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Veteran who lost both of his legs in combat reenlists in the Marine Corps

Staff Sgt. Johnny “Joey” Jones, who medically retired in 2012 after losing both of his legs in combat, said he felt he had more to give to the service.

By Cristina Stassis

5 days ago

Army leaders in hot seat over Poland deployment cancellation

Lawmakers questioned the timing and the reasons, lambasting the order that Rep. Don Bacon, R-Neb., said sent a “terrible message to Russia and our allies.”

By Patricia Kime

12 days ago

Marine promoted to gunnery sergeant after beating lymphatic cancer

Despite being diagnosed with cancer, Alejandro Abrego decided to stay in the Corps.

By Cristina Stassis

3 weeks ago

Military child care centers opening with ‘lightning speed’ under new pilot program

The center brings 216 more child care slots under a DOD contract with nonprofit Armed Services YMCA.

By Karen Jowers

3 months ago

Pentagon identifies seventh soldier killed in action during Operation Epic Fury

Sgt. Benjamin N. Pennington succumbed to his injuries on Sunday after a March 1 Iranian attack on Prince Sultan Air Base, Saudi Arabia.

By Riley Ceder and J.D. Simkins

3 months ago

Dover ‘personal effects specialist’ job posting creates stir on social media

A job posting for specialists to handle the belongings of fallen troops at Dover Air Force Base prompted concerns about overseas military operations.

By Patricia Kime

3 months ago