Military retirees to be booted from bases in Turkey. Who’s next?
Changes at Aviano Air Base, Italy, are under review, and a cut-off of military mail privileges was announced last summer in the Phillipines, then delayed.
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Military spouse unemployment financial fallout is far-reaching
Active duty spouses have saved a small fraction of what they'll need in retirement, according to a new report.
Syria denies it is holding missing Marine veteran Austin Tice
President Joseph Biden’s remarks were the clearest indication so far that the U.S. is certain Tice is being held by Syria.
Navajo Code Talker Samuel Sandoval dies
Hundreds of Navajos were recruited from the vast Navajo Nation to serve as Code Talkers with the U.S. Marine Corps. Only three are still alive today.
Your 2022 Guide to Military Benefits
Service members need to know what military benefits have and haven't changed for 2022, whether it’s health care, retirement benefits, education, or housing.
Army veteran and his wife rescued from Ukraine
On Saturday, the couple made it across the border into Poland.
Alabama Academy of Honor salutes retired Black Marine general
Maj. Gen. J. Gary Cooper was the first Black Marine officer to lead an infantry company into combat.
Why the Marine Corps wants to tank National Guard recruiting efforts
“If we do our job right, they’ll never go to the Army or the National Guard to begin with."
From free Ferris wheel rides to car washes, pizzas and pancakes, Veterans Day deals are waiting
From a free breakfast to a late night spin on a ferris wheel, plan your day around these deals.
Mississippi burial set for Marine killed in World War 2
Cpl. Quentin McCall was a member of the “Fighting 6th Marines.”
Retired Marine displays giant American flag in West Virginia
“Bigger is better,” says retired Marine Corps Master Sgt. Dayton Meadows.
52 years later Marine Vietnam veteran receives Purple Heart
A Marine Vietnam veteran on the receiving end of friendly artillery fire finally receives a Purple Heart.
Army vet marching 1,800 miles to fight veteran suicide
Former Army Capt. Greg Washington will begin his walk on Friday in Mississippi.
Latest fight over defense bill may push final passage into 2021
The annual defense authorization bill has hit yet another procedural roadblock, this time over an unrelated fight over stimulus checks related to the ongoing pandemic.
Trump lashes out at GOP after override vote on defense bill
A total of 109 Republicans joined with Democrats to approve the override, which would be the first of Trump’s presidency.
Remote work could be silver lining of pandemic for some veterans, including those with PTSD
Remote work options, which have increased since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, could benefit veterans with complex medical needs or PTSD.
OPM proposes rule to fix the burden of vets’ miscalculated pensions
The rule would enable agencies to front the cost of miscalculated retirement deposits, rather than the employees themselves.
