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Troops need better health care access, top enlisted tell lawmakers

Funding shortages and Tricare contract problems continue to plague the military health care system, senior enlisted leaders told lawmakers.

Trump administration in early talks to hold military parade in DC

The administration has reportedly reached out to the city about holding a parade on June 14 that would stretch from Arlington, Virginia, into Washington.

Leaders expect big enlisted pay raise won’t cause new financial woes

Lawmakers expressed concerns that extra money for young troops could make some families ineligible for federal nutrition programs.

Trump promises $1 trillion in defense spending for next year

Trump's plan for a huge increase in defense spending next fiscal year would mean billions more for equipment and training.

In first, Marine, Air Force pilots fight as joint force at Navy JSE

The inter-service training at the Joint Simulation Environment is expected to become standard this spring.

After nearly 100 years, this WWI soldier received his Medal of Honor

Sgt. William Shemin's Medal of Honor was delayed nearly 100 years because of anti-Semitism.

How the Coast Guard sank a German U-boat off the North Carolina coast

Under the command of Lt. Cmdr. Maurice Jester, the cutter Icarus sank a German submarine in less than an hour.

This pilot sought to avenge his brother’s death over the South Pacific

Bruce Van Voorhis avenged his brother's death over a lone South Pacific island.

Opinion

Tuberville’s proposal for academy athletes to go pro undermines duty

Academy athletes should not be allowed to defer their service commitments to play pro sports, the author of this op-ed argues.

This sailor requested leave to get his wife pregnant. It was approved.

“My wife is planning on getting pregnant this weekend,” the 1967 liberty request read, “and I would sure like to be there when it happens.”