Marine Corps’ new Force Design approaches are paying off in operationsPieces of the changes already in the operating force are proving their combat-worthiness, two senior generals said.By Todd South22 hours ago
Air Force, Navy likely to fall short on reserve recruits in 2024The Air Force Reserve and the Navy Reserve are expected to fall short of this fiscal year’s recruitment goals.By Jonathan Lehrfeld26 hours ago
Supreme Court to hear another major veterans benefits case this fallThe high court will consider whether VA officials are properly reviewing benefits decisions that deny veterans medical help.By Leo Shane III3 days ago
Military bases teem with PFAS — there’s still no firm plan for cleanupExcessive levels of toxic PFAS chemicals have been detected at 80% of active and decommissioned military bases.By Sachi Kitajima Mulkey, Grist4 days ago
VA expands benefits options for vets with other-than-honorable statusVeterans Affairs officials are updating rules regarding benefits eligibility to include more individuals with other-than-honorable discharges.By Leo Shane III8 days ago
US, Philippine forces launch combat drills in South China SeaAmerican and Filipino forces launched their largest combat exercises in years Monday in a show of allied firepower that has alarmed Beijing.11 days 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 III2 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 Lehrfeld2 weeks ago
Supreme Court rules in favor of veteran who sued over GI Bill limitsThe Supreme Court ruled 7-2 in favor of a veteran who wanted to use both his Post-9/11 GI Bill and Montgomery GI Bill benefits.By Leo Shane III2 weeks ago
Retiring Marines have to give 6 months’ notice, up from 4 monthsWant to retire from the Marine Corps? The service now requires at least six months' heads up.By Irene Loewenson2 weeks ago
Deported veterans struggle to access VA services, study finds Historically, policies involving the deportation of veterans have not always been closely followed.By Zamone Perez3 weeks ago
Marine Corps plans to give some officers temporary promotionsMarine officer retention dropped slightly from fiscal year 2019 to 2023.By Irene Loewenson3 weeks ago