Will DOD need to start producing some medicines to protect troops?In some cases, it could be cheaper and safer for the military to manufacture medicines troops need.15 hours ago
The Holocaust survivor who became a Medal of Honor recipientTibor Rubin had a history of defying the Reaper.16 hours ago
Pentagon & CongressImpact of massive health care cyberattack on vets remains unclear A massive cyberattack against a private health care firm in February may have exposed millions of veterans' personal medical records.
USS Stout helps injured cargo ship crew memberThe hurt crew member had suffered injuries from a hot fuel oil spill.24 hours ago
Former election official fined for obtaining fake military ballotsA former Milwaukee election official convicted of misconduct in office and fraud for obtaining fake absentee ballots was sentenced this week.33 hours ago
US airstrike targeting al-Qaida leader in Syria killed a farmerA U.S. airstrike in Syria in May 2023 that was targeting an al-Qaida leader killed an innocent civilian instead, U.S. Central Command said Thursday.34 hours ago
30 sailors and Marines injured in at-sea training mishap off FloridaFive of the injured troops were transported to a civilian hospital, with four released the next day, the Navy said.36 hours ago
VA’s Under Secretary of Memorial Affairs to step down in late MayMatthew Quinn, VA's top cemeteries official, will leave the key department leadership post later this month.2 days ago
Judge declares mistrial after jury deadlocks in Abu Ghraib trialThe jury deadlocked on accusations that civilian interrogators at Abu Ghraib conspired with U.S. soldiers to abuse detainees.2 days ago
Northrop’s colossal Manta Ray underwater drone passes at-sea tests“I think it is striking in its size and scale, even for those folks that have been there throughout the design process.”2 days ago
Barracks problems take center stage at military readiness hearing'I want Marines focused on bullets on bad guys, not managing HVAC systems.'2 days ago
Boxer deployment delay highlights aging fleet, lack of repair capacityThe amphibious assault ship had to return to port a week after it deployed.2 days ago
Charity founder in homeless vets hoax charged with fraud, stolen valorA New York charity official who falsely claimed that homeless vets were being evicted in favor of immigrants was charged with fraud and stolen valor.2 days ago
Air Force, Navy likely to fall short on reserve recruits in 2024The Air Force Reserve and the Navy Reserve are expected to fall short of this fiscal year’s recruitment goals.2 days ago
Navy’s next amphibious ship named for Marines’ Helmand province fightThe Navy will honor the Marines and sailors who served in Afghanistan with the name of the next America-class amphibious ship.2 days ago
Congress presses SECNAV for answers on recruiting challengesOne lawmaker called Navy Secretary Carlos Del Toro’s answers to recruiting questions “a lot of hot air.”3 days ago
US says it will return to Chad for talks to keep troops in the countryThe U.S. said last month it was withdrawing most of its 100 troops from Chad after the government questioned the legality of their operations.3 days ago
Lawmakers ask for DOD data on troops’ tuition assistance problems A group of lawmakers wants to know why military officials stopped releasing information from their Postsecondary Education Complaint System.3 days ago
House lawmakers denounce Pentagon’s planned drop in submarine ordersA bipartisan group of 120 lawmakers asks defense appropriators to ignore the Navy budget proposal and procure two Virginia-class attack submarines.3 days ago