How America observed Christmas — at home and abroad — during WWII
Amid shortages, rationing, separation and grief, Americans fought to keep the yuletide spirit alive.
By Stanley Weintraub
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US Marine Corps stands up 3 new combat logistics companies in Japan
The activation comes as part of the Corps' Force Design 2030 recalibration toward agile logistics in the contested island chains of the Pacific.
Tricare to increase pharmacy copayments, add new benefits in 2026
The new rates reflect a 12% to 15.8% rise over current copays for medications purchased at retail pharmacies and through the Tricare mail-order pharmacy.
By Patricia Kime
‘Nuremberg’ to capture cat-and-mouse game between Göring, captors
The film follows the true story of Hermann Göring's incarceration and trial following his capture in the final days of WWII.
Shutdown causes turmoil for some military families’ food assistance
In the most recent DOD survey of active-duty military spouses, about 7% said they were using WIC benefits and 1% said they were using SNAP.
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Hegseth says US struck 3 alleged drug-running boats Monday, killing 14
The U.S. military carried out three strikes Monday in the Eastern Pacific against boats suspected of carrying drugs, killing 14 and leaving one survivor.
How long can military commissaries stay open if shutdown continues?
Commissary officials expect to be able to "sprint through Thanksgiving."
By Karen Jowers
With his observer’s parachute shredded, this pilot gave up his own
During the longest battle of the Vietnam War, Steven Bennett put his observer’s life above his own.
By Jon Guttman
Navy helicopter, jet crash in South China Sea in separate incidents
"All personnel involved are safe and in stable condition," U.S. Pacific Fleet said.
By Beth Sullivan