US special forces rescue second F-15 airman from IranThe airman, the weapons officer of an F-15 jet shot down on Friday, was wounded but “will be just fine,” President Trump announced.By Phil Stewart and Menna Alaa El-Din, Reuters4 weeks ago
Navy fires commanding officer of destroyer USS MasonCapt. Chavius Lewis was relieved of his duties due to a "loss in confidence" in his ability to command, the Navy said.By Beth Sullivan3 months ago
Navy fires warship CO in the middle of a deploymentThe officer had been in command of the cruiser Normandy for less than eight months.By Geoff Ziezulewicz3 years ago
Advocates sue DoD for release of sexual assault prosecution recordsFOIA requests were originally filed back in May.By Meghann Myers3 years ago
Military a key focus of Supreme Court argument on affirmative actionSolicitor General Elizabeth Prelogar argued that a diverse officer corps is necessary for national security.By Irene Loewenson4 years ago
If Supreme Court ends affirmative action, how will the military adapt?The officer corps already is markedly less racially diverse than the enlisted troops. And that gap may widen, defenders of affirmative action warn.By Irene Loewenson4 years ago
Two veterans among those killed in Raleigh mass shootingA Marine veteran and a Navy veteran just weeks away from her wedding were among the victims of a deadly mass shooting.By Jonathan Lehrfeld4 years ago
Military sexual assault victims could get back benefits under planThe measure is unlikely to pass this year, but could be a point of focus for lawmakers in 2023.By Leo Shane III4 years ago
The Oath Keepers Jan. 6 trial is underway — here’s what we know so farThe Oath Keepers founder and his associates are standing trial in Washington's federal court.By Jonathan Lehrfeld4 years ago
Feres helps military avoid accountability for harm. New ruling could be a chance for justice.For decades, the Feres doctrine has protected the military from lawsuits over things like training mishaps, medical malpractice, and sexual assault.By Sonner Kehrt, The War Horse4 years ago
Supreme Court hears case on retroactive benefits for disabled veteransDecades’ worth of retroactive disability compensation could add up to hundreds of thousands of dollars for some veterans.By Irene Loewenson4 years ago
Navy hits its active duty enlisted recruitment goals, but not officersThe Navy is bracing for even more significant recruitment difficulties in fiscal 2023.By Diana Stancy4 years ago