A Tucson man who served in the U.S. Army and fought in the Vietnam War will be presented the nation’s second-highest military award during a ceremony Tuesday at Fort Huachuca in Sierra Vista.
The 82nd Airborne Division has changed course just weeks after deciding to allow commanders to choose an alternate, more restricted memorial service for paratroopers who die by suicide.
Those of us who have worn the uniform understand all too well the struggles and sacrifices that military service requires, and what a great responsibility it is.
Veteran education advocates are continuing to fight a controversial bill that would sunset a student loan forgiveness benefit for public-sector employees, including service members, hoping their efforts — and the Pentagon’s opposition — can keep it from ever getting to a vote.
The number of service members applying for and earning U.S. citizenship through military service has dropped 65 percent since Defense Secretary Jim Mattis directed additional background checks for non-citizen troops.