Fred Smith, FedEx founder and Marine Corps veteran, dies at 80Before launching FedEx, Smith served two tours in Vietnam, where he was twice wounded and earned the Silver Star for combat valor.By Military Times staff11 hours ago
US strikes on Iran draw support from GOP leaders, concerns from DemsSaturday's attack on Iran nuclear sites is expected to spur new congressional discussions about presidential war powers.By Leo Shane III2 days ago
Navy uses 3-D printing to manufacture destroyer parts The 3-D printing process reduced the manufacturing time of one part, which traditionally takes nearly a year to produce, by 80%. By Zita Ballinger Fletcher4 days ago
How a good PAO could spin Peter Griffin’s unapologetic havocThe military, to be sure, has managed to explain away far worse than Peter Griffin.By Clay Beyersdorfer4 days ago
Navy reaches fiscal 2025 recruiting goal 3 months earlyAfter falling short of its recruiting goal for the first time ever in 2023, the Navy has now reached its recruiting goal two years in a row.By Riley Ceder5 days ago
The history of presidents activating US troops on American soilU.S. presidents have rarely federalized the National Guard to intervene in protests on U.S. soil.By Claire Barrett5 days ago
DOD schools reorganize to target more support to military childrenThe school system is adding more psychologists and administrative officers, but there's concern about some positions being eliminated. By Karen Jowers5 days ago
OpinionWhy I chose to retire from government service at this timeIn this op-ed, retired Navy Capt. John Cordle shares why he chose to retire from his position as a federal worker under the current administration. By Capt. John Cordle (ret.)5 days ago
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 Beyersdorfer7 days ago
Supreme Court ruling gives extra payouts to some combat-wounded vets The high court ruled that limits on the government's combat-related special compensation program unfairly took away support for injured vets. By Leo Shane III8 days ago
Marines temporarily detain man while guarding LA federal buildingMarcos Leao, a former Army combat engineer, was detained by Marines as he was rushing to get to a Veterans Affairs appointment.By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press10 days ago
What to expect at the Army’s 250th anniversary paradeMore than 6,000 troops are poised to march near the National Mall to honor the Army’s 250th anniversary on Saturday, which happens to be Trump's birthday.By Tara Copp, AP10 days ago