Meet the namesake of the Navy’s newest ship, the USS Robert E. SimanekThis Marine threw himself onto a grenade to save his entrenched comrades in Korea. He absorbed the full blast — yet survived.By Jon Guttman3 days ago
A jacket, a coin, a letter: Relics of Omaha Beach tell the D-Day storyEighty years ago, Allied soldiers crossed the choppy waters of the English Channel to land on Normandy beaches to defeat Hitler’s regime.By Frank A. Blazich Jr., Smithsonian Institution, The Conversation3 days ago
What Marines may be learning from Houthi tactics in the Red SeaTo some observers of the Marine Corps’ modernization plans, aspects of the Houthis' operations in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden sound familiar.By Irene Loewenson3 weeks ago
Supreme Court to hear another major veterans benefits case this fallThe high court will consider whether VA officials are properly reviewing benefits decisions that deny veterans medical help.By Leo Shane III3 weeks ago
Korean War hero Ralph Puckett Jr. lies in honor at US CapitolCongress gave one of its highest final tributes on Monday to Ralph Puckett Jr., the last living Medal of Honor recipient of the Korean War.3 weeks ago
The Coast Guard’s only Medal of Honor recipient died rescuing MarinesWhen asked if he could go back and extract the overwhelmed Marines from Guadalcanal, the 22-year-old Munro reportedly gave a confident, “Hell, yeah!”By Claire Barrett3 weeks ago
US coalition ship shoots down Houthi missile after lull in attacksThe incident marks the end of a week-long pause of reported Houthi attacks.By Jonathan Lehrfeld3 weeks ago
Senators unsure about House plan to boost troop pay, housing stipendsHouse lawmakers are moving ahead with plans to increase junior enlisted pay and military housing stipends, but the idea could face opposition in the SenateBy Leo Shane III3 weeks ago
Vets advocates push Supreme Court to dump laws punishing homelessness A case being considered by the Supreme Court could have far-reaching impact on efforts to help homeless veterans.By Leo Shane III4 weeks ago
Former USS Howard CO was fired after ‘racially harassing comments’The Navy relieved Cmdr. Cameron Dennis in February, just a few months after he assumed command of the Japan-based warship.By Diana Stancy4 weeks ago
VA to largely end animal testing on dogs, cats within two yearsThe Department of Veterans Affairs is slated to largely end testing on dogs, cats and nonhuman primates within the next two years.By Jonathan Lehrfeld4 weeks ago
Will the Supreme Court’s GI Bill ruling mean more money for vets? A major veterans education benefits ruling by the Supreme Court this week could have far-reaching effects for millions of students.By Leo Shane III4 weeks ago