From space to barbed wire, museums welcome military families for free
The Blue Star Museums program is again offering free admission to currently serving military members and up to five family members this summer.
By Karen Jowers
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Family sues over Florida deputy’s killing of US airman
Former Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Deputy Eddie Duran shot and killed Senior Airman Roger Fortson at the door of Fortson’s apartment in May 2024.
New legislation aims to give drone crews tax-free combat pay
Pilots and sensor operators in any branch of the armed forces, who work on any RPA fleet used in designated areas of conflict, would be eligible for tax-free income.
Blue Star Museums again offering free admission to troops, families all summer
Participating museums are offering free admission to military families from May 21 through Sept. 5.
By Karen Jowers
Yellow ribbons honoring troops removed from town green amid speech dispute
Litchfield officials are concerned that allowing the ribbons opens the door to any displays of free speech, no matter how hateful or offensive.
WATCH: Apple TV+ releases trailer for Eddie Gallagher docuseries
Gallagher was accused of war crimes in Iraq, including allegations that he murdered a teenage Islamic State detainee.
By Sarah Sicard
Summer Olympics to be streamed free for service members and veterans
5,500 hours of coverage of Olympics competition sessions, medal ceremonies, opening and closing ceremonies and more.
By Karen Jowers
Navy won’t investigate Eddie Gallagher’s podcast comments about Islamic State detainee’s death
The former SEAL aroused renewed scrutiny following comments he made on a podcast episode released last month.
Responding to a call for chaplains to reconcile and properly support LGBTQI+ soldiers
The author of this commentary says each chaplain’s interpretation of sacred texts and traditions pertaining to the capability of performing religious rites is a matter of the free exercise of religion.
By Chaplain (Capt.) Jordan Henricks
Book excerpt: ‘No Wider War: A History of the Vietnam War 1945-1975, Volume 2’
"No Wider War" is the second volume of a two-part exploration of America's involvement in Indochina from the end of World War II to the Fall of Saigon.
By Sergio Miller
Navy SEALs to shift from counterterrorism to global threats
The Navy’s special operations forces have been focused on counterterrorism operations but now must begin to evolve beyond those missions.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
Apple launches dual podcast-TV series on controversial former SEAL Eddie Gallagher
“The Line” is being touted as an “independently reported” endeavor to expose “previously untold aspects” of the story of former Navy SEAL Eddie Gallagher.
By J.D. Simkins