Shot Show '19 Highlights
Opinions
Retired Coast Guard Master Chiefs: Washington Is Failing Our Service
"Active-duty Coast Guard servicemen and women remain on the job even as they and their families go without compensation."
A Rift Between Veterans Organizations? That's Just Plain Wrong
A recent article in The New York Times painted veteran service organizations as being at odds with each other and the VA.
Military and Veteran Caregivers: Mapping to Answers
An interactive Military and Veteran Caregiver Journey Map helps convey the impact of caregiving on families' well-being.
Afghanistan
Budget News
Senate Set to Vote on 2 Competing Plans to End Shutdown
enate leaders on Tuesday agreed to vote this week on two competing proposals to end the government shutdown.
Aid Societies Step Up to Help Retirees, Reserve and Guard Affected by Shutdown
An influx of donations has enabled Coast Guard Mutual Assistance to bump up the maximum amount a member can borrow.
Retired Coast Guard Master Chiefs: Washington Is Failing Our Service
"Active-duty Coast Guard servicemen and women remain on the job even as they and their families go without compensation."
Pacific Militarization
The Fight Against ISIS
American Soldier Wounded in Manbij Attack Fighting for His Life
Capt. Jonathan Turnbull is being treated at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center and is in serious condition.
Army Releases Long-Awaited History of War in Iraq
The study highlights failures during the conflict, including a lack of awareness of the sectarian dynamics in the country.
Pentagon IDs Troops, DIA Employee Killed in Syria Blast
Three were killed in a suicide bomb attack Wednesday; a fourth contractor died as well.
Military News
Select Service
My Membership
Most Popular Military News
CBO Suggests Raising Tricare Fees, Cutting Veteran Benefits to Slash Deficit
The Congressional Budget Office published options for reducing the imbalance, including three suggestions on Tricare.
Sig Sauer Live-Fires its Hard-Hitting New Ultra-Light Machine Gun
It's similar to the gun Sig is developing as a candidate to replace the Army's M249 squad automatic weapon.
Act of Cowardice During Anzio Invasion Still Riles WWII Veteran
Milton Miller, 93, still remembers the cowardice of his platoon leader during the invasion of Anzio, Italy in 1944.
Strangers Rally to Attend Funeral for Vietnam War Veteran Who Died Alone
Peter Turnpu had no known relatives but, thanks to a local funeral director, he was buried with full military honors.
Family, Fans Attend R. Lee Ermey's Funeral at Arlington Cemetery
Friends, family and fans shared memories of the much-loved Marine and actor.
Latest Military Videos
Army News
American Soldier Wounded in Manbij Attack Fighting for His Life
Capt. Jonathan Turnbull is being treated at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center and is in serious condition.
Soldiers Total JLTV Days After Delivery
A photo surfaced on U.S. Army WTF! Moments showing what appeared to be one of the new vehicles on its side after a rollover.
Utah National Guard: Chaplain Dies While Swimming in a Pool
Utah National Guard officials say Captain Corey C. Holmgren has died while swimming laps at a pool in West Jordan.
Navy News
Navy First Service to Test Smartphone Access to Personnel Records
The app eventually will allow sailors to read records and put in orders and leave requests.
Navy Finally Has One Weapons Elevator Working on Its Newest Carrier
The bigger and faster electromagnetic weapons elevator on the new aircraft carrier Gerald R. Ford is finally ready for use.
Navy 'Stealth' Destroyer Named for Medal of Honor Recipient to Be Commissioned
The second of three Zumwalt-class so-called stealth destroyers built at Bath Iron Works will be commissioned Saturday.
Air Force News
As Russia, China Encroach, Airmen Work to Expand Comms Network in Antarctica
In freezing conditions on the southernmost continent, four airmen had one mission: Create an expanded communications network.
Kadena Airman Found Dead Was Member of 353rd Special Operations Group
An airman found dead over the weekend at Kadena Air Base was identified Tuesday as Airman 1st Class Jimmy Casillas.
Air Force Veteran Changes Focus on GoFundMe Border Wall Initiative
Brian Kolfage, who lost both legs and his right arm in Iraq, set up his online wall-funding campaign just before Christmas.
Marine Corps News
Marines' Classic Hornet Jets to Get Upgraded Radar
The U.S. Marine Corps' F/A-18C/D Hornet fighter fleet is getting a radar upgrade.
Lawyer: Former Marine Accused of Spying Had Classified Documents on Him
Paul Whelan, a former U.S. Marine, was detained in Moscow at the end of December.
Family, Fans Attend R. Lee Ermey's Funeral at Arlington Cemetery
Friends, family and fans shared memories of the much-loved Marine and actor.
Coast Guard News
Aid Societies Step Up to Help Retirees, Reserve and Guard Affected by Shutdown
An influx of donations has enabled Coast Guard Mutual Assistance to bump up the maximum amount a member can borrow.
As Shutdown Drags On, 'Coast Guard City' Takes a Hit
The town's residents are rallying around their own as the partial government shutdown has left the Coast Guard in the cold.
Cutter Deploys to Western Pacific As Coast Guard Remains Unpaid
"Alexander Hamilton would be proud."