Three airmen who survived Tower 22 attack receive Purple Heart
Nearly 40 Guardsmen have received Purple Hearts for injuries sustained in the January drone attack, officials said.
Your Military
NC National Guard helicopter blows away Hurricane Helene supplies
The incident from earlier this month is under investigation.
New Marine Corps Museum galleries showcase Iraq, Afghanistan and more
"Every artifact tells a story."
Senator seeks to overhaul VA suicide prevention algorithm favoring men
Women veteran suicide rates jumped 24% from 2020 to 2021, but some say prevention should focus on men because their rates remain considerably higher.
Navy SEAL drowning deaths were preventable, military probe finds
Chief Special Warfare Operator Christopher J. Chambers and Special Warfare Operator 1st Class Nathan Gage Ingram died in January.
Opinion
‘Loss of confidence’ doesn’t explain enough about command firings
Our guest opinion writer argues that the military should share more about the details of command firings.
MacDill dodges major storm damage as people, planes remain evacuated
MacDill officials consider the base fortunate to have avoided the worst of the storm, but ordered personnel not to return for now while roads are cleared.
Secret X-37B spaceplane maneuvers could impact future space operations
The Space Force offered a rare glimpse into the X-37B’s latest endeavor, revealing that the spaceplane will conduct an aerobraking maneuver.
Opinion
To deter Iran, US must rethink military basing in the Middle East
Geography is destiny, but when it comes to U.S. bases in the Middle East, it needn’t be, Gen. Kenneth F. McKenzie Jr. (ret.) writes in this op-ed.
Marine veteran sentenced by Russia for being Ukraine mercenary
Trevor Reed was sentenced in absentia by a Russian court to 14-and-a-half years in prison. He was injured fighting in Ukraine in 2023.
Here’s what veterans will get for a cost-of-living increase next year
The boost in benefits payments is the smallest since 2020, before the COVID-19 pandemic.
Marine captain makes her professional boxing debut
Capt. Stephanie Simon previously was a Golden Gloves National Tournament winner for the II Marine Expeditionary Force's boxing team.
Marine who adopted Afghan orphan will stay in service
Maj. Joshua Mast acted in a way unbecoming an officer to bring home the baby girl, but it did not warrant his separation from the military, a panel ruled.
USS Boxer provides disaster relief after typhoon hits Philippines
The amphibious assault ship Boxer and elements of the embarked 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit are helping out after Typhoon Krathon struck last month.
Lockheed names software specialist as new head of F-35 jet program
The change comes as software troubles with the F-35's Technology Refresh 3 program led to a year-long delivery halt for the Joint Strike Fighter.
How the Air Force plans to overhaul its recruiting efforts
The Air Force plans to merge and grow its recruiting enterprise as it aims to bring in even more airmen in Fiscal Year 2025.
DOD rolls out child care reimbursement test program
Here's how troops might qualify for the new reimbursement of eligible transportation expenses for their child care provider.
