February 11, 2026

Recruits will no longer need a REAL ID to fly to basic training

Basic training, which often involves getting yelled at and having your head shaved, is typically not a fun experience for military recruits. But now getting there is less of a hassle.

A Marine Corps veteran’s grind to rebuild a fire-ravaged neighborhood

Every Southern California neighborhood takes on a certain kind of look after a wildfire. The mountains still sit there as if nothing happened, the sky eventually turns blue again, but entire blocks...

VA reorganization projected to cost at least $312 million

A planned restructuring of the Veterans Health Administration will cost an estimated $312 million over five years and require an initial investment of $521 million, according to a top congressional...

Marine Corps says Ospreys are getting a safety-focused overhaul

Marine Corps officials said they are implementing five major changes across its fleet of MV-22 Osprey aircraft, including major overhauls of its transmissions, after nearly 20 accidents across the...

Burial With Your Spouse in a National Cemetery: Here's What to Know

How ‘Major Payne’ became a Marine Corps comedy classic

When “Major Payne” hit theaters in 1995, it arrived disguised as a broad military comedy, led by Damon Wayans at the height of his pop-culture reach.

As naval combat evolves, there will be few ‘safe havens’ in a future war

The Navy has been heavily involved in combat operations in recent years, including two lengthy campaigns against Houthi rebels in Yemen, during which sailors were pitted against enemy drones,...

These specialized soldiers train to neutralize enemy nuclear weapons

Everyone who served in the military is familiar with the U.S. Army’s most elite forces: the Rangers, Green Berets, and even Delta Force.

He fought seven MiGs and kept it secret—70 years later, he’s getting the Medal of Honor

In “Top Gun,” Maverick’s dad was (spoiler alert) shot down after engaging a numerically superior enemy force and, in doing so, saved the lives of his wingmen.

Atlanta Veteran celebrates 100th birthday

Navy Veteran’s century-long journey celebrated at Trinka Davis Veterans Village Nearly 100 family, friends and fellow residents gathered on Jan.

From uniform to unforgettable: BHM Veteran spotlights

Throughout Black History Month (BHM), the Center for Minority Veterans (CMV) is honored to highlight the stories of Black Veterans whose commitment to community endures long after they hang up their..

He Hunted Roadside Bombs in Iraq. Now He Hunts Adventure to Combat PTSD

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ICE, Border Patrol chiefs refuse to comment on VA nurse’s killing

The heads of Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs and Border Patrol on Tuesday declined to comment on the January killings of Minneapolis protestors Renée Good and Veterans Affairs nurse...