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The Seeds of Russia's Military Collapse in Ukraine Were Planted by its Bungled Elimination of Conscription
Service Members Put Their Lives on the Line for Us. Now Congress Must Raise Their Pay to Match Inflation
Military Families Worried About Tax Bills After W-2s Show No Income Tax Withheld The Defense Finance and Accounting Service is denying a widespread issue of erroneous withholdings.
Tricare Beneficiaries Are Suffering. The Biden Administration Refuses to Hear Them Out. "Nearly a quarter of a million men and women of the United States armed forces, military retirees and their families are at...
5 Questions to Ask Yourself Before You Buy a Home A mistake in buying a home can jeopardize your financial flexibility and health, and the stakes continue to grow. Ask...
Military Members and Spouses Could Avoid State Income Taxes Thanks to New Law Changes are here, and they could mean thousands of dollars more, or less, in taxes for military families.
2023 Tax Deadlines Are Coming Up: Here's What You Need to Know Whether you're anticipating a refund or dreading the bill, you'll want to mark some important dates on your calendar.
'Widow's Tax' on Survivors Will Be Completely Gone as of Feb. 1 Benefit Checks The surviving spouses of military retirees who receive income from two separate benefit programs will no longer have their...
Three More Sailors Die by Suicide While Their Carriers Are Stuck in Shipyards The suicide aboard the George Washington comes a month after the Navy released its first report on the last three suicides...
Before a Secret Raid on an ISIS Leader's Mountain Cave Complex, US Forces Ran the Mission at a Special Recreation of the Target Area It's a similar technique to the one used before the 2011 raid that brought down Osama bin Laden.
'A Total Shock': Parents Mourn Sudden Death of Their Air Force Academy Son Candyce and Dustin Brown last spoke to their son Hunter by phone on Sunday, Jan. 8, discussing the class schedule for his...
Polish Armed Forces See Record Interest Since Ukraine War Warsaw introduced one-day military training courses nationwide for those who are interested.
Military Families Worried About Tax Bills After W-2s Show No Income Tax Withheld The Defense Finance and Accounting Service is denying a widespread issue of erroneous withholdings.
How to Fix a Howitzer: US Offers Help Line to Ukraine Troops Fixing a howitzer has been a frequent request from Ukrainian troops on the front lines.
Master Class: Finding the Federal Job 2.0 The federal government is the largest single employer of veterans—they want your subject matter expertise, transferrable skills, and security...
US Weighs in on Government Shake-up in Kyiv The State Department is weighing in on developments in Kyiv as several senior Ukrainian officials, including front-line governors, lost...
French Soldiers Hold Combat Exercise in Romania Around 600 French soldiers deployed as part of a NATO battle group in Romania held a combat exercise on...
Biden Says Supporting Ukraine a 'Worldwide Commitment' President Joe Biden thanked western allies providing military support to Kyiv as he announced on Wednesday that the United...
They Said the Rise in Military Suicide Is a Mystery. Traumatic Brain Injury May Be an Answer. Veterans who have had a head injury are at higher risk for suicide, but these deaths can be prevented, experts say.
They Said the Rise in Military Suicide Is a Mystery. Traumatic Brain Injury May Be an Answer. Veterans who have had a head injury are at higher risk for suicide, but these deaths can be prevented, experts say.
What Happened to Members of the Military Accused of Storming the Capitol on January 6? At least five service members allegedly were part of the deadly pro-Trump mob that assaulted the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6.
What Happened to Members of the Military Accused of Storming the Capitol on January 6? At least five service members allegedly were part of the deadly pro-Trump mob that assaulted the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6.
Army Unveils New Parental Leave Policy After Long Debate on Denials The policy grants 12 weeks of leave for new mothers and fathers, including adoptive and foster parents on active duty or full...
New Defense Health Director Pledges to Focus on Patients as 'Human Beings' Lt. Gen. Telita Crosland's experiences while serving as deputy Army surgeon general and as a family physician will influence...
Three More Sailors Die by Suicide While Their Carriers Are Stuck in Shipyards The suicide aboard the George Washington comes a month after the Navy released its first report on the last three suicides...
A Navy Veteran Built New Technology to Aid Wildfire Prevention and Disaster Relief Harbinger is software that combines a 1950s idea with the latest in sensors and communications technology.
Air Force Wants to Hire More Special Agents to Investigate Domestic Violence A 2021 survey that found that 66% of women and 48% of men in the Air Force reported experiencing some form of interpersonal...
Nuclear Strike Chief Seeks Cancer Review of Launch Officers It was not immediately clear if that assessment would be limited to Malmstrom Air Force Base.
Democrat Threatens to Hold Up Pentagon Nominees over Space Command HQ Decision U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet voted against confirming Brendan Owens as assistant secretary of defense for energy and...
Military Probing Whether Cancers Linked to Nuclear Silo Work Nine military officers who had worked decades ago at a nuclear missile base in Montana have been diagnosed with blood cancer.
Marines Roll Out Expanded Parental Leave Policy The Corps' version of the policy does not substantially differ from the other military branches as it allows Marines to take...
Base Retires Working Dog After a Half-Decade Sniffing Out Threats, Including 7 Million Pounds of Narcotics Gombi received two awards for her service at her retirement and adoption ceremony.
Coast Guard to Resume Fight Against Illegal Fishing in Pacific It is estimated that 1 in every 5 fish caught around the world is caught illegally.
Spirit of Norfolk Hearings Begin: Cruise Ship Had Technical Issues in Weeks Before June Blaze, Investigators Say The hearing, led by Coast Guard and National Transportation Safety Board officials, revealed new details about issues the...