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How the Army’s first Hispanic 4-star distinguished himself in 2 wars

Gen. Richard Cavazos was a believer in the moral ascendency of leaders, achieved by earning the faith and trust of those he led.

Nancy Leftenant-Colon, first Black woman in Army Nurse Corps, has died

Known as “Lefty,” Nancy Leftenant-Colon was one of six siblings who served in the military, including a brother who was a famed Tuskegee Airmen pilot.

US Army wants spy drones to launch from high-altitude motherships

The Army wants launched effects that could deploy from high-speed, higher-altitude business jets as it expands its pursuit of unmanned capabilities.

Jimmy Carter, 39th US president and Navy veteran, dies at 100

Former president Jimmy Carter, a Navy veteran, passed away Sunday at his home in Plains, Georgia.

A Marine’s legacy as first Puerto Rican Medal of Honor recipient

Pfc. Fernando Garcia is the only Puerto Rican Marine to have received the award.

Indigenous WWI veterans get long awaited Medal of Honor review

Numerous Indigenous veterans are currently being reviewed as potential recipients of the Medal of Honor — more than a century after they served.

Coast Guard leaders kept sexual assault investigation secret: Report

The report also accused Coast Guard officials of deliberately removing references to the investigation from records submitted to Congress.

Opinion

America must ‘honor the contract’ on veterans’ benefits

In this opinion piece, Al Lipphardt of VFW responds to a recent Economist article that labeled veterans' benefits as "absurdly generous."

Tom Cruise awarded top Navy honor for military movie roles

Cruise was awarded the U.S. Navy’s top civilian honor for “outstanding contributions to the Navy and the Marine Corps” with “Top Gun” and other films.

Military academies report drop in sex assaults for 2nd straight year

It marks a sharp turnaround from an alarming surge two years ago that triggered sweeping reviews and an overhaul in leadership.