After 50 years, this WWII soldier finally received his Medal of Honor
After decades of discrimination, Vernon Baker was finally recognized for his heroism during an assault on a German stronghold during WWII.
By Jon Guttman
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Defense Department dumps travel policy for troops seeking abortions
Defense leaders had provided travel stipends to troops who needed to cross state lines to seek abortion counseling.
Chief Bass speaks: Enlisted promotions, developing leaders and creating a culture of respect
Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force JoAnne Bass is looking at everything from how airmen are evaluated and promoted to enlisted training, culture, resiliency and suicide prevention.
This study is recruiting troops for mild TBI research
An MRI upgrade could make it easier for doctors to detect mild traumatic brain injuries with a scan.
Sen. Jack Reed is a quiet professional. If Democrats win the Senate, he’ll be front and center.
With Democrats fighting to retake the Senate and the White House in the Nov. 3 elections, Sen. Jack Reed is favored to move into one of Congress' most visible positions and become a major defense figure for his party ― and just as the military’s transition toward competition with China and Russia is gaining momentum.
By Joe Gould
Iran puts air defense assets on display
Iran's recently concluded air defense drill proves it is developing deterrence-by-denial capabilities with or without foreign assistance, say the authors of this commentary.
By Behnam Ben Taleblu and Maj. Shane "Axl" Praiswater
Driver in 2019 crash that killed 7 members of JarHeads Motorcycle Club had drug problem
The pickup truck driver told police after his arrest he had used both heroin and cocaine the morning of the crash.
Here’s how the National Guard is supporting the Nov. 3 election
Military Times is tracking the National Guard's support for the 2020 presidential election.
By Davis Winkie
Pennsylvania county will evaluate 9 mistakenly discarded military ballots
The local elections board in Luzerne County will carefully consider nine mistakenly discarded military ballots, which have been linked to specific voters.
Fees at national parks waived for veterans, Gold Star families starting next month
Active-duty troops and their families can already visit the sites for free.
Esper, Pompeo drive US anti-China message in India visit
Defense Secretary Mark Esper shoring up defense ties with India to counter China.
‘I am his family’: How a sisterhood of ‘widowed military fiancées’ is fighting for each other
"In my experience as a widowed fiancée (yes, widowed), you do not receive the same consideration or kindness after your partner dies as a direct family member or spouse, despite going through the same tremendous loss."
By Kathleen Bourque