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Senator grills senior enlisted leaders about privatized housing NDAs

As private contractors have taken over the management of military housing on many bases, military families have long reported being asked to sign non-disclosure agreements, or NDAs, about problems in.

A Medal of Honor recipient rescued a downed pilot in WWI. The airman’s identity remained a mystery — until now.

War has a way of changing the lives of its participants. Sometimes, it puts the main actor through a moment of decision that leads to an extraordinary feat.

Top enlisted leaders say they see no issue with women in combat arms meeting standards

The top enlisted leaders for each of the military branches — all of whom are men — said they have no issue with women in combat roles meeting the same standards as men.

A new study says veterans are uniquely positioned for AI-resistant careers

AI is coming for the boring parts of white-collar work, and a new report from Redeployable, developed in partnership with Hire Heroes USA, basically says that’s a good thing.

This Marine Corps veteran codified the modern handgun shooting technique

If you watch Sean Connery or George Lazenby’s portrayal of James Bond in movies, you’ll notice that they hold handguns one-handed, often firing from the hip or point shooting (shooting instinctively,.

How much money would it take to end Veteran homelessness?

How thinking about “the end” helps us build a stronger, more effective homelessness response system Even if we could instantly provide housing for every homeless Veteran today, we would still face...

Here’s the Tom Cruise classic ‘Top Gun’ in under 3 minutes

Ladies and gentlemen, buckle up and prepare for takeoff into the adrenaline-fueled world of one of cinema’s most iconic action films.

The military really wants people to stop trespassing on its test range in the desert

You would think it’s easy to keep people from wandering across barren stretches of wasteland littered with unexploded ordnance, but apparently that’s not the case for a military test range in the...

‘Miss Atomic Bomb’ and America’s obsession with the Atomic Age

During the 1950s, mushroom clouds regularly rose on the horizon of the blistering Nevada desert, visible from hotel rooftops and cocktail lounges in Las Vegas.

‘I Felt Like a Factory Worker.’ Why VA Psychologists Are Burning Out

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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.