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Culture

Marines reinstate photos in some review boards, but not for promotions

The policy reverses a 2020 Pentagon ban on photos in selection boards, which researchers believe can add bias to the process.

Army

In major restructure, Army stands up new Western Hemisphere Command

The new command combines Army North, Army South, and Forces Command under the leadership of a single four-star general.

Benefits

Under new law, Medal of Honor recipients will receive $67,500 annual stipend

The legislation roughly quadruples the special pension for living recipients of the highest military award.

News

Vets say psychiatric drug risks are often overlooked. A new law could change that.

The legislation comes amid a broader movement from veterans rallying against “overprescription” of psychiatric drugs and calls for enhanced patient safety.

Army

D-Day vet who moved to Normandy in final years dies at 101

Charles Norman Shay earned a Silver Star on Omaha Beach. He is thought to be the last of roughly 500 Native American soldiers who fought on D-Day.

Navy

USS Harry S Truman collision was nearly ‘catastrophic,’ investigation finds

A merchant ship would have "likely pierced" a berthing compartment with 120 sleeping sailors had the impact been 100 feet forward.

Navy

Navy cruiser mistook fighter jets for incoming missiles during chaotic night

Three F/A-18 Super Hornets from the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman were destroyed in mishaps during a combat-heavy deployment to the Red Sea.

Americas

62% of Americans support military action against suspected drug traffickers, survey finds

More than half of the respondents strongly or somewhat approved of using military force to take on possible drug traffickers.

Culture

How military families remember the fallen with tattoos

From recreated handwriting to portraits and landscapes to tiny birthmarks, tattoos preserve memories of the lost.

Army

Army pilots face low morale and ‘survivor remorse’ amid massive cuts

One pilot said "it feels like we are designing a force that looks like Ukraine with drones and robots, forgetting that our primary thing is maneuver. We do that very well."

Marine Corps

This is why the top Marine general doesn’t wear the commandant’s cover

Marine Corps Commandant Gen. Eric Smith requested a waiver from the Marine Corps Uniform Board to not wear the commandant’s official cover.

Carriers

China’s navy flexes muscles with new flattops

Benefits

A veteran’s service in Panama isn’t covered by the VA. There are hundreds like him.

Hundreds of U.S. troops have been denied VA claims linked to 1980s duty in Panama amid toxic chemicals and Agent Orange remnants.

History

The Navy’s original island hopping strategy

In the years between World War I and II, the U.S. military had ambitious and prescient ideas for war in the Pacific.

Military Life

Pentagon pledges $400 million for ‘immediate’ barracks renovation

Another $800 million is being directed towards "critical" repairs in military housing.

Space Force

Space Force trainees will get the service’s new dress uniform

The new formal wear will be widely available in 2026. The current class of Space Force trainees will be the first to graduate with the uniforms.

Army

The Army’s latest PSYOP recruiting ad reminds you: ‘We are everywhere’

“Words are weapons.”

Marine Corps

Marine Corps reaches retention goal in just a month

As the Corps turns 250, plenty of Marines want to stay in the service.

Air Force

Air Force F-16 pilot awarded Silver Star for actions in the Middle East

Lt. Col. William “Skate” Parks led the 480th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron to a total 108 aerial kills, and personally defended the USS Harry S. Truman from attack.

National Guard

Suspect to be charged with murder after National Guard soldier dies in DC

Troops lined the streets of the capital for a fallen soldier procession for Spc. Sarah Beckstrom, following Wednesday’s shooting.