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USS Harry S. Truman returns to US after months of battling Houthis
The Truman saw continuous action for over 50 days, conducting precision airstrikes and launching missiles while under constant fire from Houthi militants.
By Zita Ballinger Fletcher
Corps plans to spend more money on retaining, training Marines
The proposed budget for fiscal year 2024 allocates $77 million for reenlistment bonuses.
Military seeks funding for universal prekindergarten at DoD schools
The Biden administration has requested funding for full-day prekindergarten at military schools worldwide.
By Karen Jowers
White House asks for $11 billion more for Navy, Marine Corps spending
Documents published by OMB offer an early look at the services' budget requests ahead of the Pentagon's rollout next week.
Troops involved in Afghanistan evacuation now eligible for medal
Troops involved in 2021′s Operation Allies Refuge and Operation Allies Welcome are eligible for the Armed Forces Service Medal.
By Zamone Perez
New graphic novel highlights soldier who killed six Nazis by himself
Carter earned the Medal of Honor posthumously for his actions during WWII.
By Sarah Sicard
Space Force to debut new fitness tracking pilot program within weeks
The newest branch of the armed forces is betting a more holistic approach to health can be smarter than the usual focus on annual testing.
Troops would see biggest pay raise since 2002 under Biden budget plan
The big pay boost is part of a $842 billion Defense Department spending plan unveiled by the White House on Thursday.
Okinawa governor wants more power to prosecute US troops
A recent controversy has called into question the agreement that decides who prosecutes U.S. troops in Japan.
WWII vet’s memoir slated to be part of the next ‘Band of Brothers’
Along the same ilk as “Helmet for My Pillow” or “With the Old Breed,” Murphy’s account will feed the narrative of Apple TV+’s 'Masters of the Air.'
It takes a community to recruit and retain service members
America's defense communities have long been one of the largest sources for military recruiting.
By Karen Holt