TSA trained to accept military IDs in lieu of REAL IDs, officials say
A military ID is an acceptable alternative to the REAL ID, which is now required for passengers boarding domestic flights in the United States.
By Karen Jowers
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Trump signs shipbuilding order as Navy leaders call for 381-ship fleet
The new policy aims to revitalize a U.S. shipbuilding industry that has fallen well behind production levels of its rivals from Beijing.
US to keep about 650 troops in Afghanistan after withdrawal
In addition, several hundred additional U.S. forces will remain at the Kabul airport, potentially until September.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press and Robert Burns, The Associated Press
‘There is stuff’: Enduring mysteries trail US report on UFOs
A report summarizing what the U.S. knows about “unidentified aerial phenomena” — better known as UFOs — is expected to be made public this month.
Why tankers are terrified of apricots
Apricots leave tankers shivering in their boots.
By Sarah Sicard
What is the military doing about UFOs? The Pentagon’s internal watchdog wants to know
The IG evaluation comes as the deadline nears for a report to Congress about such phenomena.
‘Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker’ may have been terrible, but at least we have this X-wing
The X-wing is on display May 5.
By Sarah Sicard
Dear military, please invest in this dude’s lightsaber
Imagine a world with real-life lightsaber battles.
By Sarah Sicard
Pentagon announces nominees for 3 combatant commands
Two women are positioned to take over TRANSCOM and SOUTHCOM, doubling the number of female combatant commanders in DoD history.
By Aaron Mehta
Marine Corps’ Toys for Tots volunteers plan donation drives in pandemic
Marine veteran Raul “Arbe” Arbelaez is nervous about raising enough toys every year, but with more kids in need this Christmas than usual, he’s especially anxious.
By Ben Stansell
Why do we need to be aware that children grieve?
How we can all be more aware of the needs of grieving children this Nov. 19, Children's Grief Awareness Day.
By Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS)
Renewing our commitment to veterans with disabilities
Businesses can thank veterans who are blind by opening the door to greater opportunities for this untapped workforce, says the author of this commentary.
By Kevin Lynch