Advocates urge Austin to act on active duty obesity ‘epidemic’A new letter urges defense leaders to do more to prevent, identify and treat obesity in the ranks.By Karen Jowers19 minutes ago
The Coast Guard’s only Medal of Honor recipient died rescuing MarinesWhen asked if he could go back and extract the overwhelmed Marines from Guadalcanal, the 22-year-old Munro reportedly gave a confident, “Hell, yeah!”By Claire Barrett38 minutes ago
VA eyes more medical care for vets with toxic exposure issuesOfficials will speed up portions of the PACT Act to allow enrollment of thousands of veterans into VA health care next month.By Leo Shane III3 months ago
Marines field, upgrade radios with more channels, better cryptoThe service has fielded 4,000 radios since October 2023.By Todd South3 months ago
Troop pay, housing problems lead senior enlisted leaders’ concernsLawmakers are weighing possible changes to military compensation systems as a way to improve families' quality of life.By Leo Shane III3 months ago
Texas-bound convoy tries to recruit veterans for border protestsThe convoy is making its way toward Texas, where a standoff continues between the state and federal governments over border authority and security.By Nikki Wentling3 months ago
Vet who killed Iraqi civilian ordered to jail on Capitol riot chargesRichmond was convicted of manslaughter in 2004 for fatally shooting an Iraqi cow herder in the head while serving in the U.S. Army.By Michael Kunzelman, The Associated Press3 months ago
Soldiers who volunteer for recruiting duty can pocket $5,000Volunteers must report to Army Recruiting College by March 31.By Todd South3 months ago
The best headlamps and flashlights for every needThe difference between success and failure is often the difference between the right flashlight or headlamp.By Berne Broudy3 months ago
Senior enlisted leaders to discuss military quality-of-life fixesDefense and veterans hearings for the week of Jan. 29, 2024.By Leo Shane III3 months ago
Navy to allow those without high school diploma or GED to enlistThe Navy last allowed entry of candidates without a high school diploma or GED more than 20 years ago.By Diana Stancy3 months ago
White House medical unit handed out pills to ineligible patientsA Pentagon watchdog found "severe and systemic" problems with the unit’s internal controls on medication, among other issues.By Meghann Myers3 months ago