Army extends contract for soldiers nearing end of service due to shutdown

It is unclear exactly how many soldiers are being extended as a result of the shutdown, which began on Oct. 1.

Will military members be paid on Oct. 31? What we know so far

Military service members have remained on duty during the government shutdown because they are considered essential.

Trump says private donor gave $130 million to cover military pay during shutdown

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday that a wealthy private donor has provided $130 million to the U.S. government to ...

More military families turning to food banks as government shutdown wears on

Armed Services YMCA food banks are seeing a 30%-75% surge in demand across the country as the government shutdown continues.
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Army scales back eligibility for Future Soldier Prep Course

The Future Soldier Preparatory Course, a cornerstone of the Army’s recent recruiting gains, is set to narrow its eligibility ...

He survived a US military boat strike. Despite a drug record, his family says he’s a fisherman caught in Trump’s war at sea

Last week, she was shocked to learn that her brother was aboard an alleged drug vessel that was struck by the US military. ...

Hegseth wants a fitter military, but significant barriers hold back part-time troops

However, part-time military members lack access to fitness resources even though they're held to the same standards as their ...