The military is running out of teenagers to recruit — and old-school methods to reach them are failing

The military faces a new recruiting crisis as America's teen population shrinks and outreach methods fail. The Pentagon is ...

Trump sparks a surge in defense stocks by calling for $1.5 trillion in military spending

Defense stocks spiked a day after Trump sent the sector tumbling with his comments that he wouldn't allow buybacks and ...
CBS News

Trump, Hegseth rally troops at rare meeting, rail against "woke" standards

Trump says cities can be "training grounds" for military; mentions order he signed may help handle "the enemy within" The president raised his controversial use of the military for law enforcement, ...
Military Times

Corps updates physical fitness test standards for combat MOS Marines

Marine recruits conduct an initial strength assessment at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, Sept. 6, 2025. (Cpl. Sarah M. Grawcock/U.S. Marine Corps) The U.S. Marine Corps is slated to ...
Military.com

What Tricare Updates Meant for Dependents in 2025 – and What is Coming in 2026

Dependents relying on TRICARE have seen several key changes in 2025, and more adjustments are on the horizon for 2026. Expanded eligibility for young adults, new protections for survivors, and a ...