Marines reopen second WWII-era airfield to prep for future combatThe opening of the North Carolina airfield follows the service’s June recertification of an airfield on the Pacific island of Peleliu.By Todd South11 hours ago
New missile allows Marine pilots to strike far, avoid air defenses Marine fighter pilots now have a missile that can strike targets up to 230 miles away, keeping aviators out of the range of many air defense systems.By Todd South2 days ago
Man charged for posing as doctor to steal vet suicide prevention fundsA federal grand jury indicted a Massachusetts man for posing as a doctor to steal $50,000 in suicide prevention funds designed to help vets.By Leo Shane III7 months ago
Why getting more female troops into Special Operations will take timeAs recently released data from the military services has shown, the participation of women in elite special operations roles remains a rarity.By Hope Hodge Seck7 months ago
Marine vet who hit police with hockey stick at Capitol gets 3+ yearsMarine veteran Michael Joseph Foy swung his hockey stick at police officers, hitting them at least 11 times in 16 seconds.By Michael Kunzelman, The Associated Press7 months ago
More VA health care, GI Bill eligiblity could keep vets out of jail A commission studying the problem of post-military incarceration says better support programs could help many veterans.By Leo Shane III7 months ago
Marine veteran John Deaton to challenge Sen. Elizabeth WarrenA campaign video highlights his years serving as a judge advocate at Marine Corps Air Station in Yuma, Arizona.7 months ago
Student vets seek mental health care more often than military peersResearchers say the higher medical care usage rate reflects the stress on student vets and their willingness to accept help.By Leo Shane III7 months ago
Air Force recruiting rebounds while Army, Navy still struggleAir Force recruiting boss Brig. Gen. Christopher Amrhein said Tuesday he is “cautiously optimistic” about staying on track for the rest of the year.By Rachel S. Cohen7 months ago
Marine Corps’ deadliest sniper, Charles ‘Chuck’ Mawhinney, dies at 75The Lakeview, Oregon, native recorded 103 confirmed kills in Vietnam over the span of 16 months in 1968 and 1969.By Jon Simkins7 months ago
Native American veterans save millions after VA waives copaymentsThe VA said it exempted or reimbursed more than 143,000 copayments totaling approximately $2.5 million.By Jonathan Lehrfeld7 months ago
DOD ‘slow rolling’ fair special pays for Guard, Reserve, advocates sayPentagon officials fear such reforms could harm active duty retention.By Davis Winkie7 months ago