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The history behind famous ‘Gay Vietnam Veteran’ headstone
Leonard Matlovich is buried in the Congressional Cemeteray beneath a grave stone that reads, “A Gay Vietnam Veteran.”
By Sarah Sicard
Fat Leonard is poised to spill the beans in this new podcast
The portly magnate at the center of the Navy's massive bribery scandal is about to sound off.
Retired Marine Corps colonel pleads guilty for role in ‘Fat Leonard’ scandal
Enrico DeGuzman's plea signals the latest uniformed domino to fall in the far-reaching scandal.
Fort Leonard Wood reports highest number of basic trainee suicide attempts
Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, reported 26 suicide attempts in 2019.
Nagasaki urges nuke ban on 75th anniversary of US atomic bombing
The Japanese city of Nagasaki on Sunday marked its 75th anniversary of the U.S. atomic bombing, with the mayor and dwindling survivors urging world leaders including their own to do more for a nuclear weapons ban.
Senate confirms Navy Secretary Kenneth Braithwaite
The U.S. Senate confirmed a new Navy secretary, Kenneth “K.J.” Braithwaite, by voice vote on Thursday.
Op-ed: A Navy bribery scandal and the limits of free speech
This U.S. Naval Academy prof can't say everything he wants to say about Fat Leonard and other public corruption cases.
By Marcus Hedahl, United States Naval Academy
Navy, Marine JAG investigations will face review panel
Following a string of legal debacles, the comprehensive reviews are expected to address how attorneys are trained, developed and used throughout their military careers.
By Navy Times staff
This branch takes the cake as the US military’s fattest
22 percent of personnel in one branch are reportedly obese.
By Jon Simkins
Target: Makin Island
On Aug. 17, 1942, daring Marine Raiders stormed Makin Island. But far worse fighting faced soldiers, sailors and Coast Guardsmen when American forces returned in late 1943.
By William B. Allmon, World War II Magazine
Defense Department to ban beer and pizza? Mandatory keto diet may enhance military performance
The controversial ketogenic or “keto” diet may be the future of the military, some defense officials say.
By Kristine Froeba