‘Keep up the fire’: The Boxer Rebellion and the Marines who fought it
Despite a terse summation for their actions on July 13, 1900, these men were awarded the Medal of Honor for their "meritorious combat."
By Jon Guttman
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Marine Raider earned the MOH taking out enemy sniper on Makin Island
At Makin Atoll a Raider lost his life but gained the first Medal of Honor for a Marine NCO.
By Jon Guttman
Rough total for Trump’s July Fourth extravaganza: $5.4 million
President Donald Trump’s July Fourth extravaganza — featuring tanks, a military flyover, and a Trump speech at the Lincoln Memorial — cost an estimated $5.4 million, according to rough figures Thursday.
This move would end naming bases, ships in honor of the Confederacy and its leaders
The Army operates 10 installations named after Confederate military commanders.
Planning to Move This Summer? How a VA Loan Works for You
But if you’ve done the math, you may think you can’t afford a home. The median home value in the United States is $217,600, and prices can go much higher depending on where you’re buying. Fortunately, veterans have a way to avoid the high costs of getting into a home with a Veteran Affairs loan.
Senators want to know if the next Joint Chiefs chairman can stand up to Trump
Army Chief of Staff Gen. Mark Milley faced questioning Wednesday on his road to confirmation as the next chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
US-made missiles found in Libya compound belonged to France
France’s Defense Ministry acknowledged Wednesday that U.S.-made missiles captured from the self-styled Libyan National Army belonged to the French military.
Officer accuses Air Force general of sexual misconduct
A senior military officer has accused the Air Force general tapped to be the next vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of sexual misconduct, potentially jeopardizing his nomination. Members of Congress have raised questions about the allegations and the military investigation that found insufficient evidence to charge him.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
Would lowering the age of recruitment fix the military’s recruiting worries?
To combat the growing military-civilian divide, the military must be willing to change its recruiting tactics amid changing times, the author of this opinion piece writes.
By Shane McCarthy
Chinese military deploys armored vehicles to Europe for the first time as Chinese medics train in Germany
China has deployed personnel and armored medical vehicles to Germany for joint exercises.
By Ryan Pickrell
Widow’s tax, block on military malpractice lawsuits would be repealed in House defense bill
Leadership added the controversial changes on Tuesday in advance of debate on the must-pass budget measure.
Report: Military leaders must speak up to prevent another Afghanistan
Author recommends changes in military doctrine, planning and culture when working with civilian counterparts.
By Todd South