Naval Station Norfolk Welcomes 1st Black Female Commanding Officer Capt. Janet Days will become the 51st commanding officer of Naval Station Norfolk, making her the first Black female to hold...
The Military Could Ease Its Recruiting Crisis by Doing More to Resolve Systemic Racial Issues "There has been little discussion and recognition of how systemic disparities that some service members face in the military...
Black Female Marine General Is Latest in Year of Firsts for Military Women and Minorities Maj. Gen. Lorna Mahlock was confirmed for promotion by the Senate on Dec. 15 after President Joe Biden nominated her earlier...
Tyler Perry Will Tell the Story of an All-Black, All-Female WWII Battalion in a New Movie The 6888th Battalion was given an impossible task by Army brass, and they surpassed all expectations.
Black Special Forces Veteran Close to Being Awarded Medal of Honor After Decades of Roadblocks A Pentagon official told Military.com on the condition of anonymity that Capt. Paris Davis' nomination was approved by Gen...
America's Most Decorated Native American Veteran Was Wounded In Three Wars Despite the troubled history between native tribes and the U.S. government, American Indians have served in every major...
Supreme Court Hears Race-Conscious Admissions Cases that Could Change the Face of the Military The nation's top court listened to oral arguments for two cases that are challenging the admissions practices at both Harvard...
Fewer Black Vets Got Advanced COVID Treatments at VA Hospitals During Pandemic, Study Finds Researchers said the issue is tied to differences in care at facilities across the system, as well as other factors.
Airman Faked Racist Texts Claiming He Was Denied Special Duty, Investigation Finds The service member, who the base says faked the exchange and who was not named, is facing UCMJ punishment.
VA Weighs Ditching Lincoln Quote for Motto That's Inclusive of Women and Minorities VA Secretary Denis McDonough said the department has been speaking with veterans to get thoughts and suggestions.
A General Warned of an Impending War with China. Airmen Under His Command Say it Was 'Inappropriate' Mike Minihan, a four-star general who has led Air Mobility Command since 2021, has been known for his loud, proud and high...
Three More Sailors Die by Suicide While Their Carriers Are Stuck in Shipyards The suicide aboard the George Washington comes a month after the Navy released its first report on the last three suicides...
'A Total Shock': Parents Mourn Sudden Death of Their Air Force Academy Son Candyce and Dustin Brown last spoke to their son Hunter by phone on Sunday, Jan. 8, discussing the class schedule for his...
Army Unveils New Parental Leave Policy After Long Debate on Denials The policy grants 12 weeks of leave for new mothers and fathers, including adoptive and foster parents on active duty or full...
VA Wants Vets to Use Their Benefits When Choosing a Final Resting Place Officials say that benefits offered by the National Cemetery Administration are the most underutilized of veterans' perks.
