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5 Steps to Success from a Sailor Turned NASCAR Driver
After commissioning into the Navy, surface warfare officer Jesse Iwuji mapped out a plan to race in NASCAR as a side hustle.
He Went from Sailor to NASCAR Driver. Here's How
Jesse Iwuji is the son of immigrants, a Navy reservist, a Naval Academy graduate, a former member of the academy's football t...
These Vets Climb a Mountain in Alaska to Honor POW/MIA
The mountain’s name -- Mount POW/MIA -- honors prisoners of war and troops missing in action from U.S. conflicts.
Caregivers of Wounded Vets Have Unique Job Needs. These New Projects Aim to Help
The fellowship expansion and the new booklet were announced Tuesday at an event in Washington, D.C.
Tricare Open Enrollment for 2020 Begins Soon
If you want to make changes to your coverage for 2020, you need to do it during the Tricare open enrollment period.
Retirees Could Receive Tricare Refund Check
Military retirees who paid annual Tricare Prime enrollment fees in 2018 or 2019 could soon see a refund check in the mail.
National Guard to Offer Vet Center Help During Drill Weekends
Guardsmen could soon have access to on-site mental health help at their monthly drill weekends as part of a partnership betwe...
Here's How to Adopt a Military Working Dog
Who can resist the temptation to adopt a retired military working dog?
13 Photos of Military Working Dogs Being Awesome
Protector, helper, hero and companion? That's the military working dog. Here are 13 pictures that prove it.
Military Pharmacies May Change List of Free Over-the-Counter Drugs Offered
The possible changes are part of the military medical system's shift from the services to the Defense Health Agency.
Indiana National Guard IDs Soldier Killed in Training Incident
Staff Sgt. Andrew Michael St. John, 29, of Greenwood, Indiana served in the infantry with Company B, 1st Battalion, 151st Inf...
Pentagon Rolls Out New Spouse Transition Program
The program is currently available only online through Military OneSource.
DoD to Issue Revamped Spouse Transition Program
Existing transition programs usually focus on service members, allowing spouses to attend classes on a "space available" basi...
More Vets Will Be Headed to Nursing Homes, and VA May Not Be Ready: Report
The report found the number of veterans in VA-funded nursing home care is expected to total about 44,000 by 2022.
Veteran Dies by Suicide in North Carolina VA Parking Lot
The death is the latest in a series of veteran suicides in the parking lots of VA facilities across the country.
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With B-1 Aging and B-21 Still Years Out, Air Force May Soon Have No Go-To Bomber
The U.S. is the only allied country that still flies bombers.
Support for Repeal of 'Widow's Tax' Higher than Ever, Military Coalition Tells Congress
Veterans and military groups are pushing for change in the upcoming defense bill.
DoD to Military Members, Dependents: Steer Clear of Vaping
E-cigarettes have been linked to nearly 400 cases of a mysterious lung disease.
A Navy Carrier Strike Group Is Deploying Without Its Broken-Down Aircraft Carrier
Ships from the Harry S. Truman Strike Group are deploying from this week, but one thing is missing -- the Truman.
List of Bases Contaminated with PFAS Chemicals Expected to Grow, Pentagon Says
The chairman of a task force on chemical contamination says the DoD plans to address issues at more than 400 bases.
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Army News
Army Surpasses Recruiting Goal, Attracts More Women to Sign Up
U.S. Army leaders declared victory Tuesday over the service's recruiting crisis.
Army Activates New Units in Europe to Support Poland
The Army Reserve activated seven new units, including a regional support group capable of supporting thousands of soldiers.
Special Forces Soldier Identified as Latest Combat Death in Afghanistan
The soldier killed in Afghanistan on Monday has been identified as Army Sgt. 1st Class Jeremy Griffin.
Navy News
The Navy Is Creating a New Senior Leader Position to Attack Maintenance Backlog
The service is creating a new deputy assistant Navy secretary for sustainment position on Oct. 1.
Pentagon Steps Up Efforts to Counter China's Rising Power
On Friday an American warship approached the Paracel Islands, an island chain claimed by Beijing in the South China Sea.
Navy 3-Star Says Rust on Ships Is Not Driving Up Maintenance Costs
Retired officers and experts have been sounding off on the state of the Navy's fleet after photos have shown rust buildup.
Air Force News
Air Force Sending Reinforcements to Area 51 Despite Raid's Cancellation
The U.S. Air Force is still sending reinforcements just in case things get out of hand, top officials said Tuesday.
Air Force to Institute New Fitness Requirements for Commanders
Starting next week, commanders will be expected to stay in shape, according to Chief of Staff Gen. David Goldfein.
Air Force Weighing Medal of Honor Nominations for More Airmen
The Air Force is reviewing a number of airmen who could be considered for the Medal of Honor, the service's top general said.
Marine Corps News
Textron Shows Off Mine-Hunting Drone Boat Armed with Hellfire Missiles
Textron Systems is working with the Navy to turn a mine-sweeping unmanned surface vessel into a mine-hunting craft.
Here's What the Marines Want in the Navy's Fleet of Unmanned Drone Ships
Marine Corps leaders are looking to self-driving ships that will keep the enemy guessing.
The Navy Is Creating a New Senior Leader Position to Attack Maintenance Backlog
The service is creating a new deputy assistant Navy secretary for sustainment position on Oct. 1.
Coast Guard News
Coast Guard Discovers Abandoned Panga Boat with 41 Bales of Marijuana
A helicopter crew was dispatched to conduct a search for possible people in distress.
Wreckage from Fatal Boat Fire Taken to Naval Base Ventura County
A ship-tracking website shows the barge that transported the Conception in Port Hueneme.
Cruise Ship Carrying Sightseers Collides with World War II Destroyer Floating Museum
Guests on a sightseeing tour got to see what happens when a cruise ship collides with another boat, the USS Slater.