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Navy’s next amphibious ship named for Marines’ Helmand province fight
The Navy will honor the Marines and sailors who served in Afghanistan with the name of the next America-class amphibious ship.
The Coast Guard’s only Medal of Honor recipient died rescuing Marines
When asked if he could go back and extract the overwhelmed Marines from Guadalcanal, the 22-year-old Munro reportedly gave a confident, “Hell, yeah!”
US coalition ship shoots down Houthi missile after lull in attacks
The incident marks the end of a week-long pause of reported Houthi attacks.
Senators unsure about House plan to boost troop pay, housing stipends
House lawmakers are moving ahead with plans to increase junior enlisted pay and military housing stipends, but the idea could face opposition in the Senate
Vets advocates push Supreme Court to dump laws punishing homelessness
A case being considered by the Supreme Court could have far-reaching impact on efforts to help homeless veterans.
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 Stancy
House passes billions in aid for Ukraine, Israel — next is the Senate
The House has approved a $95 billion package of foreign aid for Ukraine, Israel and other U.S. allies after months of turmoil on Capitol Hill.
VA to largely end animal testing on dogs, cats within two years
The Department of Veterans Affairs is slated to largely end testing on dogs, cats and nonhuman primates within the next two years.
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.
Navy continues to struggle in recruiting as other services near goal
The 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 Stancy