How America observed Christmas — at home and abroad — during WWII
Amid shortages, rationing, separation and grief, Americans fought to keep the yuletide spirit alive.
By Stanley Weintraub
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How the Civil War inspired this iconic poet’s classic Christmas song
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow vehemently objected to his son’s desire to enlist in the Union Army.
By Melissa A. Winn
US, Philippine forces launch combat drills in South China Sea
American and Filipino forces launched their largest combat exercises in years Monday in a show of allied firepower that has alarmed Beijing.
A child thought he’d found a rock — it actually was a Marine’s jawbone
A human jawbone discovered in the Arizona desert was recently discovered to belong to a Marine Corps captain.
Ex-Army financial adviser pleads guilty to scamming Gold Star families
A former Army financial adviser admitted to taking advantage of his role to swindle deceased troops’ grieving loved ones out of millions.
Inside the Navy’s Marine Mammal Program
The Navy program that trains dolphins and sea lions for a variety of missions turns 65 this year.
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Help Military Times understand what it’s like to be part of the Osprey community.
Return of horse-drawn caissons to Arlington National Cemetery delayed
The return of horse-drawn caissons at Arlington National Cemetery is being delayed for months and maybe longer, the Army said Friday.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
Opinion
How DOD missed its opportunity to counter extremism in the ranks
In this op-ed, the author argues that organized efforts to address extremism in the military should be revitalized.
By Samantha Olson
V-22 Ospreys will be critical to US operations in Haiti — here’s why
Recent turmoil in Haiti reminds one Marine colonel of just how critical the V-22 Osprey’s capability was in 2010, 2016 and 2021.
By Col. Anthony Krockel
Military Times’ 2024 Service Members of the Year
These seven are the 2024 Military Times Service Members of the Year.
By Military Times staff
The Navy petty officer ensuring the Carney stays focused on the fight
Meet Personnel Specialist 1st Class Alexander Boston, Military Times' Navy Service Member of the Year.
By Navy Times staff