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Ex-Navy SEAL Robert O'Neill sued a pair of podcasters for $25 million, claiming that they have tarnished his reputation going back to the raid, killing of Osama bin Laden. (Robert O'Neill website)

The Latest in Ex-Navy SEAL Robert O'Neill's $25 Million Defamation Lawsuit

The $25 million defamation lawsuit by ex-Navy SEAL Rob O'Neill could be decided by a jury in state or federal court.

A veteran in a wheelchair exits a van to a crowd waving American flags.

Veterans Can Now Get VA Auto Grants Every 10 Years. Here's What Changed

A disabled veteran who received a Department of Veterans Affairs automobile grant decades ago can now apply for another one.

U.S. Space Force Capt. Erin Davis, 1st Range Operations Squadron range operations commander, maintains situational awareness inside the Morrell Operations Center during support for the Falcon 9 Starlink 6-78 mission, at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida, Nov. 20, 2025. The Starlink 6-78 mission marks the 100th launch from the Eastern Range this year. The MOC supports every space launch from CCSFS and Kennedy Space Center. (U.S. Space Force photo by Gwendolyn Kurzen)

US Space Force Turns 6: Has It Met Expectations?

The U.S. Space Force marked its sixth anniversary in December, reflecting a shift from stand-up to sustained operations as...

U-486 at sea, the submarine sank the SS Léopoldville, causing the largest loss of life for an American division in a ship incident during WWII. (Armed Conflicts)

A U-Boat Killed 763 American Soldiers on Christmas Eve in 1944. The Army Kept It Secret for 50 Years

Howard woke up around midnight in a hospital in Cherbourg, France. He was among the lucky ones. On that Christmas Eve in 1944...

An Airman fills out tax forms, Feb. 9, 2017, at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Mont. (U.S. Air Force photo/Daniel Brosam)

Free and Discounted Tax Preparation for Military

Military personnel and their families have access to a variety of tax preparation and filing services for free.

HL7442, the aircraft involved, pictured in 1980 with a previous livery. (Wikimedia Commons)

In 1983, the Soviets Shot Down a Passenger Plane and Killed a US Congressman

The 48-year-old Democrat was arguably the most anti-communist voice in Congress. He had introduced legislation to ban all...

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US Navy Destroyer Docks at Israeli Red Sea Port

US Navy destroyer docks at Israeli Red Sea port.

EU Lists Iran's Revolutionary Guard as Terrorist Organization

EU lists Iran's Revolutionary Guard as terrorist organization.

Hegseth Warns Iran Against Developing Nuclear Weapons

Hegseth warns Iran against developing nuclear weapons, saying US military 'prepared to deliver.'

Moscow Has Agreed to Trump's Proposal to Halt Strikes on Kyiv

Moscow has agreed to Trump's proposal to halt strikes on Kyiv, Kremlin says.

Investigations and Features

In One of the Marines' Most Iconic Jobs, a Stunning Pattern of Suicide

Marine Corps drill instructors are a national symbol of discipline. But for some, their imposing persona belies a dark...

Army Capt. Jeremy Kuykendall and his wife Kate, cradle their daughter

Unsupervised: Military Child Care Centers Slow to Report Abuse with Little Oversight

A Military.com investigation into military day care centers revealed that service branch rules generally prioritize...

Army News

Image from U.S. Department of the Army No Gun Ri Review Report - p47. These photos were uncovered and released during the investigation. (Wikimedia Commons)

The No Gun Ri Massacre: When American Soldiers Killed Hundreds of South Korean Refugees

For three days, soldiers of the 7th Cavalry Regiment poured rifle and machine gun fire into the twin tunnels. Families...

Portrait of Italian-American Medal of Honor recipient Luigi Palma di Cesnola, by Jacob D. Blondel. (The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Gift of Mrs. James Bradley Cook, 1967)

Arrested and Unarmed, He Led a Cavalry Charge and Became the First Italian-American Medal of Honor Recipient

On June 17, 1863, Col. Luigi Palma di Cesnola was forced to watch his men get slaughtered near the village of Aldie, Virginia...

Navy News

Two traditional dhows sail by a large container ship in the Strait of Hormuz.

What to Know About the Strait of Hormuz as Iran Plans Military Drill

The U.S. military's Central Command issued a warning telling Tehran that any “unsafe and unprofessional behavior near U.S...

Patriotic Kenny, an 84-year-old Navy veteran, rides his mobility scooter alongside another veteran during a neighborhood outing that has become a symbol of his viral TikTok campaign to combat isolation and promote veteran mobility. (Patriotic Kenny Foundation)

84-Year-Old 'Patriotic Kenny' Helps Veterans, Goes Viral on TikTok

An 84-year-old Navy veteran turned viral TikTok fame into a grassroots effort that helps isolated veterans regain mobility...

Air Force News

Iran's Revolutionary Guard Commander Warns the US, Says His Force Has its 'Finger on the Trigger'

Gen. Mohammad Pakpour, warned the United States and Israel “to avoid any miscalculation.”

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Paul A. Millis, crew chief assigned to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 252, raises a lift in preparation for a Flight In Support of a Deployed Unit (FISDU) at the Shannon Airport, Ireland, March 12, 2015. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Koby I. Saunders/Released)

Irish Lawmaker Wants Legislation Requiring US Military Aircraft Inspections

Conor Sheehan, an Irish Labour Party politician, called Ireland's lack of aircraft inspections "troubling."

Space Force News

US Space Force Turns 6: Has It Met Expectations?

The U.S. Space Force marked its sixth anniversary in December, reflecting a shift from stand-up to sustained operations as...

Space Force basic training candidates undergo inspection.

Space Force Education Programs: What Guardians Need to Know

The Space Force offers guardians multiple education pathways, from automatic enrollment in the Community College of the Air...

Marine Corps News

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Benjamin T. Watson, commanding general, Training and Education, deputy commandant, Training and Education, delivers his remarks during a retirement ceremony at the National Museum of the Marine Corps, Triangle, Virginia, Jan. 9, 2026. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joshua Barker)

Trump Taps New Marine Commander for Key US Force in Japan

Lt. Gen. Benjamin Watson has been tasked to lead the Marine Corps’ only permanently forward-deployed force in Japan, placing...

A U.S. Marine with 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, fires a Switchblade 300 loitering munition system during Black Diamond at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Aug. 14, 2024. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Corporal Jaye Townsend)

Marines Field Anduril Loitering Munitions for Infantry in 2026

The Marine Corps is rolling out the Bolt-M loitering munition to infantry squads in 2026, delivering more than 600 man...

Coast Guard News

Coast Guard Cutter Neah Bay breaks ice on Lake Erie in February 2015.

Coast Guard Battles Winter Ice on Great Lakes

Two Coast Guard cutters — the Mackinaw and the Neah Bay — broke ice so other ships could continue moving or reach safe harbor...

A U.S. Coast Guardsman, a member of Port Security Unit (PSU) 308, mans a Browning M2HB heavy machine gun while on patrol near South Padre Island, Texas, Nov. 2, 2025. PSU 308 was deployed to South Padre Island in support of Operation River Wall, the Coast Guard’s response to increased drug and human trafficking along the Rio Grande River. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Cheyenne Basurto)

Station South Padre Island Receives Record $200M Facelift From Coast Guard

Multi-million-dollar renovations near the U.S.-Mexico border will deter illegal migrants in southern Texas, officials said.

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