Meet the namesake of the Navy’s newest ship, the USS Robert E. SimanekThis Marine threw himself onto a grenade to save his entrenched comrades in Korea. He absorbed the full blast — yet survived.By Jon Guttman9 hours ago
In reversal of recent years, military sex assault reports dropA 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 Press20 hours ago
Military Times’ 2024 Service Members of the YearThese seven are the 2024 Military Times Service Members of the Year.By Military Times staff5 weeks ago
This Marine colonel went from flying fighter jets to exploring spaceAs a child growing up in Northern California, Marine Col. Nicole Mann would look at the stars and wonder if she could ever explore them herself.By Irene Loewenson5 weeks ago
FedEx founder credits Marine Corps for giving him the tools to succeedFrederick Smith may be the founder of a multibillion-dollar company, but his greatest honor was when his Marines dug a hole for him in Vietnam.By Leo Shane III5 weeks ago
Why getting better barracks matters to the top enlisted Marine“We’re not asking for Taj Mahals,” Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Carlos Ruiz said.By Irene Loewenson5 weeks ago
The last surviving Medal of Honor recipient of the Korean War has diedRalph Puckett Jr., the last living National Medal of Honor recipient from the Korean War, died in his sleep on Monday.By Leo Shane III5 weeks ago
Lawmakers push for cost-of-living boost in veterans benefits next yearLegislation introduced in the Senate would guarantee a cost-of-living boost in veterans benefits in 2025.By Leo Shane III5 weeks ago
Troops at 14 bases to begin testing new approach to military movesTroops at 14 installations will soon try out a new system for shipping their belongings to their next base.By Karen Jowers6 weeks ago
No snakes in couches: What to know for a smooth PCS move in 2024Read up on tips and tricks in Military Times' 2024 Permanent Change of Station Guide ahead of peak moving season.By Karen Jowers6 weeks ago
Top officer fired at Marine infantry battalion in CaliforniaLt. Col. Christopher O’Melia was relieved of command of 1st Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, by the commanding general of 1st Marine Division.By Irene Loewenson6 weeks ago
OpinionIt’s time for the VA to stand and deliver care to paralyzed veteransIn this op-ed, Rep. Jack Bergman, R-Mich., a retired Marine lieutenant general, implores the VA to do more for our nation's paralyzed veterans.By Rep. Jack Bergman, R-Mich. (USMC ret.)7 weeks ago