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Harris, Trump trade barbs over Afghanistan and Ukraine during debate
Both presidential candidates accused the other of endangering national security with questionable military policies.
LGBTQ+ veterans face more health problems than peers, study finds
A new analysis of state data shows gay and bisexual vets face more medical care access issues than their peers.
Marine veteran sentenced to 2 years for storming Capitol on Jan. 6
Marine vet Alex Harkrider wore body armor and carried a tactical tomahawk on Jan. 6, 2021, as he and a friend entered the Capitol through a broken window.
By Riley Ceder
Trump says he’d use the National Guard to deport migrants if reelected
The presumptive Republican presidential nominee didn't elaborate how he'd carry out deportation operations or what role the Guard would play in them.
Marines at Trump resort did not break rules on politicking in uniform
A viral photo of uniformed Marines at an event at former President Donald Trump's Florida home was not a violation of military rules, officials said.
US troop numbers in Eastern Europe could continue to grow
The head of U.S. European Command said that Eastern Europe could be a future site for more NATO and American forces.
Republicans pick defense hawk to usher spending bills
Republicans have selected a traditional defense hawk and Ukraine aid proponent as the new House appropriations chairman.
Congress passes defense spending bill after months of delays
Congress has passed an $825 billion FY24 defense spending bill, but the plan to get Ukraine military assistance across the finish line remains uncertain.
Biden outlines military plans to build port in Gaza for aid
In a State of the Union address, President Joe Biden said a temporary pier would boost humanitarian assistance.
Marine vet who hit police with hockey stick at Capitol gets 3+ years
Marine veteran Michael Joseph Foy swung his hockey stick at police officers, hitting them at least 11 times in 16 seconds.
By Michael Kunzelman, The Associated Press