Trump Presents Distinguished Flying Cross to 7 Guardsmen for Wildfire Rescues The ceremony honored the actions of two crews from the 40th Combat Aviation Brigade.
STRATCOM Admiral Dodges Questions on Alleged Trump Claim of Secret New Nuke Adm. Richard said he could not discuss what may be classified and referred questions to the White House.
President Trump’s New Polar Strategy Is the First Step to Defending the Arctic On June 9, 2020, the Trump administration unveiled a new national security and defense strategy for the polar regions.
Soldier Awarded Medal of Honor on Anniversary of 9/11 Attacks That Inspired Him to Fight Sgt. Maj. Thomas "Patrick" Payne is the first living member of Delta Force to receive the nation's highest award for valor.
Trump Says Troops Won’t Have to Pay Back Deferred Payroll Taxes -- If He Wins President Donald Trump said troops won't have to pay back money owed under his own plan -- if he wins re-election.
Stars and Stripes Has Been Officially Saved from the Chopping Block, Notice States The Pentagon is reversing course on plans to shutter the venerable Stars and Stripes newspaper following an order from...
Jim Mattis Reportedly Slept in His Clothes to Be Ready for North Korea's Missile Launches The account comes from CNN's review of Bob Woodward's upcoming book, "Rage."
Troops, DoD Civilians Won't Be Able to Opt Out of Payroll Tax Deferral Plan Most troops will see paychecks increase by about 6.2% but will have to pay back all of that money next year.
Wilkie Says Bigger VA Budget Is Proof Trump Backs Veterans and Troops "What I'm looking at is the Donald Trump I know. The Donald Trump who has turned around Veteran Affairs," Wilkie said.
Trump Says Claims He Insulted Fallen Troops a Hoax, Trashes John Kelly As Possible Source "I know John Kelly, he was with me -- didn't do a good job," Trump said in an outburst at the end of a White House news...
Fort Stewart Soldiers Who Fought Gunman, Provided Care to Wounded Recognized for Valor The soldiers were awarded the Meritorious Service Medal for what Secretary of the Army Dan Driscol described as a combination...
US Air Force to Deny Retirement Pay to Transgender Service Members Being Separated from the Service The U.S. Air Force has decided to deny early retirement options for transgender service members with 15 to 18 years of...
VA to End Bargaining Agreement Contracts with Most Unions The Department of Veterans Affairs said the move supports an executive order from President Donald Trump that canceled...
Fort Stewart Army Base Shooting Raises Questions About Military Gun Policies A shooting that injured five soldiers at one of the country's largest military bases has resurfaced questions about a long...
A South Carolina War Hero Is the Namesake for the Navy’s Newest Destroyer The U.S. Navy is adding a new battleship, and its namesake will be a South Carolina war hero.
![The commander of U.S. Strategic Command, Navy Adm. Charles A. "Chas" Richard.](http://images01.military.com/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail_large/public/2020-09/mil-charles-chas-richard-1800.jpg?itok=8Ea6Go-p "The commander of U.S. Strategic Command, Navy Adm. Charles A. "Chas" Richard, provides an update on the command's mission and readiness during the COVID-19 pandemic, at the Pentagon Press Briefing Room, Washington, D.C., Sept. 14, 2020. (DoD/Lisa Ferdinando)")
![President Barack Obama awards retired Marine Cpl. William "Kyle" Carpenter, the Medal of Honor for conspicuous gallantry](http://images01.military.com/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail_large/public/2025-08/ApNewsroom_Obama.JPEG.jpg?itok=UKIqEhsJ "President Barack Obama awards retired Marine Cpl. William "Kyle" Carpenter, the Medal of Honor for conspicuous gallantry, Thursday, June 19, 2014, during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)")