Navy secretary honors Marine guards who helped evacuate Sudan embassy

As a military power struggle erupted into deadly fighting in the Sudanese capital, the Marines worked to get the embassy ready for an evacuation.

5 days ago

New mascot for San Diego Marine recruit depot has big paws to fill

There’s a new top dog at the Marine Corps’ West Coast boot camp.

5 weeks ago

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Troops overseas to get stability in their cost of living allowance

New law limits reductions to overseas COLA to no more than once every six months.

3 Marines prevent stabbing, break knife at Virginia Chick-fil-A

Lance Cpl. Nicholas Dural put so much pressure on the top of the blade that the knife snapped.

7 weeks ago

Hawaii civilians don’t owe taxes on Red Hill reimbursements, IRS says

Some civilians, including some military retirees, would have been on the hook for thousands of dollars in taxes.

7 weeks ago

DoD to offer tax-saving child care accounts, other benefits for troops

Defense officials have announced measures to address family needs in child care, parental leave, education and career advancement for military spouses.

2 months ago

Volunteers load a vehicle at a Military Family Advisory Network food distribution event in Killeen, Texas in March 2022.

Army now screening soldiers for Basic Needs Allowance eligibility

Will more soldiers qualify for this safety net than service members in the other branches?

3 months ago

Tricare now covers new costly insulin device for Type 1 diabetics

The new device makes it easier to manage Type 1 diabetes with constant monitoring, automatically adding needed insulin.

3 months ago

Troops will get an extra $100,000 in life insurance coverage March 1

Troops will automatically get $500,000 life insurance coverage, even if they previously reduced or declined SGLI, and must take action to opt out.

3 months ago

New program opens up more jobs for overseas military spouses

Military spouses can be hired quicker overseas using this new hiring authority, some DoD agencies say.

4 months ago

Time to rock out: Elmo and friends help military families with stress

Routines are good, but sometimes veering from routine to spend a spontaneous moment with family can do wonders.

4 months ago

How to use VA disability benefits to pay for dependents’ education

DEA benefits can be a smart way to pay for dependents' schooling.

4 months ago

108-year-old original Montford Point Marine honored for his service

Cosmas D. Eaglin Sr. was recognized for his years of dedicated service across three military conflicts.

4 months ago

Marine air traffic controller gets Bronze Star for Kabul evacuation

Master Sgt. Kevin Haunschild "selflessly ventured onto the active runway to clear an obstruction" while surrounded by enemy forces and 10,000 civilians.

4 months ago

How a comedian and Air Force spouse are helping feed military families

Food insecurity isn’t funny. But one stand-up comedian hopes her humor will garner the attention the problem needs.

4 months ago

Navy completes ‘first of its kind’ jet repairs on a deployed carrier

The Super Hornet suffered an engine fire in August 2022 and was repaired aboard the aircraft carrier George H.W. Bush.

4 months ago

Marine vet who hunted al-Qaida comes to dognapped Yorkie’s rescue

Rick Machamer said he served in the Iraq War, gathering human and signals intelligence for the Marine Corps. Here's how he used his skills to find the dog.

4 months ago

Marine colonel awards medal to corporal who saved his life

“It was just really cool to see him here living, walking around and with his family,” Cpl. Chase Portello said.

5 months ago

Marine recruiters, applicant stop jewel heist suspects at mall

Marine recruiters and an applicant with a background in martial arts stepped in after hearing glass breaking near the recruiting office.

5 months ago

Good News Report

As a military power struggle erupted into deadly fighting in the Sudanese capital, the Marines worked to get the embassy ready for an evacuation.

There’s a new top dog at the Marine Corps’ West Coast boot camp.

New law limits reductions to overseas COLA to no more than once every six months.

Lance Cpl. Nicholas Dural put so much pressure on the top of the blade that the knife snapped.

Some civilians, including some military retirees, would have been on the hook for thousands of dollars in taxes.

Defense officials have announced measures to address family needs in child care, parental leave, education and career advancement for military spouses.

Will more soldiers qualify for this safety net than service members in the other branches?

The new device makes it easier to manage Type 1 diabetes with constant monitoring, automatically adding needed insulin.

Troops will automatically get $500,000 life insurance coverage, even if they previously reduced or declined SGLI, and must take action to opt out.

Military spouses can be hired quicker overseas using this new hiring authority, some DoD agencies say.

Routines are good, but sometimes veering from routine to spend a spontaneous moment with family can do wonders.

DEA benefits can be a smart way to pay for dependents' schooling.

Cosmas D. Eaglin Sr. was recognized for his years of dedicated service across three military conflicts.

Master Sgt. Kevin Haunschild "selflessly ventured onto the active runway to clear an obstruction" while surrounded by enemy forces and 10,000 civilians.

Food insecurity isn’t funny. But one stand-up comedian hopes her humor will garner the attention the problem needs.

The Super Hornet suffered an engine fire in August 2022 and was repaired aboard the aircraft carrier George H.W. Bush.

Rick Machamer said he served in the Iraq War, gathering human and signals intelligence for the Marine Corps. Here's how he used his skills to find the dog.

“It was just really cool to see him here living, walking around and with his family,” Cpl. Chase Portello said.

Marine recruiters and an applicant with a background in martial arts stepped in after hearing glass breaking near the recruiting office.