Meet the namesake of the Navy’s newest ship, the USS Robert E. SimanekThis Marine threw himself onto a grenade to save his entrenched comrades in Korea. He absorbed the full blast — yet survived.By Jon Guttman3 days ago
A jacket, a coin, a letter: Relics of Omaha Beach tell the D-Day storyEighty years ago, Allied soldiers crossed the choppy waters of the English Channel to land on Normandy beaches to defeat Hitler’s regime.By Frank A. Blazich Jr., Smithsonian Institution, The Conversation3 days ago
Former USS Howard CO was fired after ‘racially harassing comments’The Navy relieved Cmdr. Cameron Dennis in February, just a few months after he assumed command of the Japan-based warship.By Diana Stancy4 weeks ago
The US military will begin plans to withdraw troops from NigerU.S. officials said that they will begin to withdraw troops from Niger but there is no timeline.4 weeks ago
US Naval Community College launches health science programThe Navy’s community college is partnering with Western Governors University to provide sailors with an associate degree in health science.By Diana Stancy4 weeks ago
Will the Supreme Court’s GI Bill ruling mean more money for vets? A major veterans education benefits ruling by the Supreme Court this week could have far-reaching effects for millions of students.By Leo Shane III5 weeks ago
Navy continues to struggle in recruiting as other services near goalThe Navy is performing better than it did last year, but is projected to miss its recruiting goal by roughly 6,700 sailors this fiscal year.By Diana Stancy5 weeks ago
Korean War hero Ralph Puckett to lie in honor at US CapitolMedal of Honor recipient Ralph Puckett will lie in honor at the U.S. Capitol in recognition of his heroism during the Korean War.By Leo Shane III5 weeks ago
US military to expand universal pre-K at dozens more bases this fallThe U.S. military will rapidly expand its universal pre-K program to another 79 primary schools, for a total of 80 locations, in the 2024-2025 school year.By Karen Jowers5 weeks ago
Marines at Trump resort did not break rules on politicking in uniformA viral photo of uniformed Marines at an event at former President Donald Trump's Florida home was not a violation of military rules, officials said.By Leo Shane III5 weeks ago
20 years later, Abu Ghraib detainees get their day in US courtA trial scheduled for April 15, 2024, will mark the first time survivors of Iraq’s Abu Ghraib prison will bring claims of torture to a U.S. jury.5 weeks ago
Higher enlisted pay, full housing stipends included in new House planA new military quality of life improvement plan would include targeted pay increases for young troops and bigger housing stipends for families.By Leo Shane III5 weeks ago