Why Homer Simpson is a government fixture familiar to all troopsIf you’ve spent time in the armed forces, you’ve had a Homer in your unit. He's not a comedic exaggeration. He’s a federal fixture.By Clay Beyersdorfer6 days ago
Soldiers screened for appearance and politics ahead of Trump visitTrump's partisan comments received cheers or jeers from the crowd, an expression of political views in uniform that would typically result in a reprimand.By Todd South11 days ago
Higher cancer rates found in military pilots, ground crewsIn a new study the Pentagon has found higher rates of cancer among aviators than in the U.S. general population, and has further reviews planned.By Tara Copp, AP2 years ago
Iraq War veterans refuse to be defined by a war they didn’t loseDespite the war's aftermath, these veterans remain proud of their service.By Sarah Sicard2 years ago
American legacy of ‘forever wars’ lives on in its casualtiesThe divorces, wars, and military bases blurred together as they do in military families.By M. Tabar, The War Horse2 years ago
Military moves to cut suicides, but defers action on gunsDefense Secretary Lloyd Austin has ordered a number of improvements in access to mental health care to try to reduce suicides in the military.By Tara Copp, AP and Lolita C. Baldor, AP2 years ago
Tom Cruise visits carrier for screening of ‘Top Gun: Maverick’Tom Cruise once again found his way back to the sea service when he made a recent appearance aboard a U.S. aircraft carrier.By Jonathan Lehrfeld2 years ago
Are frequent moves the root of military families’ struggles?On this episode of The Spouse Angle podcast, three military spouses discuss their personal struggles with the military lifestyle.By Military Times staff2 years ago
Space Force to debut new fitness tracking pilot program within weeksThe newest branch of the armed forces is betting a more holistic approach to health can be smarter than the usual focus on annual testing.By Rachel S. Cohen2 years ago
WWII vet’s memoir slated to be part of the next ‘Band of Brothers’Along the same ilk as “Helmet for My Pillow” or “With the Old Breed,” Murphy’s account will feed the narrative of Apple TV+’s 'Masters of the Air.'By Claire Barrett2 years ago
Navy names new nuclear submarine after former Navy secretaryA future Virginia-class nuclear-powered attack submarine will bear the name of former Secretary of the Navy John H. Dalton.2 years ago
‘All Quiet on the Western Front’ is the year’s most anti-war war movieFilm is now streaming on Netflix.By Sarah Sicard2 years ago