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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 behind famed ‘Burst of Joy’ photo dies at 92

Retired Col. Robert L. Stirm, the man featured in the famous Vietnam War Pulitzer Prize-winning photo “Burst of Joy” has died.

By Claire Barrett

8 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

89 Air Force jobs now eligible for retention bonuses

The bonuses range from $180,000 to $360,000, according to a leaked Air Force memo.

19 months ago

This Navy legend reenlisted in a Little Red Corvette

"Little Red Corvette, shipmate you're much too fast."

By Geoff Ziezulewicz and J.D. Simkins

3 years ago