


‘American Solitaire’ puts a veteran’s invisible wounds front and center
Aaron Davidman's film follows a combat veteran as he navigates the challenges of returning home from Afghanistan.

Military Culture
Master Chief actor condemns use of character in White House’s Iran war hype video
“I demand that the producers of this disgusting and juvenile war porn remove my voice immediately,” Steve Downes wrote in a post on X.

Japan deploys troops to counter surge in bear attacks
Troops will set traps and assist local hunters but won't use firearms. Over 100 people have been injured and at least 12 killed in attacks since April.

Program for youth caregivers, umpire academy among Fisher awardees
Five nonprofits were awarded a total of $400,000 for their innovative support of troops, military families and veterans.

An enduring symbol: why troops keep naming things after reptiles
From cobras to gators, reptilian mascots and call signs appear on patches, aircraft and unit logos across every branch. Why?

Battlefield 6 review: the return of a war game worth fighting for
After the rocky reception of Battlefield 2042, game developer DICE needed a strong comeback. The new Battlefield 6 mostly delivers, our reviewer writes.
Netflix adapts Marine’s coming-of-age memoir in new series ‘Boots’
The series, premiering Thursday, follows a closeted gay teenager as he enlists in the Marine Corps and navigates boot camp in the 1990s.

The next military shooter showdown: ‘Call of Duty’ vs. ‘Battlefield’
This fall, two video game franchises are going head-to-head, with the upcoming releases of "Call of Duty: Black Ops 7" and "Battlefield 6."

Muhammad Ali’s unsigned Vietnam draft card heads to auction
Muhammad Ali's refusal to sign his Vietnam-era military draft card upended the boxing champ's life and added a powerful voice to the anti-war movement.

Man in Italian supercar chases world record atop aircraft carrier
A driver off Italy’s central coast has made a bid for a new world record for the fastest car on a boat.

What if Russia invades the Baltic? A tabletop game offers answers
“Littoral Commander: The Baltic” depicts a Russian invasion of the Baltic region around 2030.
