65th Regiment Receives Congressional Gold Medal The Congressional Gold Medal has been awarded to Puerto Rican troops once disparaged as "rum and Coca-Cola soldiers."
Pentagon Could Make Combat Action Badge Retroactive to World War II Congress says the DoD should consider authorizing the Combat Action Badge for soldiers serving as far back as World War II.
Airman Hero on Train Attack: 'I'm Not Going to Leave Everyone to Die' The airman who charged a gunman on an Amsterdam-to-Paris train believed that might be his last act in this world, but said...
Air Controller Guides 'Blindfolded' Harrier Pilot to Safe Landing The rhythm of his typical work of monitoring aircraft on final approach to the airfield was fractured when a gunnery sergeant...
Navy Revises 'American Sniper' Chris Kyle's Medal Count The Navy revised the medal count of "American Sniper" Chris Kyle, removing two valor awards, including one of two Silver...
Marines Killed in Chattanooga Shooting to Receive Heroism Medal Two Marines who died during a shooting in Chattanooga will receive a medal the service reserves for acts of non-combat...
Trump Presents Medal of Honor to Vietnam War Medic Trump presented the Medal of Honor to retired Capt. Gary Michael "Mike" Rose for treating the wounded during Operation...
Military Moves, School Enrollment and Spouse Employment Were Upended by Tuberville Promotions Blockade For the bulk of 2023, Tuberville placed the hold on all nominations for general and flag officers, which must be approved by...
Navy Officer Charged with Murdering Wife Last Year in Japan Hotel The family of Jesse Olsen said the Navy has provided little support since notifying Olsen's parents of the news.
Pentagon Will Use Health Screenings, Commanders to Ferret Out Trans Troops for Separations Despite the unresolved legal challenge, defense officials now say that they plan to utilize the military's regular health...
'They Don't Care About My Kids': Marine Families Take Military to Court After Child Abuse at Yuma Day Care In November, the families filed a federal tort claim, which allows individuals to litigate against the government. The filing...
One Trillion Dollars?! Nine Charts to Help Demystify the Pentagon's Budget Golden Dome, shipbuilding, warrior ethos: Here’s your primer to start following the Defense Department’s billions.
