Top stories
CarMax to pay at least $420K to settle allegations of illegal repossessions of troops’ cars
Affected troops will receive $15,000 each, plus any lost equity in the repossessed vehicle, according to the settlement agreement.
Navy fires commanding officer of USS Truxtun following collision with supply ship
The USS Truxtun collided with the USNS Supply nearly two weeks ago during a replenishment-at-sea.
Latest
Navy may shorten some at-sea tours to aid retention
While retention remains high, with the service hitting more than 99% of its re-up goals last year, the Navy is still battling gaps in key billets.
Danish military evacuates US submariner who needed urgent medical care off Greenland
The U.S. crew member was retrieved from the submarine about 8 miles off the coast of Nuuk, Greenland, by a Danish Seahawk helicopter.
Navy eyes BAH increases, barracks updates to house more sailors ashore
The Navy has relocated 4,500 sailors who’d been living afloat to shore-based housing, and is working to expand housing access to more troops.
Sailor found dead at Naval Station Great Lakes
Seaman Apprentice Joshua Jones was discovered in his barracks at 11:30 a.m., the Lake County Coroner’s Office said.
EDITOR'S PICKS
Pentagon & Congress
Trump presents Medal of Honor to 100-year-old Korean War veteran during State of the Union
“Tonight, at 100 years old, this brave Navy captain is finally getting the recognition he deserves,” Trump said, prompting a standing ovation.
Army veteran detained by ICE in 2025 to attend State of the Union
“I hope my presence represents that they just can’t lie and have it be okay,” George Retes told Military Times.
Vets to VA: Formally rescind new disability ratings rule
Veterans want the VA to rescind a controversial regulation published Feb. 17 that put compensation ratings in legal limbo.
Military dogs are facing substandard conditions, leading to deaths, report finds
An Office of the Inspector General report found that poor kennel conditions and a lack of enough caretakers can result in health issues, death.
In other news
‘I did that until I ran out of gas’: An American advisor and his MoH actions in Vietnam
With the South Vietnamese breaking under a VC ambush, Jack Jacobs took charge.
VIDEOS
Leaders look to new methods to retain Navy talent | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 2.24.26
Updated promotion avenues, flexibility in duty station choices and less time at sea are all on the table as the Navy looks to keep good sailors in uniform.
Featured Videos
SPECIAL FEATURES
Submit a FREE veteran obituary
Military Times has partnered with Legacy on a special online memorial where you can read through U.S. veterans’ obituaries and publish a FREE veteran obit
Insurance Guide
Military Times has outlined helpful information about car insurance, renters insurance, and life insurance for troops.
2025 PCS Guide
Read up on tips and tricks in Military Times’ 2025 Permanent Change of Station Guide.
2025 Benefits Guide
Learn how your military benefits — including health care, retirement pay and more — have changed in 2025.
The military’s complicated history with tobacco
Anyone who has served knows the smoke pit has not vanished.
Woo your significant other this Valentine’s Day with the help of some WWII acronyms
Let your partner know how you really feel with acronyms such as MALAYA: My Ardent Lips Await Your Arrival.
Why every day can feel like ‘Groundhog Day’ in the military
For troops, "Groundhog Day" captures something they immediately recognize: days repeat, routines harden and progress feels frozen.
The US Coast Guard’s newest weapon in border security: Jet Skis
In its ever-evolving fight on the U.S.-Mexico border, the Coast Guard has unveiled its latest fighting tool.
Don't miss
MORE STORIES
Brain disease affecting pro football players appears to be rare in the military, study suggests
Chronic traumatic encephalopathy, linked to contact sports like football and boxing, is "uncommon" in the brains of deceased service members, according to a new study.
By Karen Jowers
Despite promises of inclusivity, VA motto remains focused on men
Efforts to update the VA motto to gender-neutral wording have stalled over the past year.
New vaccine may be option for troops with religious concerns
The Novavax COVID-19 vaccine may be an acceptable option for some of the service members who have sought religious exemptions from the mandatory vaccine.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
VA to suspend all caregiver reassessments amid concerns about program rules
Families have voiced conerns for months about how the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers is being administered.
Navy relieves commander of deployed Growler squadron
Cmdr. Matthew McCormick had led Electronic Attack Squadron 137 since September.
Controversial Pentagon nominee will be put into VA leadership instead
Brenda Sue Fulton has been tapped for a key military personnel role, but her nomination has been stalled for months.
U.S. Naval Academy ID’s midshipman who died Tuesday
Midshipman 1st Class Taylor Connors was as prior-enlisted Marine who arrived in Annapolis in 2019.
Breaking down gaps in military child care
Two military moms and researchers break down a new military child care analysis and share their own experiences with the system on this episode of The Spouse Angle.
By Military Times staff
Veteran small business start-ups need more federal and community support, advocates say
Federal officials have seen a rise in new small business applications since the start of the pandemic.
As Russians advance in Donbas, invasion success hangs in the balance
The fight for Ukraine’s Luhansk and Donetsk Oblasts hangs on a knife-edge — and may decide the future of the Donbas for years to come.
By Caleb Larson