AAFES boss leaves legacy of benefits for more veterans and stronger perks for all
Tom Shull, who retired earlier this summer, was the longest-serving director in the military exchange service's 131-year history.
By Karen Jowers
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Navy’s ‘dinosaur’ carrier delivery plane flies into sunset
The C-2 Greyhound made its final carrier landing at the end of June, capping off its mission as the Navy’s only carrier delivery passenger plane.
By Hope Hodge Seck
Trump applauds West Point group canceling award ceremony for Tom Hanks
Hanks was scheduled to receive the 2025 Sylvanus Thayer Award, but news reports say the U.S. Military Academy’s alumni association canceled the ceremony.
What we know about NatGeo’s upcoming ‘Top Gun’ series
National Geographic is building its own highway to the Danger Zone.
By Hope Hodge Seck
Trump meets with candidates for 4-star general in break with tradition
The meetings are a departure from past practice and knowledge of them has raised concerns about politicization of the military’s top ranks.
Iran remains security threat even after airstrikes, CENTCOM warns
President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead U.S. Central Command said Iran still has 'considerable tactical capabilities' of concern to national security.
Congressional appropriators criticize VA’s unapproved funding moves
Department leaders shifted about $340 million in budget savings to outside health care accounts without lawmakers' OK.
Navy leaders look to expand munitions options as supplies run low
Operations against Houthi militants in the Red Sea have drawn down missile supplies potentially needed for future operations.
The subtle genius of the ‘chess scene’ in ‘Saving Private Ryan’
Captain Miller’s revelation humanizes soldiers and exposes the tragic irony of war.
By Clay Beyersdorfer
Lawmakers move to limit foreign real estate buys near military bases
The measure, sponsored by Republican Sen. Ted Cruz, would require federal approval before companies linked to China could acquire land near U.S. bases.
Tom Cruise awarded top Navy honor for military movie roles
Cruise was awarded the U.S. Navy’s top civilian honor for “outstanding contributions to the Navy and the Marine Corps” with “Top Gun” and other films.
Army taps ‘Ghost Fleet’ authors to write novel on multi-domain warfare
The Army’s concept of future warfare is getting the Tom Clancy treatment.
By Hope Hodge Seck