The 5 Americans who made history by earning the Victoria Cross
Since Queen Victoria instituted the Victoria Cross in 1856, five American-born men have received Britain’s highest military award for valor.
By Jon Guttman
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The real ‘Viper’: This Top Gun instructor notched a rare combat feat
Rear Adm. Kenneth W. “Pete” Pettigrew’s Vietnam success made him the only Top Gun instructor to put his training to practical use against an enemy plane.
By Jon Guttman
House repeals 2002 war authorization, with Senate action coming next
The House voted Thursday to repeal the 2002 authorization of military force against Iraq, a step that supporters say is necessary to constrain presidential war powers even though it is unlikely to affect U.S. military operations around the world.
By Joe Gould
The Spouse Angle Podcast – Up this week: Breaking Down Legislation That Would Impact Military Families Financially
Help may be on the way for military spouses struggling to find employment or pay for child care, as Congress weighs multiple bills that would impact military families financially.
By Military Times staff
Justice Department drops lawsuit, grand jury probe over Bolton book, lawyer says
Former national security adviser John Bolton’s lawyer described the government’s efforts to block the book as part of a “politically motivated order” by Trump.
Reversing Trump-era decision, feds strengthen enforcement of rules protecting troops from predatory lenders
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau announced Wednesday it will restart its examinations of lenders to enforce the Military Lending Act.
By Karen Jowers
Military will pay toward in-home child care for some families in pilot program
Pilot program starts in five regions July 6.
By Karen Jowers
No. 1 recruit concern before heading to basic training? No. 2
Bathrooms in basic training leave new recruits shaking in their boots.
By Sarah Sicard
Biden, Putin set consultations on updating nuclear pact
Putin said he and Biden agreed to begin negotiations on nuclear talks to potentially replace the New START treaty limiting nuclear weapons after it expires in 2026.
By Jonathan Lemire, The Associated Press
Schumer, White House back repeal of Iraq War authorization
The White House said it supports the legislation and stressed that no ongoing military activities are reliant upon the 2002 authorization.
China sends largest group of military aircraft in single day near Taiwan
The Taiwanese Ministry of National Defense said 28 People’s Liberation Army aircraft entered Taiwan’s air defense identification zone from the southwest.
By Mike Yeo
Book excerpt: ‘Rock the Boat: Embrace Change, Encourage Innovation, and Be a Successful Leader’
This retired Navy rear admiral shares her first-hand experience serving in some of the toughest leadership positions across the nation.
By Danelle Barrett