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Veteran who lost both of his legs in combat reenlists in the Marine Corps

Staff Sgt. Johnny “Joey” Jones, who medically retired in 2012 after losing both of his legs in combat, said he felt he had more to give to the service.

By Cristina Stassis

2 months ago

Airman indicted in scheme to overthrow Haitian island, take sex slaves

The two men allegedly conspired to recruit and lead an expeditionary mercenary force — made up of D.C.'s unhoused population — to overthrow the island.

By Cristina Stassis

8 months ago

Country music no longer owns the troops, and that’s a good thing

Troops today are just as likely to share playlists filled with hip-hop, EDM or K-pop as they are with country music legends.

By Clay Beyersdorfer

11 months ago

‘Bad paper’ discharge upgrades are taking too long. Can that be fixed?

The Army Discharge Review Board took an average of 34 months to adjudicate liberal consideration cases in 2024, the slowest turnaround among the services.

By Hope Hodge Seck

11 months ago

Pentagon begins outreach to reenlist troops booted for COVID vaccine

The Defense Department is offering back pay to service members who were involuntarily separated after refusing the COVID-19 vaccine.

By Riley Ceder and Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press

16 months ago

Plan would make military enlistment, retention bonuses tax exempt

A bill introduced in the House this week proposes to end federal taxes on bonuses given to troops for joining or re-enlisting in the military.

By Leo Shane III

16 months ago