Medal of Honor upgrade for Vietnam-era Recon Marine part of new bill
Suffering two broken legs and heavy bleeding, Capers continued fighting and directed his team in the counterattack.
By Todd South
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US spent $6 billion in the past 3 years to recruit and retain troops
The multi-year effort has been part of a growing campaign to counter enlistment shortfalls.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
Book excerpt: ‘The Other Face of Battle: America’s Forgotten Wars and the Experience of Combat’
"The Other Face of Battle" reminds us that "irregular" or "asymmetrical" warfare is now not the exception but the rule. Understanding its roots seems more crucial than ever.
By Wayne E. Lee, David L. Preston, Anthony E. Carlson, and David Silbey
Postal Service unveils stamp honoring Japanese American WWII veterans
The “Go For Broke: Japanese American Soldiers of World War II” stamp honors the second generation Japanese Americans, or Nisei, who fought during the war and faced discrimination in the U.S.
Why sailors love a filthy, unwashed coffee mug
You'll never catch a sailor washing out a coffee mug.
By Sarah Sicard
Putin confirms Russian exit from Open Skies Treaty
The Russian president signed a bill to withdraw from the treaty allowing surveillance flights over military facilities, following the U.S. exit from the pact.
Supreme Court won’t review men-only draft registration law
The Supreme Court said it’ll be up to Congress, not the court, to decide whether to change the requirement that only men must register for the draft.
Murder trial of Marine Raider in death of Army Green Beret begins Monday
Gunnery Sgt. Mario Madera-Rodriguez begins what is scheduled to be a three-week trial at Norfolk Naval Station, Virginia.
By Todd South
Book excerpt: ‘The Common Sense Way: A New Way To Think About Leading and Organizing’
In this book you’ll learn what many other common sense leaders across the ages have learned before us: How to Live, Learn, and Lead the “Common Sense Way.”
By Pete Blaber
American Legion official resigns over censored Memorial Day speech
American Legion leaders in Ohio also suspended the post's charter and are taking steps to close it after the head of the post stepped down.
By John Seewer, The Associated Press
Best pics of the week: June 6, 2021
The 2021 Dragon Challenge, a landing craft departs for an amphibious raid exercise, and more in this week's Best Pics of the Week.
The Spouse Angle Podcast — Up this week: Top Financial Planning Tips for Military Families
A financial expert who works with military families shares his top tips and practical advice for building financial security — especially during hard times.
By Military Times staff