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Like father, like son: Book explores legacy of first Black general
It took a lot of questions and a decade of research for Doug Melville to learn the extent of his family's military history.
By Todd South
How retirement plans for dozens of Navy officers were upended by a new law
Some officers say a change that affects how long lieutenant commanders need to serve at that rank before retiring has not been sufficiently discussed.
Marines clarify combat evaluation orders in aftermath of deadly AAV sinking
It is now explicitly stated that units preparing to deploy must got through a combat evaluation within six months of the deployment.
By Philip Athey
US flag, sewn by soldier at POW camp, settles at Smithsonian
The flag's pieces were once wrapped in canvas and buried in dirt to keep it concealed from Japanese guards.
By Ollie Reed Jr., Albuquerque Journal via the AP
Indiana Marine donates kidney to stranger after seeing Facebook post
When the staff sergeant decided to answer her friend’s Facebook post, she had no idea her organ would be going to a Marine veteran.
By Laura Arwood, Kokomo (Ind.) Tribune via the AP
Advocates: Pentagon failing to communicate dangers of firefighting foam chemicals to troops, families
Groups want widespread testing, monitoring and cleanup of PFAS chemicals, which have leached into the ground and drinking water supplies in some communities.
By Patricia Kime
The list of military sites with suspected ‘forever chemicals’ contamination has grown
But the Pentagon did not say where the sites are or the extent of the contamination, if any.
By Patricia Kime
Air Force Academy airfield named in honor of Tuskegee Airmen commander who later became a general
Gen. Benjamin O. Davis Jr., the legendary Tuskegee Airman and World War II pilot, will be celebrated today as the Air Force Academy names its airfield after the ground-breaking aviator.
By Kent Miller
Green Beret awarded Medal of Honor for Afghanistan actions in 2008
President Trump delivers remarks and confers the Medal of Honor to Army Master Sgt. Matthew Williams, who led a team of commandos to fight back against a force of insurgents in the Shok Valley in 2008.
President Trump awards Medal of Honor to Master Sgt. Matthew Williams
“Matt’s heroism ensured that not a single American died in the Battle of Shok Valley,” President Trump said.
By Kyle Rempfer
Movie theaters at these 10 installations are showing ‘Terminator: Dark Fate’ Oct. 26 for free
Some troops and families will get free screenings soon of this newest Terminator flick -- before the general public gets to see it.
By Karen Jowers