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With Trump pick, JD Vance is first post-9/11 vet on major party ticket

Vance is the first veteran of the enlisted ranks to run on a major-party ticket since Al Gore in 2000.

After attempted Trump assassination, veteran groups urge calm

Vets groups united Monday to remind Americans that they all share a duty in “lowering the temperature” of today’s political discourse.

Looking for a mental health provider? Tricare’s directory may not help

Auditors posed as military beneficiaries and made covert calls to see if Tricare's mental health care providers were reachable and available as advertised.

Veterans group hits goal of recruiting 100,000 election workers

When voters head to the polls to cast ballots this November, at least one out of every 10 election workers will be a veteran or a veteran's family member.

Quieting Discord: A new frontier in military leaks and extremism

From secret Pentagon leaks to radicalization in the military community, Discord is continuing to grapple with keeping bad actors off the popular platform.

Sailor searched for Biden’s electronic health records, Navy says

The sailor tried to access the president's health records in February but was unsuccessful, according to the Pentagon.

‘Toxic’ politics increase terrorism, extremism risk, DHS official says

The current political climate leads to extreme views, the official said, some of which gain footing among military and veteran communities.

How a WWII ace became the unlikely honoree of a submarine combat award

John Galvin became an ace pilot during WWII, but his most prized award may have been his Submarine Combat Patrol Insignia.

Opinion

How the Osprey crash response reinforced the power of partnerships

Outgoing Air Force Special Operations Command boss Lt. Gen. Tony Bauernfeind reflects on the international response in the wake of November's Osprey crash.

ASVAB tutor scams target military prospects, Air Force recruiters say

A burgeoning world of scammers preys on would-be military recruits, many of them teenagers, by appropriating the identities of real military recruiters.

Military families: Tell us how inflation has affected you

Tell Military Times how inflation has affected your wallet and your choices.

Troops may face inflated drug costs under Tricare, lawmakers say

Is the Tricare pharmacy contractor hurting troops and their families by squeezing out competition?

Do military families really need to move so much?

A new report from a leading advocacy group argues it’s time to give the pace of military moves, known as permanent changes of station, a fresh look.

Military needs better recipe for feeding troops, auditors say

A new government watchdog report argues the Pentagon can do more to steer troops toward nutritious options at military-run dining halls.

Army imposes stricter rules for addressing extremism among troops

The rules require continued extremism training for troops and offer more precise guidance for how commanders should address extremism in their units.

As troops struggle to find child care, 24-hour centers offer help

Around-the-clock child care centers offer peace of mind for troops who work odd hours or are deployed. But the military says it has no plans to add more.