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Advocates push for Congress to move long-stalled vets benefits fix
The Major Richard Star Act has wide support among lawmakers but has been stalled in Congress for nearly a year.
Former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger dies at 100
Former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger exerted uncommon influence on global affairs under Presidents Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford.
By Nancy Benac
XO dies after being found unresponsive aboard USS Marinette
The Navy has opened an investigation into the cause of Cmdr. Jonathan Volkle's death.
Pentagon raises cap on military medical malpractice claims
Changes would increase the amount of compensation troops can receive.
US forces fly in much-needed aid to Libya after major floods
The Air Force’s 86th Airlift Wing flew a C-130 airlift mission to bring 13 metric tons of supplies to flood-stricken Libya.
By Zamone Perez
Cover-up of Coast Guard sex abuse cases prompts Senate inquiry
More than 40 leaders may have escaped punishment for misconduct after senior officials ignored reports of problems.
Senators press Pentagon on new medical system’s recruiting impact
A letter to the Defense Department Wednesday seeks answers on how the Genesis military health system, and the need for more waivers, affects recruiting.
4-foot-7-inch Marine says peers in boot camp ‘kind of looked up to’ him
Is Pfc. Nathaniel Laprade the shortest service member of all time? It’s hard to say for sure.
Measure to boost pay for some injured vets moves ahead
Passing the Major Richard Star Act has been a priority for veterans advocates this year.
USS John Finn’s second-in-command fired along with CO last week
The Navy policy is to announce when a commanding officer is relieved, but not when other members of the command triad are removed.
Ship fires cost the Navy dearly, but lessons still need learning
Since 2008, the attack submarine Miami and the amphibious assault ship Bonhomme Richard have been destroyed by fire, and others have been badly damaged.
By Diana Stancy