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How WWII brought about the normalization of tattoos

Finding an ink-free service member is infinitely more rare than the alternative, but that is a relatively new phenomenon.

House advances $832 billion military budget plan for next fiscal year

Only a few Democrats broke ranks to support the House's spending plan for Defense Department operations in fiscal 2026.

Senate confirms controversial vet to lead Pentagon personnel office

Retired Army Brig. Gen. Anthony Tata has made inflammatory comments about Democratic leaders and former President Barack Obama.

Pope Leo XIV is the son of a D-Day veteran

The first American to ever be elected pope is the son of D-Day veteran.

Australia hosts largest-ever Talisman Sabre military exercise

The event began with live-fire exercises, including Australia’s first use of U.S.-supplied HIMARS rocket systems.

Lawmakers back White House FY26 plans for more troops, 3.8% pay hike

The military's active-duty end strength would grow by about 26,000 troops next year under plans being considered in the House and Senate.

Our Military Kids® Helps Son of Veteran with Service-Connected Cancer

Joaquin is a 16-year-old student athlete whose father, a U.S. Army Veteran, was recently diagnosed with service-connected cancer caused by toxic exposure.

House panel to mark up annual defense authorization bill this week

Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of July 14, 2025.

Opinion

Campaign medals are for campaigns, not small-scale operations

Opinion: The appropriate medal for troops who participated in the strikes on Iranian nuclear sites is not the one a Texas congressman recently proposed.

Navy spouse sues base officials over free speech after Facebook ban

A military spouse alleges his First Amendment rights were violated when officials banned him from the Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay’s Facebook page.