Why Despicable Me’s Gru is just a warrant officer with better brandingIf Gru wore a uniform, it wouldn’t have stars or stripes. It would have a coffee stain and rank that no one really understands.By Clay Beyersdorfer3 hours ago
Militarized zones now make up 1/3 of southern border, stirring debatesLong stretches of the border are under the supervision of nearby military bases, empowering U.S. troops to detain people entering the country illegally.12 hours ago
Fred Smith, FedEx founder and Marine Corps veteran, dies at 80Before launching FedEx, Smith served two tours in Vietnam, where he was twice wounded and earned the Silver Star for combat valor.By Military Times staff12 days ago
Why Patrick Star is the blue falcon of Bikini Bottom Patrick Star is every lovable mess-up squadmate who cost you a weekend because he couldn’t keep his mouth shut during formation.By Clay Beyersdorfer2 weeks ago
DOD terminates troubled HomeSafe contract for military movesThe Pentagon terminated the Global Household Goods Contract with HomeSafe Alliance, citing its inability to carry out military moves.By Karen Jowers2 weeks ago
After more than 80 years, this Marine returned home from Guadalcanal A 1942 aerial map that had previously gone unnoticed and unused in a Hawaiian museum archive held the key to locating Rowe and his fellow Devil Dogs. By Claire Barrett2 weeks ago
Navy uses 3-D printing to manufacture destroyer parts The 3-D printing process reduced the manufacturing time of one part, which traditionally takes nearly a year to produce, by 80%. By Zita Ballinger Fletcher2 weeks ago
How a good PAO could spin Peter Griffin’s unapologetic havocThe military, to be sure, has managed to explain away far worse than Peter Griffin.By Clay Beyersdorfer2 weeks ago
Navy reaches fiscal 2025 recruiting goal 3 months earlyAfter falling short of its recruiting goal for the first time ever in 2023, the Navy has now reached its recruiting goal two years in a row.By Riley Ceder2 weeks ago
DOD schools reorganize to target more support to military childrenThe school system is adding more psychologists and administrative officers, but there's concern about some positions being eliminated. By Karen Jowers2 weeks ago
OpinionWhy I chose to retire from government service at this timeIn this op-ed, retired Navy Capt. John Cordle shares why he chose to retire from his position as a federal worker under the current administration. By Capt. John Cordle (ret.)2 weeks ago
Pentagon shifts Greenland to US Northern Command in shakeupPresident Donald Trump has repeatedly said the U.S. wants control of the Danish territory. By Noah Robertson3 weeks ago