About Jeff Martin
Jeff Martin is the Associate Editor for Multimedia and the host & producer of Defense News Weekly, airing online and on American Forces Network worldwide. In his role as Associate Editor, he reports worldwide on the military and defense industry and leads a market-leading multimedia team.
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Navy IDs sailor who died during Middle East deployment
Chief Hospital Corpsman Daniel D. McCracken died during a non-combat related incident on May 6.

A Marine combat instructor shielded his student from a grenade with his body — and survived
When then-Sgt. Brett Meil saw a student inadvertently activate a grenade during infantry training, he covered him with his body and prepared to die.

VA to provide grants for veteran, spouse employment help
A new grant program will provide up to $500,000 to organizations helping veterans and spouses land post-military jobs.

Navy offering big bucks to keep aviation officers in uniform
Aviators from a variety of platforms are eligible for big bucks if they opt to stay Navy.

Watchdog blasts VA for errors leading to $11M in improper bonuses
A watchdog report criticized VA leaders for mistakes in handling $11 million in bonuses for senior department leaders.

Marine Corps’ longest-held Vietnam War POW, Harlan Chapman, dies at 89
Marine aviator Harlan Chapman once spent 2,657 days in captivity before his release in 1973. The retired lieutenant colonel passed away Monday, May 6.

Most VA police have not finished veteran suicide prevention training
Whistleblowers told lawmakers that fewer than one-third of VA law enforcement personnel completed mandatory suicide prevention training last year.

Go Navy, beat Army (in Best Warrior Competition)
Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Michael O’Connell was the only sailor representing the Navy, and he represented the fleet well, besting his Army opponents.

Marines put new amphibious vehicle to use overseas for 1st time
The journey to getting the amphibious combat vehicle ready for overseas operations has been bumpy.
