Latest ""
Why Patrick Star is the blue falcon of Bikini Bottom
Patrick Star is every lovable mess-up squadmate who cost you a weekend because he couldn’t keep his mouth shut during formation.
By Clay Beyersdorfer
Commissaries to start accepting Military Star card next month
Through Nov. 9, commissary officials are gradually rolling out acceptance of Military Star card.
By Karen Jowers
Star card rollout: When you'll be able to use yours at the commissary
The payment method will be phased in worldwide beginning Oct. 3.
By Military Times staff
Military Star card: 5 things to know
The Star card is coming to commissaries. Think you want one? Read up.
By Karen Jowers
Raise your glass: Honor's Gold Star Toast pays tribute to families of fallen heroes
How one brewery (and winery) gives back, and spreads the word about, families of the fallen.
By Kevin Lilley
A Gold Star Mother remembers her fallen Marine
One of the many stories worth remembering on Gold Star Mother's and Family's Day.
Behind the Gold Star: How to support, respect and honor the military’s most important families
Advice from a military spouse: Choose simple kindness over grand gestures, and avoid common missteps.
By Maria Cordova
Poland, NATO troops hold drills amid security concerns
Thousands of Polish and other NATO troops have launched major defensive exercises in Poland’s north amid security concerns raised by war games recently held by neighboring Russia and Belarus.
Here's what fights are left for the annual defense authorization bill
Capitol Hill lawmakers still have several big issues to work out in conference committee in the weeks to come.
Marine's Silver Star upgraded to Navy Cross
Retired Staff Sgt. Eric Smith was awarded the Navy Cross on Thursday.
By Mackenzie Wolf
The US Senate missed a shot at repealing budget caps
Lawmakers love to hate budget caps, but repeal eluded the U.S. Senate Thursday.
By Joe Gould