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An enduring symbol: why troops keep naming things after reptiles
From cobras to gators, reptilian mascots and call signs appear on patches, aircraft and unit logos across every branch. Why?
By Clay Beyersdorfer
Bride kicks Marine out of wedding for wearing his dress blues
Do you think she made the right call?
By J.D. Simkins
3 things Gold Star families want you to know this Memorial Day
Memorial Day’s intended purpose is too often overshadowed by activities that celebrate the first long weekend of summer, says the author.
By Joanne Steen
The new plan to prevent veteran suicides: new grants, better research, more community focus
The president will sign a new executive order on Tuesday creating a task force with a deadline of one year for aggressive new solutions to the problem.
3 quick tips to make saving easier for Military Saves Week
This year’s Military Saves Week(#MSW19) is upon us. The annual awareness event about the importance of building good savings behavior amongst those who serve and in military families is more important than ever because, sadly, the fact is the majority of Americans have less than $1,000 in savings. And with the expert recommendation of having 3-6 months of living expenses saved up as part of a rainy day fund, $1,000 is often simply not enough.
Trump gets briefing on Coast Guard lieutenant accused of having hit list
The president called it a "very sad thing."
By Michael Kunzelman, The Associated Press
Volunteers invited to funeral of WWII veteran who has no surviving family
A veterans’ services director in Massachusetts is looking for volunteers to attend the funeral of a World War II veteran who has no surviving family.
As shutdown drags on, a ‘Coast Guard City’ rallies
These residents are rallying around their own as the partial government shutdown has left the Coast Guard — the only branch of the armed services that is part of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security rather than the Pentagon — out in the cold.
Kershaw starts 2019 with a brawl
Kershaw Knives has released a new version of an older award-winning design, but with slimmer lines and superior materials.
By Staff
VA eyeing new partnership with states to help prevent veterans suicide
Seven states have already signed on to increased training and coordination with VA services in hopes of providing more outreach to veterans.
Mattis’ two years at the Pentagon, in his own words
The secretary steered the Pentagon and forces through a tumultuous two years at DOD.
By Tara Copp, AP