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U.S. service members on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, attend a National Day of Prayer service at the protestant chapel on MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 7, 2026. The National Day of Prayer is an annual observance held on the first Thursday of May that encourages all Americans to pause, reflect, and pray for our nation. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Jessica J. Mazzamuto)

Pentagon cuts 180 faiths from recognized religion list

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Jun 6, 2026

Retired Col. Bruce Crandall

Medal of Honor recipient and legendary Vietnam War helicopter pilot ‘Old Snake’ has died

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jun 2, 2026

U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion traverse an obstacle course training event at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, April 10, 2026. The O-Course is a series of obstacles designed to build recruits’ strength, agility, endurance and confidence. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Adrian Guerrero Martinez)

Veteran homelessness dropped only 1% during 2024

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on May 31, 2026

U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Gregory K. Anderson, commanding general of the XVIII Airborne Corps, conducts the oath of enlistment for 64 future U.S. Soldiers during the 85th National Airborne Day celebration at the Airborne and Special Operations Museum, Fayetteville, N.C., Aug. 16, 2025. This event commemorated paratroopers past and present, celebrating 85 years of U.S. airborne history with events at the Airborne and Special Operations Museum (ASOM).

Army reaches its recruiting goal several months early

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on May 23, 2026

The Patrick Space Force Base SLD 45 Base Honor Guard performs a demonstration of Military Funeral Honors Ceremony at Patrick Space Force Base on May 29, 2025. The Base Honor Guard is manned by volunteer Airmen and Guardians who perform this additional duty to honor the culture and history of the Air and Space Force and are often called upon for ceremonial demonstrations at retirement ceremonies, promotion ceremonies, military and veteran funerals, and other events and ceremonies where Air Force heritage and honor are paramount. (U.S. Space Force photo by DeAnna Murano)

A VA system paid out millions in ‘improper’ claims

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on May 14, 2026

Military applicants who processed through Chicago MEPS take the Oath of Enlistment during a ceremony at U.S. Military Entrance Processing Command headquarters in North Chicago, Illinois, April 15, 2026. USMEPCOM is responsible for processing applicants into the Armed Forces, ensuring each meets enlistment standards.

Military will now prescreen recruits for 28 medical conditions

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on May 6, 2026

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Cesar Ramirez, a warehouse clerk with Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 12 pours a canteen of water on his head after a conditioning hike at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, May 23, 2019. Marines with MAG-12 hiked as part of a continuous effort to improve their physical fitness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Seth Rosenberg)

Marines in hot barracks getting portable air conditioners

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Apr 29, 2026

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Nhien Do shaves during Artillery Relocation Training Program 23.3 in the North Fuji Maneuver Area at Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji, Japan, Nov. 26, 2023. Marines continue to maintain good hygiene and grooming standards while in field conditions. The skills developed at ARTP increase the proficiency and readiness of the only permanently forward-deployed artillery unit in the Marine Corps, enabling them to provide indirect fires. Do, a native of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is an artilleryman with Alpha Battery, 3d Battalion, 12th Marine Littoral Regiment, 3d Marine Division. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Alyssa Chuluda)

Marines now have 12 months to meet shaving rules

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Apr 27, 2026

Coast Guard shutdown

Coast Guard families say they feel ‘forgotten’ amid government shutdown

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Apr 24, 2026

Sgt. Nathan Winter lifts a 40-lbs sandbag as part of the Army's new Combat Field Test at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Virginia.

Army releases details on new test for combat arms soldiers

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Apr 22, 2026

Barracks Repair

Military budgets $57 billion to fix bases and ‘substandard’ barracks

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on Apr 21, 2026

Two married individuals hold hands at Fort Knox, Kentucky on Feb. 24, 2026.

Caregivers need greater support to help assist veterans, watchdog finds

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Apr 20, 2026

Airmen assigned to Flights 081-097 march in the 737th Training Group’s graduation parade, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, January 8, 2026. The ceremony is one of three graduation events for the Department of the Air Force Basic Military Training and signifies the transition from trainee to Airman. Maj Gen Scott A. Cain, Commander, Air Force Test Center, Edwards Air Force Base (AFB), Calif., was the reviewing official for the ceremony. The 37th Training Wing, known as “Gateway to the Air Force,” is home to BMT. (U.S. Air Force photo by Ismael Ortega)

The Air Force met its annual recruiting goal 5 months early

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Apr 17, 2026

U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to the Presidential Salute Battery, 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), participate in a ruck march followed by a door bundle airdrop retrieval during the 2026 Best Mortar Competition at Fort Benning, GA. April 9, 2026. The event tests Soldiers’ endurance and ability to locate and recover equipment delivered by aerial resupply. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Christopher Smith)

How an overhaul of federal layoffs could affect veterans

By Patty Nieberg, Jeff Schogol

Posted on Apr 15, 2026

Air Force bonus

Air Force offers up to $50,000 annual bonuses to keep aviators in the service

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Apr 8, 2026

Military Pay Raise 2027

Military’s new budget could give 7% pay raise to most junior troops

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Apr 7, 2026