:quality(70)/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/archetype/7MSJLXTLPZA7DDG4V55GUTAZPQ.jpg)
Latest ""
:quality(70)/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/archetype/IHM2X72NT5DPFBVZULBWUXWZ4U.jpg)
Air Force to review discharges of troops with mental health conditions
Discharges will get a fresh look as part of a proposed settlement in a class-action lawsuit filed against the Air Force in 2021.
Effort underway in Guard for women soldiers to avoid choice between pregnancy and military career
The Washington Army National Guard has partnered with the National Security Innovation Network to introduce policy solutions to alleviate female soldier's decisions between having children and their career.
By Zach England
Trump warns Iran will pay a ‘very heavy price’ if its forces or proxies attack US troops
“Upon information and belief, Iran or its proxies are planning a sneak attack on U.S. troops and/or assets in Iraq. If this happens, Iran will pay a very heavy price, indeed!,” Trump tweeted Wednesday.
By Shawn Snow
To help stem the tide of veteran suicides, VA must stop turning away patients
While suicides soar, the VA is turning eligible veterans away from care, says the author of this commentary.
By Margaret Kuzma
Philippines notifies US of intent to end major security pact
The Philippines notified the United States on Tuesday it would end a major security pact allowing American forces to train in the country, in the most serious threat under President Rodrigo Duterte to their 69-year treaty alliance.
Pentagon agrees to republish discharge and records corrections decisions
The decisions of several influential boards considering appeals from U.S. military personnel were removed last year from a public Defense Department website.
By Patricia Kime
Trump blasted top military generals as ‘a bunch of dopes and babies’ according to new book
The new revelations outline a disastrous Pentagon meeting early in Trump presidency that upset top military leaders.
Thousands of housing vouchers for veterans went unused last year, hurting efforts to end homelessness
Officials say staff shortages, rising rent costs are limiting how quickly payouts can be distributed.
Iran sends mixed signals as tensions with US ease
Iran sent mixed signals Thursday as tensions with the U.S. appeared to ease, with President Hassan Rouhani warning of a “very dangerous response” if the U.S. makes “another mistake” and a senior commander vowing “harsher revenge” for the killing of a top Iranian general.
Former SEAL, SOCOM boss McRaven says we’re going to be in Afghanistan ‘for a very long time’
Retired Adm. Bill McRaven believes negotiating with the Taliban is the wrong move.
Veterans band together to give Vietnam Marine a proper burial
"Anyone who puts their life on the line for our country, to fight for our freedom, deserves more than to be thrown into a pauper's cemetery."
By Mark Rice, Ledger-Enquirer