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D-Day soldier awarded Distinguished Service Cross after 81 years
Decades after Staff Sgt. William Owens' heroic actions at La Fiere Bridge, his Bronze Star was posthumously upgraded thanks to the efforts of a veteran.
By Dave Kindy
How a mother managed to save her son at Guadalcanal — from Ohio
"My mother had put her arms halfway around the world to save me," Elgin Staples later recalled.
The ‘Call of Duty’ board game has officially arrived
The project was financed through Kickstarter.
By Sarah Sicard
Opinion
Time to move past ‘Fortress America’ with US military bases
The public seldom interacts with the armed forces – interactions that ultimately ensure support but also inherently help with recruitment.
By Mackenzie Eaglen
Some on-post kiosks offer sushi, salads and more where troops live
Commissaries are plumping up their selections of healthy foods, and working to get the items closer to where troops live and work.
By Karen Jowers
VA offers free breast cancer screenings to burn-pit vets 40 and under
The move for the first time opens up preventative care to some veterans younger than 40.
More savings, full shelves are the focus of new commissary chief
Director John Hall also discusses ongoing work to improve the quality of fruits and veggies, home delivery and other customer topics.
By Karen Jowers
Lizard Force might be the most elite military meme unit
“The origin of Lizard Force remains a mystery, but there are rumours that it was a government experiment to create the ultimate warriors."
By Sarah Sicard
Military child beats huge odds to become the 2023 Gerber Baby
Gerber highlighted the "joyful spirit" of 10-month-old Maddie, the daughter of Air Force Lt. Col. (Dr.) Jun Mendoza and his wife, Crystal.
By Karen Jowers
Vet who leg pressed 800 pounds on Insta admits to VA disability theft
Adams, 50, pleaded guilty July 25 to theft of government funds after he admitted to stealing $106,245 in VA payments.
By J.D. Simkins
Marine Corps recruiting surges while other services struggle
"The Few, the Proud" aren't so few.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press