Advocates urge Austin to act on active duty obesity ‘epidemic’A new letter urges defense leaders to do more to prevent, identify and treat obesity in the ranks.9 minutes ago
The Coast Guard’s only Medal of Honor recipient died rescuing MarinesWhen asked if he could go back and extract the overwhelmed Marines from Guadalcanal, the 22-year-old Munro reportedly gave a confident, “Hell, yeah!”27 minutes ago
Education & TransitionVA expands benefits options for vets with other-than-honorable statusVeterans Affairs officials are updating rules regarding benefits eligibility to include more individuals with other-than-honorable discharges.
Pentagon presses Congress for Ukraine funding, citing dire situationPentagon leaders told Congress that Ukraine and Israel both desperately need weapons being held up by a failure to pass a funding package.8 days ago
Next Generation Squad Weapon and optic exceed soldiers’ expectationsThe brigade will be fully fielded with the new weapons by September.8 days ago
Ex-Army financial adviser pleads guilty to scamming Gold Star familiesA former Army financial adviser admitted to taking advantage of his role to swindle deceased troops’ grieving loved ones out of millions.8 days ago
Internet subsidy used by millions of vets, troops set to expire in MayA federal program that helps troops and veterans pay for home internet access will run out of funding next month without congressional action.8 days ago
‘The flak can’t always miss. Somebody’s gotta’ die’ An excerpt from 'I Will Tell No War Stories' by Howard Mansfield.9 days ago
Retired general’s testimony links contractor to Abu Ghraib abusesAn Army general who investigated prisoner abuse at Abu Ghraib has testified that a civilian contractor instructed prison guards to “soften up” detainees.9 days ago
As demand rises, Marines need their own school for MQ-9 drone crewsThe Corps has 100 trained MQ-9A pilots but needs more.9 days ago
Veterans sentenced for role in $65 million insurance fraud schemeTwo members of a scheme to bilk a military health care program out of more than $65 million received sentences in federal court.9 days ago
Senators push VA to fix problems with vets’ toxic exposure claims A group of Senate Democrats wants quicker action from VA leaders on solutions to some problematic toxic exposure disability claims.9 days ago
Former Marine sentenced for firebombing Planned Parenthood clinicHe also planned attacks on the power grid, Dodger Stadium and home invasions.9 days ago