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Get to know the heroic WWII namesake of the Navy’s newest ship
Though he was peppered by shrapnel and severely burned after a kamikaze pilot slammed into his ship, Lt. Richard McCool Jr. went to work.
Military families overseas may get relief in dog travel rule fixes
Will the CDC rule changes be enough for airlines to start allowing dogs to travel with their owners to the U.S.?
By Karen Jowers
Guard nominations languish, raising concerns as top officers retire
The top National Guard Bureau officers have left or will soon retire, and to date no nominations for their replacements have been confirmed by the Senate.
By Lolita C. Baldor
Navy officer convicted in Afghan visa bribery scheme
Cmdr. Jeromy Pittmann was convicted for writing bogus letters of recommendation for those seeking a Special Immigrant Visa in exchange for cash.
By Diana Stancy
New VA chief of staff sworn in
Meg Kabat was sworn in Wednesday as the chief of staff for The Department of Veterans Affairs.
Meal, Ready-to-Bulk? Pentagon urged to add creatine to MREs
The gains-based recommendation will now await a Senate decision in order to become law.
Opinion
Navy should hit back harder against Houthi online disinformation
Our guest opinion writer argues the Pentagon should do more to defend against online lies and disinformation spread by the Houthis and their allies.
By Max Lesser
Ukrainian boxer sacrificed Olympic dreams to fight Russia’s invasion
Halinichev was killed at the front in March 2023, one of more than 400 athletes killed since the outbreak of the war. His body has yet to be recovered.
By Hanna Arhirova
Senators implore VA secretary keep community care access for veterans
Twenty senators signed a letter to Secretary McDonough, urging him to adjust a policy initiative they said is making it hard for veterans to access care.
Ike CSG crew receives Combat Action Ribbon for Red Sea fight
The Combat Action Ribbon, or CAR, is awarded to sailors and Marines who actively participated in ground or surface action.
By Diana Stancy
This Medal of Honor recipient’s heroism didn’t end with his war
A new book examines how Master Sgt. Roy Benavidez overcame racial discrimination and became a decorated soldier and advocate for veterans.
By Todd South