The rumor originally surfaced due to an article titled "Sailors Should Not Pay for Meals at Sea" that appeared in a February 2026 issue of Proceedings, a magazine the U.S. Naval Institute publishes.

In 2026, total compensation for fighter pilots ranges from approximately $75,000 for entry-level officers to over $200,000 for senior aviators. To combat pilot shortages, the Air Force offers massive ...

Clemson vs. Army on February 14 will be televised via streaming on ACC Network Extra, which is housed on the ESPN app and can be accessed via an ACC Network subscription. If you are subscribed to ACC ...

A federal judge on Thursday blocked the Pentagon from downgrading the military retirement rank and pay of Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona, finding that the government had "trampled on Senator ...

A U.S. Coast Guard member prepares to lower a rescue basket to a ship crew from a helicopter during a training mission near Oahu, Hawaii, Feb. 5, 2026. (PO2 Tyler Robertson/U.S. Coast Guard) With no ...

Military service members planning medical retirement face a critical decision point at the 20-year mark. A service member who medically retires with 19 years of service receives either military ...

A soldier reenlists along the Pupukea summit over the island of Oahu, Hawaii, in 2019. (Sgt. Sarah D Sangster/Army) The Army is adjusting how it awards reenlistment bonuses, refining how incentive pay ...

The U.S. faces another potential government shutdown, which could delay pay for military and ICE personnel. Senate Democrats are blocking a funding bill that includes the Department of Homeland ...

DETROIT—Car enthusiasts milling around the floor at the Detroit auto show this week will get the first public glimpse of the Army’s new main battle tank, as the service prepares to roll out its M1A1 ...

Army softball will take on four schools that reached the NCAA Division I tournament in 2025. The Black Knights are coming off a 35-22 season and 16-2 mark in the Patriot League. Big Ten members Ohio ...