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Conditions in kennels for military working dogs led to 4 deaths, IG says

Four military working dogs died over a three-year period at bases across the country because they were housed in aging kennels that were not kept in good condition, a Pentagon report found.

Trailer released for World War II drama ‘Pressure,’ starring Brendan Fraser

On June 6, 1944, over 160,000 Allied troops were sent across the English Channel onto the beaches of Normandy, France, marking the assault on Western Europe.

How the Seven Days Battles lengthened the Civil War by 2 years

In 1862, the Union Army was in striking distance of Richmond, the Confederate capital. The Union commander hoped to wrap up the entire war with just a few more engagements.

Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation Application Closes March 1: What Families Need to Know

The time the US offered $100 million in gold to buy Greenland

How much can $100 million in gold buy? A year after World War II ended, President Harry Truman’s administration thought that was a fair price to purchase Greenland.

Sheridan VA’s Home Based Primary Care brings gardening to Vets

A Whole Health approach grows into daily routines for homebound Veterans Every morning, George Washington Brown checks on his garden, something that depends on him.

Hiring Veterans: Jobs of the week for Feb. 23, 2026

Editor’s note: This post contains links to jobs that are active at the time of publishing. Most job listings close 7–30 days after posting.

You could be the next owner of Darth Vader’s revolver

Now, I know what you’re thinking: “Didn’t Darth Vader have a lightsaber, and was that a Magnum P.I. reference?” Yes and yes .

The undisputed guide to proper treatment of an ROTC cadet

When joining the military, you either become an enlisted service member or a commissioned officer. There are also Warrant Officers, but you rarely see them, so they might as well not exist.

Navy relieves destroyer commander after Caribbean crash

The commander of the Navy destroyer USS Truxtun was removed from the ship on Sunday, “due to a loss of confidence” in his ability to command, following the ship colliding with a supply vessel earlier.

The Army crowns the winners of its first drone competition

Soldiers from across the Army raced quadcopters, tried out new inventions and tested out offensive drone tactics in the first Best Drone Warfighter Competition this past week.

CPR training turns softball game into lifesaving event

Every second counts when it comes to clinical readiness Last October, the stands at the Everglades Softball Complex in Florida were filled with the typical sounds of a community game.

Davis-Monthan airman indicted in plot to defraud the military of millions in medical equipment

An airman at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base is accused of defrauding the Department of Defense of millions of dollars, in an allegedly years-long scheme.

Operation Highjump was one of the military’s coldest missions to date

With polar temperatures dipping into the Southern U.S. every winter, many Americans are finding a newfound respect for their usual temperate climate.

An honest look at how relationships evolve during and after military service

Military life is built on structure. Ranks, missions, and expectations are all part of the culture. That structure does more than organize a career; it shapes identity.

VA cares for caregivers

Every step of the way A loving smile, financial management and assistance with daily living. These are just a few of the ways the caregivers who dutifully look after the Veterans in their lives...

‘Pressure’ trailer has Brendan Fraser as Eisenhower, and focuses a lot on D-Day’s weather

What do you do before ordering hundreds of thousands of men into an invasion of Europe? What kind of pressure does that put on a leader?

The Yellow Footprints: The Marine Corps Educators Workshop

In 2026, I returned to Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island not as a recruit, but as an educator participating in the U.S. Marine Corps Educators Workshop (EWS).

When the Army barred men from serving as nurses, they fought back and won

As the national conversation swirls around Pete Hegseth’s challenge of women in combat, it may be hard to imagine a similar situation more than a half-century ago.

Top enlisted Marine issues emotional appeal to ‘reach out to somebody’

The Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps is asking his fellow Marines for help. He wants them to ask for help. Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps Carlos Ruiz took to Instagram on Friday to talk about...