US spent $6 billion in the past 3 years to recruit and retain troops
The multi-year effort has been part of a growing campaign to counter enlistment shortfalls.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
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Why troops secretly relate to SpongeBob’s ‘I’m a Goofy Goober’ spiral
For all its absurdity, SpongeBob’s “Goofy Goober” breakdown in “The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie" has become an unlikely touchstone in military circles.
By Clay Beyersdorfer
Army preps for 250th anniversary parade on Trump’s birthday
The Army’s anniversary celebration in Washington is set for June 14, which also happens to be President Trump’s birthday.
By Tara Copp, AP
TSA trained to accept military IDs in lieu of REAL IDs, officials say
A military ID is an acceptable alternative to the REAL ID, which is now required for passengers boarding domestic flights in the United States.
By Karen Jowers
Army brings back 90-day reenlistment window, suspends most extensions
The service surpassed its retention goals for the year in April by more than 800 soldiers.
By Todd South
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
10 soldiers receive Purple Heart for 2024 drone attack at Tower 22
Three Army reservists were killed and at least 40 other troops were injured in the drone attack.
By Todd South
USPS unveils 250th anniversary stamps honoring military branches
The USPS is honoring the Army, Navy and Marine Corps with commemorative stamps to mark 250 years of service.
By Todd South
Desert Storm Apache crews awarded Distinguished Flying Crosses
The aviators received the awards 34 years after they kickstarted the allied air campaign of Operation Desert Storm.
By Todd South
More than 600 child care slots coming to these military families
The three new centers in the pilot program will be operated under the same Defense Department standards and use the same parent fee structure.
By Karen Jowers
‘My Dead Friend Zoe’ is a veteran’s ghost story that refuses to fade
Authenticity is the film’s greatest strength. It doesn’t lean on clichés. Instead, it sits with discomfort — awkward, hilarious and harrowing.
By Clay Beyersdorfer