New aircraft carriers face years of delivery delaysDelivery of the Navy's next Ford-class aircraft carrier, the John F. Kennedy, was delayed two more years to 2027, budget documents show.By Zita Ballinger Fletcher5 days ago
House passes $435 billion spending plan for VA in fiscal 2026Republicans approved plans for an 18% boost in total Veterans Affairs spending next year, but the measure is far from becoming law. By Leo Shane III3 weeks ago
How a Korean War helicopter pilot made Medal of Honor historyLt. j.g. John Koelsch's most notable sortie ultimately cost him his life, but through his actions, the pilot he risked his life to save survived.By Jon Guttman6 months ago
Senate hearing could decide whether Hegseth becomes defense secretaryThe Senate Armed Services Committee will hold a confirmation hearing for Trump's defense secretary pick next Tuesday.By Leo Shane III6 months ago
US soldier arrested for allegedly trying to sell Trump phone recordsCameron John Wagenius is also accused of attempting to sell the stolen call logs of Vice President Kamala Harris.By Riley Ceder6 months ago
How the ‘Brush-Off Club’ helped jilted WWII troops cope with JodyThe misery-loves-company club even featured critical, board-style roles, such as chief crier and chief consoler.By Claire Barrett and J.D. Simkins8 months ago
Trump taps businessman John Phelan to be Navy secretaryPhelan is the first service secretary pick announced by the president-elect for his second term in the White House.By Leo Shane III8 months ago
VA acknowledges significant errors in budget shortfall predictionsDepartment leaders had warned of funding gaps of up to $18 billion but now believe those estimates were too high.By Leo Shane III8 months ago
Lawmakers accuse VA leaders of exaggerating budget shortfallCongress approved $3 billion in emergency VA funding in September, but officials now say they did not need the money to cover immediate bills.By Leo Shane III9 months ago
One of last Marine Corps World War II Navajo Code Talkers dies at 107With John Kinsel Sr.'s death, only two Navajo Code Talkers from World War II are still alive.9 months ago
Navy fires commanding officer of destroyer John S. McCainThe Navy fired Cmdr. Cameron Yaste during the warship’s Middle East deployment.By Geoff Ziezulewicz11 months ago
After Lackland base gate shooting, no arrests and few released detailsPolice continue to search for whomever fired at the base's gate early on Aug. 17.By Stephen Losey11 months ago