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D-Day soldier awarded Distinguished Service Cross after 81 years

Decades after Staff Sgt. William Owens' heroic actions at La Fiere Bridge, his Bronze Star was posthumously upgraded thanks to the efforts of a veteran.

Inside a National Effort to Support Veterans in Crisis

As it marks its two-year anniversary on June 29, Face the Fight® continues to expand a national movement focused on reducing veteran suicide.

Advocates lament Pentagon policies targeting women’s military service

Veterans visited congressional offices this week to deliver messages of concern over recent Pentagon moves targeting the roles of women in the military.

Back to basics: Army revamps flight school after deadly crashes

The Army is preparing to sunset its Lakota helicopter as its primary basic trainer while bringing on an entirely new approach to its aviator schoolhouse.

Opinion

Tactical vehicle mishaps are training failures — simulators could help

Mandating driver training simulators would provide troops with the tools they need to survive, the author of this op-ed argues.

Trump’s pick for VA watchdog role promises independence, impartiality

Former Board of Veterans Appeals Chair Cheryl Mason said her work with the Trump administration should not disqualify her from a federal watchdog role.

USS Harry S. Truman returns to US after months of battling Houthis

The Truman saw continuous action for over 50 days, conducting precision airstrikes and launching missiles while under constant fire from Houthi militants.

Army hits recruiting goal of 61,000 soldiers 4 months early

This is the second year in a row the service has met its recruiting goals.

Army releases new primer on organization, purpose for leaders

Field Manual 1, “The Army: A Primer to Our Profession of Arms,” is available for download from the Army’s website.

Army major on trial for rape charges involving more than a dozen women

Maj. Jonathan Batt is accused of a variety of sexual and aggravated assaults on women in Arlington, Virginia, and Washington, D.C., between 2019 and 2023.