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In reversal of recent years, military sex assault reports drop
A confidential survey also found a 19% drop in the number service members who said they'd experienced some type of unwanted sexual contact.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
US, Philippine forces launch combat drills in South China Sea
American and Filipino forces launched their largest combat exercises in years Monday in a show of allied firepower that has alarmed Beijing.
Ex-Army financial adviser pleads guilty to scamming Gold Star families
A former Army financial adviser admitted to taking advantage of his role to swindle deceased troops’ grieving loved ones out of millions.
Retiring Marines have to give 6 months’ notice, up from 4 months
Want to retire from the Marine Corps? The service now requires at least six months' heads up.
Deported veterans struggle to access VA services, study finds
Historically, policies involving the deportation of veterans have not always been closely followed.
By Zamone Perez
Marine Corps plans to give some officers temporary promotions
Marine officer retention dropped slightly from fiscal year 2019 to 2023.
Navy, Coast Guard rescue men who spelled out ‘HELP’ with palm fronds
Three men stranded on an uninhabited Pacific island used palm fronds to spell out “HELP” on the beach, allowing Navy and Coast Guard aviators to spot them.
Opinion
How DOD missed its opportunity to counter extremism in the ranks
In this op-ed, the author argues that organized efforts to address extremism in the military should be revitalized.
By Samantha Olson
US Pacific boss ‘very concerned’ about Chinese aggression in region
“What’s next and how far are they willing to go in that area?” U.S. Indo-Pacific Command boss Adm. John Aquilino asked.
Military Times’ 2024 Service Members of the Year
These seven are the 2024 Military Times Service Members of the Year.
By Military Times staff