Army to Require Soldiers to Test for Expert Action Badge The Expert Action Badge, an annual physical and skill-based test, will be similar to the prestigious Expert Infantryman Badge...
Combat Controller Receives Air Force Cross for Valor in Afghanistan Staff Sgt. Richard Hunter was accompanying a 50-man Special Forces team as they moved forward in Taliban-ridden Kunduz...
DoD Stands Behind Controversial Drone, Cyber Medal The Pentagon has no plans to lower the precedence of its new medal for drone pilots and cyber warriors, notwithstanding...
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.
Troop Pay Safe After Congress Approves Extension of Government Funding Troop pay is no longer in jeopardy after Congress approved legislation to keep the government funded through mid-March and...
They Fought in Iraq’s Bloodiest Battle. Will Their Kids Be the Next Generation of Marines? No matter the profession, parents and children in both civilian and military families must navigate delicate decisions about...
14.5% Junior Enlisted Pay Raise, Restriction on Care for Transgender Military Kids Headed to Biden's Desk The 4.5% raise will be added to all service members' paychecks at the beginning of January, while the remaining 10% extra for...
Army Set to Debut Master Combat Badges in Spring, Memo Says The Army is set to begin awarding Master Combat Badges, which will combine expert and traditional combat badges, next spring...
Police Say Marine Charged with Escort's Murder Googled Whether It's Possible to Scream While Being Strangled In what a local official called a "chilling" case, an active-duty Marine stationed in Florida was arrested and charged with...
