Why Homer Simpson is a government fixture familiar to all troopsIf you’ve spent time in the armed forces, you’ve had a Homer in your unit. He's not a comedic exaggeration. He’s a federal fixture.By Clay Beyersdorfer30 hours ago
What to expect at the Army’s 250th anniversary paradeMore than 6,000 troops are poised to march near the National Mall to honor the Army’s 250th anniversary on Saturday, which happens to be Trump's birthday.By Tara Copp, AP4 days ago
Former Navy research scientist gets 25 years for child exploitationThe defendant, who once worked for the Office of Naval Research, was found to have more than 600 sexually explicit photos and videos on his devices.By Todd South11 months ago
Two former Marines to serve prison time for neo-Nazi power grid plotFive men, including four with military experience, have been convicted in the plot.By Nikki Wentling11 months ago
North Korean charged in cyberattacks on US bases, defense firmsA North Korean military intelligence operative is accused of targeting U.S Air Force bases and defense firms, among other entities.By Nick Ingram, Michael Goldberg and Heather Hollingsworth11 months ago
Pentagon to review 20 Medals of Honor from Wounded Knee MassacreA panel of five experts will determine by Oct. 15 whether the medals should be retained or rescinded.By Nikki Wentling11 months ago
Military families overseas may get relief in dog travel rule fixesWill the CDC rule changes be enough for airlines to start allowing dogs to travel with their owners to the U.S.?By Karen Jowers11 months ago
Pentagon Arctic strategy seeks new tech to keep pace with adversariesThe Pentagon says the U.S. must invest more to upgrade sensors, communications and space-based tech in the Arctic to keep up with China and Russia.By Lolita C. Baldor11 months ago
OpinionFixing the military’s overweight and obesity crisisOur guest opinion writers argue that more can be done to help troops get their physical fitness squared away, both for themselves and for the nation.By Mary McCarthy, PhD, RN, CNSC, FASPEN, FAAN, Army Lt. Col. Tanisha Currie, PhD, MA, BSN, RN-BC and Army Capt. Kevin M. Kilroy, PA-C11 months ago
Virginia lawmakers restore military tuition program funding, for nowLegislators repealed changes to a college financial aid program for military families and allocated $90 million to it for the next two years.By Charlotte Renee Woods, Virginia Mercury11 months ago
Navy clears Black sailors unjustly punished after 1944 deadly blastSurviving Black sailors of the Port Chicago explosion had to pick up human remains and clear the blast site while white officers were granted leave.By Tara Copp11 months ago
US-built Gaza aid pier will be dismantled after troubled missionOver 1,000 U.S. soldiers and sailors worked on detaching, repairing and reinstalling the pier in a mission fraught with weather and security problems.By Lolita C. Baldor and Tara Copp11 months ago