Why Homer Simpson is a government fixture familiar to all troops
If you’ve spent time in the armed forces, you’ve had a Homer in your unit. He's not a comedic exaggeration. He’s a federal fixture.
By Clay Beyersdorfer
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Soldiers screened for appearance and politics ahead of Trump visit
Trump's partisan comments received cheers or jeers from the crowd, an expression of political views in uniform that would typically result in a reprimand.
By Todd South
Apple’s new Vietnam War series captures ‘shards of light’ amid chaos
“Vietnam: The War That Changed America” is available to stream on Apple TV+.
VA will end remote work status for thousands of staffers this month
The move to end telework at VA follows instructions from the White House to return most federal employees to their pre-pandemic duty stations.
VA benefits won’t be halted under White House funding freeze order
White House officials said VA financial assistance programs do not violate rules banning diversity and inclusion efforts.
Trump signs order to revise Pentagon’s policy on transgender troops
Trump on Monday also ordered troops to be reinstated who had left voluntarily or been booted for refusing COVID-19 vaccines, among other changes.
By Tara Copp, The Associated Press and Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
Army Ranger sacrifices life shielding wounded comrade and medevac unit
Sgt. 1st Class Christopher Celiz was shot while shielding his comrades from enemy fire as they worked to save an injured Afghan ally.
By Jon Guttman
Mariner suing government for rape on USNS Carson City speaks out
A judge told Dominguez she must petition the Labor Department for worker’s comp. Her lawyers maintain that rape does not belong on a list of job risks.
By Hope Hodge Seck
VA places 60 staff on leave after shutting down DEI offices
The moves come after a White House executive order mandating an end to federal equity and inclusion efforts.
T-7 trainer production delayed again as Air Force, Boeing adjust plan
The T-7 program has been beset by design, testing and production issues that have caused its schedule to slip behind.
Navy names aircraft carriers after former presidents Bush and Clinton
The Navy vessels will be the first to bear the names of former presidents William J. Clinton and George W. Bush.
By Riley Ceder
Soldiers 10 times more likely to use nicotine pouches, study finds
Nearly one-fourth of Fort Liberty soldiers surveyed in new research study reported using nicotine pouches.
By Todd South