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Marine unit conducts ‘first of its kind’ exercise to sense and target

The exercise extended communications, reconnaissance and targeting across wide swaths of the Pacific region.

8 weeks ago

Marine gets highest noncombat award for acts in fatal Osprey crash

The captain bravely ushered about two dozen Marines to safety from the burning aircraft.

4 months ago

Some vets get 12 extra months of college benefits under new VA rules

Veterans Affairs officials are updating their GI Bill eligibility rules in response to a Supreme Court ruling last spring.

By Leo Shane III

6 months ago

Marine who adopted Afghan orphan will stay in service

Maj. Joshua Mast acted in a way unbecoming an officer to bring home the baby girl, but it did not warrant his separation from the military, a panel ruled.

9 months ago

Congress approves $3B lifeline to prevent delay in vet benefits

VA officials had warned that without the money, some disability benefits payouts could have been disrupted in the next few weeks.

By Leo Shane III

10 months ago

Price tag for VA’s new GI Bill online platform has jumped nearly $500M

VA officials said the original $453 million contract for the work has now been updated 25 times. The new price tag for the project is $932 million.

By Leo Shane III

11 months ago