Shutdown halts funding for military spouse tuition assistance program
No new requests for military spouse MyCAA financial assistance have been approved since Sept. 30.
By Karen Jowers
Latest ""
Fourth deadly US strike in Trump’s war on cartels
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced a new strike on an alleged drug-carrying vessel in the Caribbean on Friday, killing four people.
By Carla Babb
How the government shutdown is affecting troops, families
The current effects of the shutdown on installation programs and services vary from base to base.
By Karen Jowers
Vietnam Vet and Wife Receive Long Overdue Respect and Comfort
The most recent stay at Fisher House involved my husband undergoing six weeks of antibiotics, follow-up MRIs, and excruciating physical therapy.
By Sightline Media Group Sponsored Content
Wounded Knee medals decision sparks outrage in Native communities
Indigenous leaders on Tuesday called the move part of a culture war against racial and ethnic minorities and women’s rights.
Trump suggests using US cities as ‘training grounds’ for military
Trump told a gathering of military leaders they should use American cities as “training grounds” to fight against what he called a “war from within.”
By Carla Babb
Financial resources for troops if the government shutdown stops pay
From banks and credit unions to the military relief societies, help will be available.
By Karen Jowers
Military Leaders Address Solutions to Post-Service Challenges
The military community faces a complex web of challenges that extend far beyond the transition from service to civilian life.
By Sightline Media Group Sponsored Content
Senator ‘alarmed’ about barracks privatization, seeks answers from DOD
Given the Defense Department's history with family housing privatization, the Pentagon should "move cautiously," one senator said.
By Karen Jowers
A bullet struck his heart at Pearl Harbor. His widow just returned it.
After 84 years, the Japanese bullet that was once lodged in the heart of sailor Dean Darrow was returned to the Pearl Harbor National Memorial Museum.
Hegseth says Wounded Knee soldiers will keep their Medals of Honor
Hegseth’s predecessor, Lloyd Austin, ordered the review of the awards in 2024 after a Congressional recommendation in the 2022 defense bill.
Here’s how looming government shutdown could affect troops, families
Lawmakers are pushing for military pay to continue. Some operations, like child care, may vary from base to base.
By Karen Jowers