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Indigenous WWI veterans get long awaited Medal of Honor review

Numerous Indigenous veterans are currently being reviewed as potential recipients of the Medal of Honor — more than a century after they served.

Opinion

America must ‘honor the contract’ on veterans’ benefits

In this opinion piece, Al Lipphardt of VFW responds to a recent Economist article that labeled veterans' benefits as "absurdly generous."

Tom Cruise awarded top Navy honor for military movie roles

Cruise was awarded the U.S. Navy’s top civilian honor for “outstanding contributions to the Navy and the Marine Corps” with “Top Gun” and other films.

As Army runs historic season, these players must help beat Navy

Army looks to cap an 11-1 championship season as it eyes Navy in the 2024 Army-Navy game.

Global War on Terrorism Medals authorized for Houthi operations

Troops involved in Operations Prosperity Guardian, Poseidon Archer and Pandora Throttle are qualified for the award.

Next year’s Congress will feature the most women vet members ever

At least eight women with military backgrounds will serve in the House and Senate in 2025.

Navy extending service lives of three cruisers

Monday's announcement comes after the Navy announced plans to extend the service lives of 12 destroyers as well.

Pentagon drops 51 disqualifying conditions as part of recruiting push

Potential recruits with a history of childhood asthma or ADHD will now have an easier route toward enlisting.

First-ever children’s museum on a military base gets top service award

Other nonprofit winners range from musicians performing at veterans' bedsides, to volunteers bringing delivering groceries to military families.

Tricare announces temporary enrollment freeze and online limitations

Tricare beneficiaries are encouraged to make online changes to their health plan now, as DOD announced an enrollment freeze from Oct. 25-27.