This Medal of Honor recipient became an ace pilot in a day'Ace in a day' is a rare distinction. Among the earliest American pilots to do so, Jim Swett was credited with seven victories amid a WWII turning point.By Jon Guttman5 days ago
Federal military spouse workers exempt from return-to-office ruleMilitary spouses employed by the federal government are "categorically exempt" from the Trump administration's return-to-office mandate.By Karen Jowers5 days ago
Congress starts work this week on annual defense authorization bill Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Feb. 11, 2025.By Leo Shane III8 days ago
This Medal of Honor recipient jumped on a live flare to save his crewDuring the Vietnam War, John Levitow jumped on a live flare to save his crew from death.By Jon Guttman9 days ago
Senators detail desired missile defense elements for Trump’s Iron DomeTwo senators introduced a bill that would authorize $19.5 billion for fiscal 2026 to build out Trump's "Iron Dome for America."By Jen Judson11 days ago
Military school students’ test scores lead the nationThe scores showed positive stability at DOD schools, while the nation’s public schools aren’t regaining ground lost during the pandemic.By Karen Jowers14 days ago
Troops arrive at Guantanamo Bay to prepare migrant detention centerMarines and soldiers will prepare a detention center at Guantanamo to hold up to 30,000 migrants.By Riley Ceder2 weeks ago
Army names 3rd soldier who died in helicopter and airliner crash Staff Sgt. Ryan Austin O’Hara, 28, and Chief Warrant Officer 2 Andrew Loyd Eaves, 39, also died in the crash.By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press2 weeks ago
After 50 years, this WWII soldier finally received his Medal of HonorAfter decades of discrimination, Vernon Baker was finally recognized for his heroism during an assault on a German stronghold during WWII.By Jon Guttman2 weeks ago
Vets group blasts Trump plane crash comments as ‘shameful’The president on Thursday suggested that programs to hire workers with disabilities may have lead to the aircraft collision that killed 67 people.By Leo Shane III3 weeks ago
OpinionTrump 2.0 and the fracture of US cyber powerIn this op-ed, a research analyst argues Trump's push to split America's "dual-hatted" cyber operations leadership would be a significant misstep.By Jason Blessing3 weeks ago
Navy’s readiness push means longer maintenance for current shipsFor the Navy to meet its goal of having 80% of its fleet ready to deploy by 2027, the service must stick to its maintenance schedule.By Todd South3 weeks ago