‘May the 4th be with you’: How World War II influenced ‘Star Wars’ One does not have to stray far to glean that the galaxy of “Star Wars” is rife with WWII-based allegories.5 hours ago
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.24 hours ago
Military CultureThe Holocaust survivor who became a Medal of Honor recipientTibor Rubin had a history of defying the Reaper.
Impact 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.27 hours ago
USS Stout helps injured cargo ship crew memberThe hurt crew member had suffered injuries from a hot fuel oil spill.33 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.2 days 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
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
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
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
Navy pauses T-45C Goshawk fleet operations after ‘engine malfunction’It's the second fleet-wide stand-down of the Navy's trainer aircraft fleet since 2022.3 days ago
With promotion still blocked, Air Force officer’s eligibility extendedCol. Ben Jonsson's promotion window was set to expire. The Pentagon just granted the him another year of eligibility.4 days ago
The Marine officer who saved 8,000 lives at the ‘Frozen Chosin’'To me, it didn’t matter whether those were Chinese, Korean, Mongolian, whatever — they were the enemy.'4 days ago
Burn pits increased risk of asthma, heart problems, new DOD data showsResearchers tracked nearly 460,000 veterans and found increased risk of several respiratory and heart issues among individuals who deployed near burn pits.4 days ago
What Marines may be learning from Houthi tactics in the Red SeaTo some observers of the Marine Corps’ modernization plans, aspects of the Houthis' operations in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden sound familiar.4 days ago
Supreme Court to hear another major veterans benefits case this fallThe high court will consider whether VA officials are properly reviewing benefits decisions that deny veterans medical help.4 days ago
More food options, better access coming for commissary customersThe commissary director aims to bring more customers in to take advantage of commissary savings.5 days ago
Stretch your grocery dollars at May commissary sidewalk salesFight inflation. Find out when your commissary store will hold its sidewalk sale in May.5 days ago
FY25 defense budget work to ramp up after security supplemental finishDefense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of April 30, 2024.6 days ago