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
Marines’ plans for barracks fixes, construction scrutinized by CongressAbout 83% of the Marine Corps' barracks buildings are in “pretty good shape” and 17% are not.By Todd South5 weeks ago
Return of horse-drawn caissons to Arlington National Cemetery delayedThe return of horse-drawn caissons at Arlington National Cemetery is being delayed for months and maybe longer, the Army said Friday.By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press5 weeks 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
How to renew a DOD ID to keep unique benefits as a civilianReapply for the Next Generation USID card to retain some unique benefits after retirement.By Connie Mabin6 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