Stars and Stripes

Marines get private rooms in new ‘barracks of the future’ complex on Okinawa

CAMP HANSEN, Okinawa — Nearly 1,100 enlisted Marines will soon move into a new barracks complex featuring private bedrooms and modern amenities as part of a broader effort to upgrade military housing ...
CNN

Merrell’s Spring Hike Sale takes at least 57% off trail shoes and outdoor footwear

Merrell makes some of the most comfortable hiking boots and waterproof shoes that our editors have tested. As a deals expert who makes it my business to help you save, I’d be remiss not to tell you ...
Task & Purpose

Military budgets $57 billion to fix bases and ‘substandard’ barracks

We have updated our Privacy Policy. Please review to learn more. By continuing to use our services, you agree to these updates. By Jeff Schogol Updated Apr 21, 2026 ...
Stars and Stripes

Pentagon budget provides $57 billion to fix barracks, facilities across the force

ARLINGTON, Va. — The Pentagon’s $1.5 trillion budget unveiled Tuesday includes funding to fix problems with barracks. The proposal calls for $57 billion across all services, requesting funds for ...
People

Army Sergeant Goes Viral for Giving Her Own Barracks a Makeover. Now She’s Earning $100 a Room (Exclusive)

Fort Bliss Army Sergeant Briyana Taylor has spent the last couple of years decorating the living quarters of fellow soldiers at the Texas base Courtesy of Briyana Taylor; Briyana Taylor/TikTok Briyana ...
AZ Central

Historic California gay bar is bringing 'a new culture' to Phoenix

A popular LGBTQ+ leather bar, Barracks, is relocating from Palm Springs, California, to Phoenix. The new location will be in Phoenix's Melrose district and is a partnership between owner Scott ...
Women's Wear Daily

Merrell’s Mission to Get More People Outside Moves to City Streets

Merrell is continuing its work to help redefine what enjoying the outdoors looks like with its latest program. Called “Outside in the City,” the Wolverine Worldwide-owned brand describes the ...
BBC

More homes agreed on former Chelsea Barracks site

A "delayed" development at Chelsea Barracks will now deliver up to 515 homes instead of 448 flats that were originally given planning consent. Westminster City Council has approved a major change to ...
Women's Wear Daily

Merrell Aims to Invite More People Outside Through New Brand Platform

Merrell is kicking off its 45th anniversary year with the debut of its first-ever global brand platform. Called “It Starts Outside,” the Wolverine Worldwide-owned outdoor brand noted that the new ...
Marketing Dive

Merrell’s first global brand platform looks to redefine the outdoors

Merrell has debuted its first global brand platform, titled “It Starts Outside.” The effort looks to shift the maker of hiking boots into an outdoor lifestyle brand, per a press release. The platform ...
Task & Purpose

Pentagon issues standards for barracks that all services must meet

We have updated our Privacy Policy. Please review to learn more. By continuing to use our services, you agree to these updates. By Jeff Schogol Published Feb 25, 2026 ...
Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Victoria Barracks is a 'jewel' in Brisbane's heritage assets — but experts say it might not be easy to sell

A historic site in the centre of Brisbane that will be included in a sell-off of Defence Force property could be a 'challenging' sale for the federal government, an urban planner has warned. Victoria ...