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Air Force troops run a timed 1.5 miles during their annual physical fitness test at Scott Air Force Base in Illinois on June 9, 2022. The U.S. Space Force intends to do away with a once-a-year assessments in favor of wearable technology that constantly tracks fitness.

The Space Force will track troops' fitness with wearable devices. Will that keep them healthier?

Instead of an annual fitness test, the devices will monitor troops' activity throughout the year.

Sharon Dail with the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore loads food into a car at an Oct. 17 pop-up food distribution event in Norfolk, Virginia. The region is home to about 80,000 military personnel and another roughly 60,000 federal employees.

Troops haven't missed a paycheck yet, but the government shutdown is causing 'a lot of angst'

Groups that provide food aid and financial help to military families have seen a surge in demand this month.

Sailors steer the USS Gabrielle Giffords as the ship comes into San Diego.

Congress Deciding Whether To Double Down On Navy's Speedy But Troubled Combat Ship

The speedy, high-tech Littoral Combat Ship has been plagued with delays, mechanical problems and cost overruns.Congress is getting ready to decide the…

Army recruits take their Oaths of Enlistment at Fort Lee, Va. June 22.

COVID-19 Has Forced The Army To Rethink And Step Up Its Virtual Recruiting Efforts

The Army is holding its first nationwide virtual recruiting campaign, after the COVID-19 pandemic forced it to scale back face-to-face interactions and…

Sgt. Earl Lendore, a food service specialist in the 82nd Combat Aviation Brigade, prepares a meal in the Ft. Bragg DFAC.

As Force Shrinks And Competition Grows, Army Plans To Retool Chow Halls

The Army hopes changes in its dining facilities will simultaneously save money, make meals more nutritious, and persuade more soldiers to eat there.

Maureen Sevilla, Chief of the Epidemiology and Disease Control Clinic on Fort Bragg, hosts a game of 'STI Jeopardy' for a small group of soldiers. It's one way health officials are trying to make STI prevention training more relatable for young troops.

Rates of Many STIs Are Growing In The Military. Dating Apps Might Be Part Of The Reason

Military health officials say troops are engaging in more high-risk sexual behavior, and part of the reason might be the popularity of smartphone dating…

Air Force recruits at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland prepare to leave a classroom after listening to a lecture on resilience, which included tips on self-control, keeping a positive mindset, and relaxation.

To create more resilient warriors, Air Force training is emphasizing wellness and stress management

The new basic training curriculum aims to better prepare recruits for the uncertainties of war.

The U.S. hopes to break China's grip on rare earth metals, which are crucial in modern technology.

Vulcan Elements CEO John Maslin stands on the company's factory floor in Research Triangle Park, N.C. The two year old company has signed more than $10 million in deals with every branch of the military for its rare earth magnets.

The Army has recently increased recruitment efforts in person and via social media

Facing Biggest Mission Yet, U.S. Army Struggles To Recruit

Last spring, the Army told recruiters it expected them to enlist 6,000 new soldiers – the largest mid-year increase in its history. It recently also...

Capt. Brett Crozier, commanding officer of the USS Theodore Roosevelt, (left) washes dishes aboard the ship on Thanksgiving 2019. Crozier was relieved of his command after urging the Navy to take stronger action to combat a COVID-19 outbreak on the ship.

Friends And Former Crewmembers Continue To Show Support For Fired Navy Captain

More than two weeks after Capt. Brett Crozier was relieved of command of the aircraft carrier USS Roosevelt, friends and former shipmates are voicing…

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