This Medal of Honor recipient’s heroism didn’t end with his warA new book examines how Master Sgt. Roy Benavidez overcame racial discrimination and became a decorated soldier and advocate for veterans.By Todd South3 days ago
Virginia lawmakers reach deal on military tuition programAfter weeks of disagreement, lawmakers will introduce legislation to repeal changes to the Virginia Military Survivors and Dependents Education Program.4 days ago
GOP green lights FY25 defense bill, but more social fights aheadAbortion, diversity training and COVID prevention are again hot-button issues in the military appropriations plan for next year.By Leo Shane III3 weeks ago
Breastfeeding troops can recoup cost of shipping milk during PCS movesA new Pentagon policy allows troops to be reimbursed up to $1,000 to help cover the cost of shipping breast milk back to a baby during military moves.By Karen Jowers3 weeks ago
Navy sub enters Guantanamo Bay after Russian warships arrive in CubaUSS Helena arrived in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, in a show of force as a fleet of Russian warships gather for planned military exercises in the Caribbean.By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press3 weeks ago
Congressman accuses Army of political attacks over combat badgeRep. Troy Nehls has received criticism for wearing a Combat Infantry Badge lapel pin after the service revoked the award last year.By Leo Shane III4 weeks ago
Junior enlisted would see only a small pay boost under Senate planA Senate panel supports an extra 1% pay bump for young enlisted troops next year, far less than what House lawmakers want.By Leo Shane III4 weeks ago
North Carolina corporal faces murder trial in death of fellow MarineUnder murder and manslaughter charges, the corporal faces 10 years to life in prison.By Todd South4 weeks ago
US will send Ukraine another Patriot missile systemThe system answers Kyiv’s calls for more air defenses as it battles against an intense Russian assault on the northeastern Kharkiv region.By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press4 weeks ago
Virginia education program cuts for military families spark backlashVirginia lawmakers plan to reconvene to address controversial cuts to a tuition waiver program for military families.By Graham Moomaw, Virginia Mercury4 weeks ago
US lifts weapons ban on controversial Ukrainian military unitThe U.S. had banned the regiment from using American weapons, citing the neo-Nazi ideology of some of its founders.4 weeks ago
Junior enlisted pay bump to cost as much as two new aircraft carriers A plan to boost young troops' pay by an extra 15% next year will cost more than $24 billion over the next five years, officials said.By Leo Shane III4 weeks ago