Houthi rebels claim downing US drone, release footage of wreckageA Defense Department spokesperson said an investigation was underway but did not elaborate.By Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press20 hours ago
Meet the Marine aviator of the year ― an unmanned aerial vehicle pilotMaj. Shane Gentry used his real-world experience remotely piloting the MQ-9A in combat missions to train other Marines to fly the aircraft.By Irene Loewenson12 days ago
Vets, cops should teach firearm storage safety to troops, study findsFellow service members and veterans were also highly rated as credible educators.By Meghann Myers7 weeks ago
2025 budget: 4.5% pay raise, shift of troops from active to reserveThe Pentagon is seeking hundreds of millions of dollars for mental health and suicide prevention programs, among others.By Meghann Myers7 weeks ago
Man charged for posing as doctor to steal vet suicide prevention fundsA federal grand jury indicted a Massachusetts man for posing as a doctor to steal $50,000 in suicide prevention funds designed to help vets.By Leo Shane III8 weeks ago
Pentagon inspector general to assess Navy’s suicide prevention effortsThe evaluation will look into the Navy's handling and prevention of suicidal behaviors.By Meghann Myers8 weeks ago
Student vets seek mental health care more often than military peersResearchers say the higher medical care usage rate reflects the stress on student vets and their willingness to accept help.By Leo Shane III2 months ago
Troops are still waiting weeks for off-base mental health appointmentsA new government watchdog report found troops waited more than two weeks for an urgent appointment off base.By Meghann Myers3 months ago
Tim Kennedy takes veteran suicide forum to nation’s largest gun showTim Kennedy ― a Green Beret and former UFC fighter ― is prepared to be called other things when he engages with gun owners about veterans' suicide.By Hope Hodge Seck3 months ago
Marines ‘disable’ drone flying over new Guam baseThe Marine Corps officially opened Camp Blaz in January 2022, in preparation for a future shuffling of some 5,000 Marines from Japan to Guam.By Irene Loewenson3 months ago
First-ever provision for psychedelic studies included in defense billAny member of the military with either post-traumatic stress disorder or traumatic brain injury can take part in a clinical study.By Zamone Perez5 months ago
No more late-night alcohol sales at AAFES stores, starting Jan. 1The move aims to help curb the number of suicides among service members.By Karen Jowers5 months ago