Meet the namesake of the Navy’s newest ship, the USS Robert E. SimanekThis Marine threw himself onto a grenade to save his entrenched comrades in Korea. He absorbed the full blast — yet survived.By Jon Guttman3 days ago
In reversal of recent years, military sex assault reports dropA confidential survey also found a 19% drop in the number service members who said they'd experienced some type of unwanted sexual contact.By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press3 days ago
Higher enlisted pay, full housing stipends included in new House planA new military quality of life improvement plan would include targeted pay increases for young troops and bigger housing stipends for families.By Leo Shane III5 weeks ago
Military Times’ 2024 Service Members of the YearThese seven are the 2024 Military Times Service Members of the Year.By Military Times staff6 weeks ago
This Marine colonel went from flying fighter jets to exploring spaceAs a child growing up in Northern California, Marine Col. Nicole Mann would look at the stars and wonder if she could ever explore them herself.By Irene Loewenson6 weeks ago
FedEx founder credits Marine Corps for giving him the tools to succeedFrederick Smith may be the founder of a multibillion-dollar company, but his greatest honor was when his Marines dug a hole for him in Vietnam.By Leo Shane III6 weeks ago
Why getting better barracks matters to the top enlisted Marine“We’re not asking for Taj Mahals,” Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Carlos Ruiz said.By Irene Loewenson6 weeks ago
The last surviving Medal of Honor recipient of the Korean War has diedRalph Puckett Jr., the last living National Medal of Honor recipient from the Korean War, died in his sleep on Monday.By Leo Shane III6 weeks ago
Lawmakers push for cost-of-living boost in veterans benefits next yearLegislation introduced in the Senate would guarantee a cost-of-living boost in veterans benefits in 2025.By Leo Shane III6 weeks ago
Military pharmacies resume regular operations after cyberattackMilitary pharmacies no longer have to manually process prescriptions following a February cyberattack that disrupted pharmacy operations around the world.By Karen Jowers6 weeks ago
Troops at 14 bases to begin testing new approach to military movesTroops at 14 installations will soon try out a new system for shipping their belongings to their next base.By Karen Jowers7 weeks ago
No snakes in couches: What to know for a smooth PCS move in 2024Read up on tips and tricks in Military Times' 2024 Permanent Change of Station Guide ahead of peak moving season.By Karen Jowers7 weeks ago