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Oct 24, 2025 · Military retirees and disabled veterans will receive 2.8% increases to their monthly paychecks for 2026, thanks to the annual Cost of Living Adjustment, or COLA, tied to inflation.

Apr 2, 2024 · In simple terms, the U.S. Armed Forces are made up of the six military branches: Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, Navy and Space Force.

May 22, 2025 · The Army is heading for a major reorganization that includes eliminating at least 2,000 positions -- a combination of civilian and troop roles -- and cuts to planned purchases in …

Jun 27, 2025 · Military.com spoke with nearly two dozen Army and Pentagon officials -- from midgrade officers to senior brass -- as well as defense analysts and Capitol Hill aides.

Mar 7, 2025 · The military's recruiting challenges have largely centered around finding young Americans eligible to serve, a pool that the Pentagon has estimated at only about 23% of 17- …

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Apr 11, 2025 · Privatizing aspects of the military's support services has a long and largely problematic history that has resulted in markedly poorer outcomes for service members while …

Jun 27, 2025 · Medical complications tied to mandatory shaving emerged as a flashpoint during the military's bumpy road toward racial integration.