More military commissaries to offer home grocery delivery this year

More troops and their families will be able to get groceries delivered directly to their doorsteps starting this summer.

4 weeks ago

Marine receives rare heroism award for saving victim shot 23 times

Sgt. Amed Issa, a Marine infantryman, ran toward gunfire to save a man who had been shot 23 times outside a bar in Honolulu.

5 weeks ago

Your Military

Marine corporal gets medal for saving drowning teen while on leave

After jumping into the river in his T-shirt and shorts, Cpl. Jacob Cogswell battled a strong current to bring the teenager to safety.

2 Marine recruiters save motorcycle crash victim’s life

The staff sergeants applied bandages and a tourniquet as bystanders watched.

2 months ago

Military issues new details on reimbursing pet travel costs

Troops can receive up to $2,000 for transporting one pet to or from overseas during a permanent change of station.

3 months ago

Corporal honored for saving fellow Marine’s life after a hit-and-run

Without Cpl. Caleb Williams, Lance Cpl. Anahi Anaya said, “I would not be here today.”

4 months ago

Santa’s elves are dropping into military communities everywhere

The Grinch, Santa and armies of others bring the holiday spirit into military communities.

4 months ago

Troops’ housing allowances will get a 5% boost in 2024

Housing allowances on average will get a boost, but not the historic increase seen in 2023.

4 months ago

Feds crack down on dealer deceit, scams in car shopping

Rules will require more more transparency, helping consumers avoid paying for add-ons they don't want or need.

4 months ago

Jill Biden helps launch new employer challenge for military spouses

The spouse employment initiative is an effort to "stave off a national security crisis."

4 months ago

Jill Biden tells military children, ‘You teach us how to be brave’

It was the first year Jill Biden has hosted her annual Toys for Tots event at the White House rather than at a local military base.

4 months ago

‘The need is significant’ in Marine Reserves’ 2023 Toys for Tots drive

Staff Sgt. James Caldwell's personal connection to Toys for Tots began years ago, when he also was one of those children who received toys.

5 months ago

Army staff sergeant jumps into action after car crash, saves soldier

Staff Sgt. Todd Darter helped rescue Sgt. Mark Garcia and his son from a car crash in September.

5 months ago

How Marines, sailors, mules and a King Stallion recovered a downed helo

The Navy helicopter had been attempting to recover a civilian hiker with a broken ankle in California on Sept. 30 when it experienced a hard landing.

5 months ago

Soldier signs up thousands of troops for bone marrow donation

Now, Spc. Christian Sutton is known as “Bone Marrow Guy.”

5 months ago

WWII veteran jumps from perfectly good plane alongside Texas governor

A 106-year-old World War II veteran recently parachuted alongside Texas Gov. Greg Abbott.

5 months ago

Marine recruit who first held a rifle at boot camp ties shooting record

A week and a half after first picking up a rifle, now-Pfc. Francis "Frankie" Flannery scored a 249 out of 250 possible points on his rifle qualification.

5 months ago

Here are some badass stories to help ring in the Marine Corps’ birthday

Celebrate the Corps’ 248th birthday with a roundup of some of the great things Marines have done since turning 247.

5 months ago

Marines embrace young honorary Marine with cancer ‘as one of our own’

Although Jack Lowe was in pain, he remained standing during the ceremony, even raising his right hand from his walker to recite his oath.

5 months ago

Good News Report

More troops and their families will be able to get groceries delivered directly to their doorsteps starting this summer.

Sgt. Amed Issa, a Marine infantryman, ran toward gunfire to save a man who had been shot 23 times outside a bar in Honolulu.

After jumping into the river in his T-shirt and shorts, Cpl. Jacob Cogswell battled a strong current to bring the teenager to safety.

The staff sergeants applied bandages and a tourniquet as bystanders watched.

Troops can receive up to $2,000 for transporting one pet to or from overseas during a permanent change of station.

Without Cpl. Caleb Williams, Lance Cpl. Anahi Anaya said, “I would not be here today.”

The Grinch, Santa and armies of others bring the holiday spirit into military communities.

Housing allowances on average will get a boost, but not the historic increase seen in 2023.

Rules will require more more transparency, helping consumers avoid paying for add-ons they don't want or need.

The spouse employment initiative is an effort to "stave off a national security crisis."

It was the first year Jill Biden has hosted her annual Toys for Tots event at the White House rather than at a local military base.

Staff Sgt. James Caldwell's personal connection to Toys for Tots began years ago, when he also was one of those children who received toys.

Staff Sgt. Todd Darter helped rescue Sgt. Mark Garcia and his son from a car crash in September.

The Navy helicopter had been attempting to recover a civilian hiker with a broken ankle in California on Sept. 30 when it experienced a hard landing.

Now, Spc. Christian Sutton is known as “Bone Marrow Guy.”

A 106-year-old World War II veteran recently parachuted alongside Texas Gov. Greg Abbott.

A week and a half after first picking up a rifle, now-Pfc. Francis "Frankie" Flannery scored a 249 out of 250 possible points on his rifle qualification.

Celebrate the Corps’ 248th birthday with a roundup of some of the great things Marines have done since turning 247.

Although Jack Lowe was in pain, he remained standing during the ceremony, even raising his right hand from his walker to recite his oath.