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 Guttman22 hours 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 Press32 hours ago
Korean War hero Ralph Puckett Jr. lies in honor at US CapitolCongress gave one of its highest final tributes on Monday to Ralph Puckett Jr., the last living Medal of Honor recipient of the Korean War.2 weeks ago
What you need to know about transitioning out of the militaryGetting out of the military? Here's what you need to know.By Dave Lubach3 weeks ago
FY25 defense budget work to ramp up after security supplemental finishDefense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of April 30, 2024.By Leo Shane III3 weeks 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!”By Claire Barrett3 weeks ago
Senators unsure about House plan to boost troop pay, housing stipendsHouse lawmakers are moving ahead with plans to increase junior enlisted pay and military housing stipends, but the idea could face opposition in the SenateBy Leo Shane III3 weeks ago
Vets advocates push Supreme Court to dump laws punishing homelessness A case being considered by the Supreme Court could have far-reaching impact on efforts to help homeless veterans.By Leo Shane III4 weeks ago
Special Forces soldiers in NW Florida still awaiting child care centerA decision on whether Special Forces families will get a child development center at Camp "Bull" Simons, Florida, may arrive in the coming weeks.By Karen Jowers4 weeks ago
Agreement helps military spouses keep federal jobs in overseas movesHere's how an agreement between the Pentagon and State Department will help federally employed military spouses move their jobs overseas in a PCS.By Karen Jowers4 weeks ago
Will the Supreme Court’s GI Bill ruling mean more money for vets? A major veterans education benefits ruling by the Supreme Court this week could have far-reaching effects for millions of students.By Leo Shane III4 weeks 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.By Jonathan Lehrfeld4 weeks ago