An enduring symbol: why troops keep naming things after reptiles
From cobras to gators, reptilian mascots and call signs appear on patches, aircraft and unit logos across every branch. Why?
By Clay Beyersdorfer
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DOD imposes burdensome rules, retaliation on home day cares, moms say
The Pentagon said military families can help solve the child care shortage, but providers say over-the-top rules are driving them away.
By Jennifer Brookland, The War Horse
Memorial Day even more poignant as veterans die from virus
This year's Memorial Day will pay tribute not only to those who died on the battlefield but more recent fallen soldiers.
So many events are cancelled or scaled back. Here’s how you can commemorate Memorial Day online
Despite social distancing requirements, multiple organizations and groups are continuing to honor those who gave the ultimate sacrifice in some way.
By Diana Stancy
What does success after service look like for our veterans?
Now is the time for our country to explore new approaches to caring for our veterans and aiding their transition back into civilian life, says the chairman of the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee in this commentary.
By Sen. Jerry Moran
Their forever age
In an era when military service is the exception rather than the norm, the deaths of our service members in combat overseas is often a concept, says the author of this commentary.
By Frank Biggio
This year’s annual Memorial Day motorcycle ride will be quieter than past rallies, but not silent
The massive Rolling Thunder ride brought tens of thousands of riders to Washington, D.C. last year, but coronavirus and event complications will mean a very different tribute this weekend.
Mental well-being that’s attainable: Just start here
How a Medal of Honor recipient prepares himself to deal with his mental well-being in the run-up to Memorial Day.
By Florent Groberg
Arlington National Cemetery will stay closed to general public over Memorial Day weekend
Families with loved ones buried at Arlington will be allowed to visit for the holiday.
VA cemeteries will open to the public on Memorial Day, but wreath-laying ceremonies will be closed
VA is also offering virtual memorials for families of deceased veterans as an alternative way to commemorate their lives.
How Trump honors our troops: A military wife’s perspective
President Trump understands that the sacrifice and service of military wives and husbands too often goes unnoticed or misunderstood, says the author of this commentary.
By Meaghan Mobbs
Trump praises military spouses’ ‘unwavering spirit, fortitude and grace’
Trump urges Americans to thank military spouses on May 8, Military Spouse Day.
By Karen Jowers