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The military is dealing with a child care backlog, which Congress and senior leaders worry could affect the readiness of military parents. (Photo Credit: U.S. Army)

Lawmakers Blast Military Personnel Chiefs over Shortage of On-Base Child Care

The wait lists for on-base child care can be six months or more for military families.

A pledge is displayed during a Change the Culture program, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Oct. 4, 2018. “Change the Culture” supports Department of Defense’s sexual assault, sexual harassment, domestic violence, discrimination and hazing training programs by encouraging the elimination of destructive behaviors and promoting positive actions. (Cpl. Matthew Kirk/U.S. Marine Corps)

Military Not Following Own Rules for On-Base Domestic Violence Investigations

The Pentagon's Office of Inspector General released a report showing many investigatory shortcomings across the services.

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 354th Fighter Wing, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, conducts a training mission over the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex June 16, 2015, during Exercise Northern Edge 15. (U.S. Marine Corps photo/Suzanne Dickson)

Behind the Hazing Practice That Just Got 2 Air Force Commanders Fired

The tradition of "rolling-up," or "roll-ups," is a practice that is often viewed as a game or initiation ritual.

U.S. Air Force airmen from the 354th Fighter Wing, change the name on the flagship jet during the 354th Fighter Wing change of command ceremony July 6, 2018, at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. (Isaac Johnson/U.S. Air Force)

2 Air Force Commanders Relieved of Posts After Hazing Probe

Two commanders of squadrons at Air Force bases in Alaska and Washington state have been relieved of their duties.

President Donald Trump recognizes U.S. Army Sgt. Sean Rogers, U.S. Army Bronze Star recipient, for his heroic actions during a deployment, at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Feb. 28, 2019. The President was at the base to meet with service members after returning from a summit in Hanoi, Vietnam. (U.S. Air Force photo/Westin Warburton)

Trump Applauds Soldier's Bronze Star Heroism During JBER Visit

The visit at JBER took place during a refueling stop as Air Force One made its way back from Hanoi Feb. 28.

President Trump speaks to service members at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Feb. 28, 2019, in Anchorage, Alaska., during a stop as he returns from Hanoi. (AP Photo/ Evan Vucci)

It's Official, Trump Tells Troops: ISIS Caliphate 100 Percent Defeated in Syria

On a stopover at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Trump declared ISIS defeated during a 20-minute speech.

An airman at Joint Base Elemendorf-Richardson sweeps water at the base's Buckner Fitness Center a day after a 7.0 earthquake rattled the region. (U.S. Air Force)

On Alaska Base, Clean-Up Starts After 7.0 Earthquake

The massive earthquake struck at 8:29 a.m. Friday, with an epicenter about seven miles northwest of the base.

Air Force Col. Michael Staples shows damage from the powerful Nov. 30 earthquake, at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson on Friday, Dec. 7 in Anchorage, Alaska. (AP Photo/Rachel D'Oro)

Military Officials Unveil Damage from Powerful Alaska Earthquake

The Air Force base recovered quickly, with three C-130 aircraft landing within an hour after the earthquake.

A car is trapped on a collapsed section of the offramp off of Minnesota Drive in Anchorage, Friday, Nov. 30, 2018. (AP Photo/Dan Joling)

Massive Earthquake Causes Damage to Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Alaska

Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson sustained a water leak Friday after a 7.0 magnitude earthquake hit northwest of Anchorage.

Photos of the accident on social media showed a potential engine flameout, which caused the F-22 Raptor to skid. (Photo courtesy of Air Force amn/nco/snco Facebook page)

Report Blames F-22 Belly Skid on Human Error

Investigators attributed the accident largely to human error with a number of factors at play.

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