Why World War II-Era Soldiers Didn't Use Their Helmet's Chin Strap Word got around that in certain situations, the M1 helmet might pull heads back and snap some necks.
The Importance of Flag Day Servicemembers and veterans have an old friend named Old Glory that is always there, even though it is often overlooked and...
F-35 Ejection Seat Problem Was Discovered 3 Months Ago, But Jets Kept Flying A widespread issue with ejection seats that impacted hundreds of aircraft across the U.S. military last week was first...
This Week’s Top Military Photos: Chuck Liddell Is Airborne, Finally -- Another Explosion on DVIDS Military.com's top photos of the week, July 24 - July 29.
3M Sets Up $1 Billion Trust to Settle Veterans' Suits over Earplugs The announcement follows 16 trials in which a majority of plaintiffs have won, earning awards totaling $300 million.
Air Force Moves F-22s to Poland in Bid to Protect Allies Against Russia While an influx of aircraft was brought to NATO countries in Europe in February, the alliance is now focusing on the concept...
A Dozen Sailors Checked for Smoke Inhalation After USS Milwaukee Fire at Florida Naval Base The Navy has provided new details about the fire that broke out last week aboard the USS Milwaukee, a littoral combat ship...
Fire Aboard USS Milwaukee at Florida Naval Base The Navy said that the service will be investigating the fire's cause and is still determining the extent of the damage.
Air Force, Navy Ground Hundreds of Planes Due to Faulty Ejection Seat Parts Martin-Baker flagged its cartridge-actuated devices -- explosive components used to launch an ejection seat out of the...
At Least 9 Helicopters Damaged, Blown Over in Norfolk Storm The Navy said damaged aircraft included MH-60S Seahawk and MH-53E Sea Dragon mine countermeasure helicopters.
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.
![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)")