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VA may fast-track disability benefits for Air Force missile community
The Department of Veterans Affairs is considering offering easier access to disability benefits to airmen in the nuclear missile community.
Corps loosens up-or-out policy for enlisted Marines
Marines who have twice been passed over for promotion have a chance to stay in the service.
Mother of soldier who died in Fort Liberty barracks demands oversight
The mother of a paratrooper whose decomposing body was found in his barracks room three years ago is demanding that Congress look into non-combat deaths.
By Rachael Riley, The Fayetteville Observer
No cancer risk found at nuclear bases so far, Air Force says
The Air Force began investigating after an unusual number of troops reported being diagnosed with blood cancer.
By Tara Copp, AP
Marine corporals can soon promote to rank of sergeant a year earlier
Soon-to-be-sergeants already must have signed on for another term in the Corps.
Veteran status will be considered in deportation cases, new ICE directive says
Immigration agents are now required, on paper, to include military service in deportation files.
Ukraine weapon switcheroos are flushing Soviet arms out of Europe
As some Eastern European nations send their Soviet-era kit to help Ukraine defend itself against Russia’s attack, the new weapons those nations stand to get in return from the United States and its allies could shape the continent’s arsenal for years to come.
Pentagon to build nuclear microreactors to power far-flung bases
The program could see testing by 2024 and demonstrations by 2025.
By Todd South
Fighter jet pilots at greater risk of certain cancers, study concludes
Researchers recommend that fighter aviators who served during the 35-year span in question talk with their doctor or flight surgeon about the report.
Free new wedding gowns? Check out this program for the military
Military-connected brides-to-be can apply to Operation Deploy Your Dress before 11:59 p.m. Eastern time June 18 for a free gown of your choice.
By Karen Jowers
A year without combat deaths: This Memorial Day, military fatalities overseas were the fewest since 9/11
18 service members have died in non-combat incidents overseas since last Memorial Day—the lowest number in more than two decades.
By Harm Venhuizen