Opinion
Campaign medals are for campaigns, not small-scale operations
Opinion: The appropriate medal for troops who participated in the strikes on Iranian nuclear sites is not the one a Texas congressman recently proposed.
By Dwight S. Mears
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Navy spouse sues base officials over free speech after Facebook ban
A military spouse alleges his First Amendment rights were violated when officials banned him from the Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay’s Facebook page.
By Karen Jowers
Court-martial begins this week for fired artillery battalion commander
Lt. Col. Herman Bernard West faces the service's most severe disciplinary forum.
By Davis Winkie
Lawmakers want investigation into impact of senator’s military holds
More than 430 senior military officials had their promotions and confirmations delayed last year due to Capitol Hill political fight.
Marine Corps receives its first science and tech lab designation
The Army, Navy and Air Force have had such laboratories for years.
By Todd South
Proud Boys, other far-right groups use Texas convoy as rallying cry
The 'Take Our Border Back' protest convoy is being used as a recruiting tool by fringe groups that advocate for violence against migrants.
VA eyes more medical care for vets with toxic exposure issues
Officials will speed up portions of the PACT Act to allow enrollment of thousands of veterans into VA health care next month.
Marines field, upgrade radios with more channels, better crypto
The service has fielded 4,000 radios since October 2023.
By Todd South
Troop pay, housing problems lead senior enlisted leaders’ concerns
Lawmakers are weighing possible changes to military compensation systems as a way to improve families' quality of life.
Texas-bound convoy tries to recruit veterans for border protests
The convoy is making its way toward Texas, where a standoff continues between the state and federal governments over border authority and security.
Vet who killed Iraqi civilian ordered to jail on Capitol riot charges
Richmond was convicted of manslaughter in 2004 for fatally shooting an Iraqi cow herder in the head while serving in the U.S. Army.
By Michael Kunzelman, The Associated Press
Soldiers who volunteer for recruiting duty can pocket $5,000
Volunteers must report to Army Recruiting College by March 31.
By Todd South