Opinion
Militarizing America’s southern border is a slippery slope
The U.S. military has been hurled into an unprecedented and dangerous role as a police force along the U.S.-Mexico border, the author of this op-ed argues.
By Caroline Zier
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Lingering cost worries cloud plans for veterans disability reform bill
Advocates hope to restart momentum in Congress this year on the Major Richard Star Act.
Trump signs bill named for Sen. John McCain, doesn’t mention him
No words or thanks for the senator and former POW, who is battling brain cancer.
By Jill Colvin, The Associated Press
What troops can learn from this Marine veteran’s foreclosure fight
Know your financial protections, and don't wait to make a claim.
By Kevin Lilley
These four-legged military heroes will soon have an award of their own
The first official commendation to honor military working dogs and their handlers is on the way.
By Noah Nash
Cancer study of nuclear test site expected to finish in 2019
A long-anticipated study into the cancer risks of New Mexico residents living near the site of the world’s first atomic bomb test likely will be published in 2019, the National Cancer Institute announced.
Pentagon braces for massive change to officer promotions
Included in the just-passed defense authorization bills are new rules that move away from the traditional military officer career path.
Vets rarely get college credit for military training. Here’s how Congress is trying to fix that
The measure would allow $500 for certain certification tests and money to develop portfolios that show why students' military skills warrant academic credit.
Congress looks to gut funding for the Corps’ futuristic sea drone
The Senate approved $100 million for the MUX drone in its version of the defense bill in June.
By Shawn Snow
Going to flight school on the GI Bill? The House just passed a bill that could affect you.
The House of Representatives voted this week to cap the amount of tuition covered by the Post-9/11 GI Bill for veterans enrolled in public flight schools, among other changes.
By Natalie Gross
Company to pay $9 million after allegedly selling defective combat earplugs to US military
The Minnesota-based 3M Company allegedly sold their dual-ended Combat Arms Earplugs, Version 2, to the military without disclosing defects that decreased the actual effectiveness of the hearing protection the device offered.
By Kyle Rempfer