Cuba to attend security conference with U.S. for first time

Judges hear appeal to reinstate charges against corpsman in MARSOC manslaughter case

Judges should deliver their decision in the coming weeks.

Ukraine

High cost of Russian gains in Ukraine may limit new advance

Putin has declared victory in the eastern Ukraine region of Luhansk, but the high cost of Russian gains may limit a new advance.

New details emerge about the 2020 Bonhomme Richard fire, ahead of censure of three-star

Retired Vice Adm. Rich Brown was named accountable for the loss of the amphibious ship Bonhomme Richard but was ultimately cleared of wrongdoing in December. Six months later, he's facing censure from the Navy secretary.

WW2 Medal of Honor recipient to lie in honor at US Capitol

The last remaining Medal of Honor recipient from World War II will lie in honor at the U.S. Capitol.

Distrust remains after Navy report on tainted Hawaii water

About 6,000 Navy, Army and Air Force families were affected by the toxic spill. Their trust in the military remains low.

Are commissaries providing the savings they promised to troops?

Providing savings to service members is of particular concern right now due to the inflation in food prices.

Supreme Court upholds state government work protections for reservists

The Supreme Court allowed a former state trooper to sue Texas over his claim that he was forced out of his job when he returned from Army service in Iraq.

Turkey lifting objections to Sweden, Finland joining NATO

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine prompted Sweden and Finland to abandon their long-held nonaligned status and apply to join NATO. But Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan had blocked the move, insisting the Nordic pair change their stance on Kurdish rebel groups that Turkey considers terrorists.

Made in China? More than half the products in military exchanges could be banned

A ban on Chinese-made products could affect sales of clothing, shoes, baby items, home appliances, electronics, computers, Apple phones and lots more.

The congressional fight to scrap littoral combat ships isn’t over

Congress appears poised to save five littoral combat ships from an early retirement, but the chairman of the House Armed Services Committee is saying that the fight to ditch the ships is not yet over.

He liked the pro-America, pro-constitution vibe. But he liked the rage, too.

Extremist groups are shifting toward a more militia-style environment, targeting veterans for recruitment, valuing their skills and preying on their patriotism.

President Biden honors Wounded Warriors at soldier ride

President Joe Biden welcomed members of the Wounded Warrior Project to the White House for the group's annual solider ride.

Black veteran groups seek policy agenda on racial inequities

Advocates say racial inequality in access to veterans benefits can upend the lives of Black people who proudly served their country.

House defense bill calls for US-built ships to modernize strategic sealift fleet

After neglecting strategic sealift for too long, some in Congress are trying a new approach to get the Navy and the Maritime Administration to invest in new US-made ships.

Okinawa wants US base reduced 77 years after battle’s end

The governor of Okinawa is calling for further reduction of the U.S. military presence there amid growing fear of regional military tension.