USPS unveils 250th anniversary stamps honoring military branches
The USPS is honoring the Army, Navy and Marine Corps with commemorative stamps to mark 250 years of service.
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For one sentinel, a final walk at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
Rain or shine, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, guards watch over the national tribute to America’s unidentified and missing service members.
More than 600 child care slots coming to these military families
The three new centers in the pilot program will be operated under the same Defense Department standards and use the same parent fee structure.
Congressional appropriators criticize VA’s unapproved funding moves
Department leaders shifted about $340 million in budget savings to outside health care accounts without lawmakers' OK.
Federal budget plans still in limbo as Memorial Day approaches
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of May 19, 2025.
Pentagon silent, aviation experts baffled by Trump’s fighter comments
“President Trump appears to have been speculating out loud about future airplanes that, as far as I know, don’t exist," said former SECAF Frank Kendall.
Guard helo trespassed on Montana ranch to take deer antlers: citation
Montana Army National Guardsmen face trespassing charges after reportedly landing a helicopter on a private ranch to take elk antlers before flying away.
‘My Dead Friend Zoe’ is a veteran’s ghost story that refuses to fade
Authenticity is the film’s greatest strength. It doesn’t lean on clichés. Instead, it sits with discomfort — awkward, hilarious and harrowing.
Army researchers develop injectable cyanide antidote
Cyanide is used in a variety of manufacturing processes, but it is highly toxic and a potential chemical warfare agent.
Former AMVETS commander indicted on $622K fraud allegations
The ex-AMVETS branch commander faces up to 30 years in prison if convicted.
Homeland Security eyes new $50M jet for Noem, Coast Guard officials
The request for a new jet comes as President Donald Trump considers accepting a luxury Boeing jumbo jet as a gift from the ruling family of Qatar.
Vets disability claims backlog down to 200K cases, a post-pandemic low
The number of overdue disabiltiy claims rose to more than 400,000 cases after COVID-19 office closures and toxic exposure benefits expansion.
Pacific land force leaders seek ‘positional advantage’ against China
More ships, partnerships and strike assets are in store for Pacific land forces.
Military to screen for gender dysphoria amid transgender ban, per memo
The Pentagon told commanders to direct medical record reviews of troops they suspect have gender dysphoria. The DOD will also screen troops at physicals.
US Coast Guard shoots out migrant boat engine in high speed chase
As the Coast Guard response boat approached to establish contact, the migrant vessel accelerated in an attempt to evade.
Trump’s vow of ‘substantial’ pay raise for troops counters budget plan
The White House spending plans call for a 3.8% pay boost next year, a smaller raise than troops saw in January.
Military border zone spurs charges against hundreds of migrants
Several hundred immigrants have been charged with unauthorized access to a newly designated militarized zone along the southern U.S. border.
