this legitimate […]
GOP Senator Stalls Promotion of General Who Became Symbol of Afghanistan Withdrawal
A promotion for the general who became famous for being the last U.S. soldier to leave Afghanistan is being delayed by a Republican senator, a Senate aide confirmed to Military.com on Friday. Lt. Gen. Christopher Donahue, who has been nominated to receive a fourth star and take command of U.S. Army forces in Europe, was […]
Republicans Push Back Against Democrats' Claims that Trump Intelligence Pick Gabbard Is Compromised
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Republican senators pushed back on Sunday against criticism from Democrats that Tulsi Gabbard, Donald Trump’s pick to lead U.S. intelligence services, is “compromised” by her comments supportive of Russia and secret meetings, as a congresswoman, with Syria’s president, a close ally of the Kremlin and Iran. Sen. Tammy Duckworth, an Illinois […]
Army Offers $15,000 Reward for Info on Missing Guns and Other Gear at Fort Moore
Army investigators are still searching for 31 M17 pistols that disappeared from Fort Moore, Georgia, earlier this year, but the case has grown, with additional equipment now reported missing from the same facility. The Army’s Criminal Investigation Division, or CID, recently announced a $15,000 reward for information leading to the recovery of the missing pistols, […]
Sig Sauer Ordered to Pay $11 Million to Army Veteran Wounded by Pistol that Went Off By Itself
A Philadelphia jury awarded $11 million on Wednesday to a man whose holstered Sig Sauer pistol went off by itself while he was going down the stairs, causing a serious leg injury — the second major verdict this year against the embattled gun manufacturer over its P320 model. After a three-week trial, the jury concluded […]
Fort Carson Unveils Largest, First-of-Its-Kind Chemical Battery Installed on a DoD Site
A large new chemical battery at Fort Carson will help ensure the base can keep functioning during power outages and provide electricity when demand for energy is highest to save money. “Diversification of our power distribution protects our community against power outages and any adversarial efforts,” said Maj. Gen. David Doyle, who leads Fort Carson, […]
Effort Underway to Give Eligible Veterans Easier Access to Military Installations
The Defense Department and Department of Veterans Affairs have taken steps to make it easier for veterans and their designated caregivers to access military facilities for medical appointments, shopping and more. The departments announced Friday that veterans and eligible caregivers can use a REAL ID compliant driver’s license or state identification card to enroll for […]