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Burn pits increased risk of asthma, heart problems, new DOD data shows
Researchers tracked nearly 460,000 veterans and found increased risk of several respiratory and heart issues among individuals who deployed near burn pits.
Ukraine pulls US tanks from front lines over Russian drone threats
The sidelining of the Abrams reflects evolving battlefield tactics where drone use has made it virtually impossible for them to maneuver without detection.
By Tara Copp, AP
Advocates urge Austin to act on active duty obesity ‘epidemic’
A new letter urges defense leaders to do more to prevent, identify and treat obesity in the ranks.
By Karen Jowers
The Coast Guard’s only Medal of Honor recipient died rescuing Marines
When asked if he could go back and extract the overwhelmed Marines from Guadalcanal, the 22-year-old Munro reportedly gave a confident, “Hell, yeah!”
Senators unsure about House plan to boost troop pay, housing stipends
House lawmakers are moving ahead with plans to increase junior enlisted pay and military housing stipends, but the idea could face opposition in the Senate
Red Hill families describe harms from tainted water in trial lead-up
In the trial starting Monday, the Justice Department will question if families were exposed to jet fuel and whether it accounted for illnesses.
By Christina Jedra, Honolulu Civil Beat
The man who made Belleau Wood — and the Marine Corps — immortal
Floyd Gibbons made history when his dispatch got past the wartime censor.
NASCAR’s Bubba Wallace to honor World War II ‘Flying Tigers’ at Dover
The paint scheme comes during Military Appreciation Month celebrations.
By Zamone Perez
Former Marine staff sergeant sentenced to 15 years for child porn
The former staff sergeant will also serve 10 years supervised release following his sentence.
By Todd South
Special Forces soldiers in NW Florida still awaiting child care center
A decision on whether Special Forces families will get a child development center at Camp "Bull" Simons, Florida, may arrive in the coming weeks.
By Karen Jowers
MacArthur still endures as a larger-than-life figure — for good or ill
Few subjects in military history are more loaded than public perception of Douglas MacArthur.
By Jon Guttman