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‘Take her down!’ WWII submarine skipper sacrificed with final order
Shot and clinging to the boat's bridge frame, submarine commander Howard W. Gilmore's gave his final order.
By Jon Guttman
How the Army quietly discharges soldiers charged with violent crimes
The Army increasingly discharges soldiers for violent crimes rather than face trial. A federal watchdog called for ending the practice in 1978.
Diversity: Necessary for readiness or the bogeyman?
Republicans say the diversity conversation has taken over the military. Pentagon leaders disagree.
The ‘Genesis’ of today’s recruiting crisis
Leaders blame various factors for the recruiting crisis. But some recruiters on the front lines say one big cause is missing from the conversation.
Need for accession waivers soars amid historic recruiting challenges
At least 1 in every 6 military recruits were given waivers to enter service in fiscal 2022.
From farm life to military wife — an artist’s international career
Stay-at-home mom-turned-international artist Jess Boldt shares how making art has helped her through the hard times of military life.
By Military Times staff
Opinion
Renaming Confederate-named Fort Rucker is long overdue
The home of Army Aviation will be redesignated Fort Novosel, removing the name of Confederate officer Edmund Rucker.
By K. Denise Rucker Krepp
Top Air Force recruiter predicts maintainer, security forces shortage
As of the end of March, the midpoint of fiscal 2023, the Air Force was less than halfway to its active duty recruiting goal.
Marvel’s Nick Fury returns in conspiracy thriller ‘Secret Invasion’
'Secret Invasion' premieres on Disney+ on June 21.
By Sarah Sicard
Opinion
Don’t just accommodate women in the military. Integrate!
It has been 75 years since The Women's Armed Services Integration Act of 1948 enabled women to join the U.S. Armed Forces.
By Sam Sliney
Making a military move? The road may be bumpy; these tips will help
The rules for making a PCS move have improved in relation to replacement costs for lost or damaged goods and the handling of certain items.
By Karen Jowers