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No more automatic GWOT service medals, DoD says
The Defense Department has restricted the anti-ISIS campaign medal as well.
By Davis Winkie
This Afghan family fled Kabul. A Virginia military network gave them a new home
Ramin Sharifi, through the help of some American allies, is settling into his new home with his family.
By Sarah Sicard
Dog tag memorial honors fallen Global War on Terror troops
The memorial is made of 7,040 dog tags.
By Caitlin O'Brien
The war in Afghanistan: Answers about the withdrawal
Answers to all your questions about the past, present, and future of U.S. military involvement in Afghanistan.
By Caitlin O'Brien
These $215 Oakley GWOT sunglasses say ‘you’re welcome for my service’ so you don’t have to
Summer is coming. Time to break out the GWOT sunglasses.
By Sarah Sicard
A year without combat deaths: This Memorial Day, military fatalities overseas were the fewest since 9/11
18 service members have died in non-combat incidents overseas since last Memorial Day—the lowest number in more than two decades.
By Harm Venhuizen
Here’s where the Global War on Terror Memorial could be placed
Lawmakers are pushing for a high-visibility location in Washington, D.C.
Advocates start work on what — and where — the Global War on Terror Memorial will be
Over the next few months, officials will survey veterans and other Americans on their vision for the national memorial.
The legacy of the Wall after 35 years: New memorials for veterans
Jan Scruggs led efforts to build The Wall. Now he has a mission to honor today's veterans.
By Jan C. Scruggs
Commentary: Your help needed as Global War on Terror Memorial takes shape
A law will allow the memorial to move forward, but the advance work is far from finished.
By George Chewning