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7 awful places where it would be better to live than military housing
There’s no shortage of disturbing domeciles to which one can be assigned.
By Sarah Sicard
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Observation Post is the Military Times one-stop shop for all things off-duty. Stories may reflect author observations.
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How a soldier who feared he missed the war went on to earn the MoH
The man who regretted missing combat in World War II despite being present for the conflict’s opening shots retired from the Army a combat-hardened major.
By Jon Simkins
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‘Three Chaplains’ follows Muslim fight for military religious freedom
Three muslim chaplains aspire to change perceptions of their religion in the U.S. military.
By Sarah Sicard
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Bears raid Krispy Kreme doughnut van on Alaska Air Force Base
A sow and one of her cubs remained inside the van for approximately 20 minutes.
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7 places the missing F-35 could be hiding
The Marine Corps has requested help from the public to locate the missing F-35.
By Sarah Sicard
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Soldier reenlists while standing on division sergeant major’s desk
Soldiers have long used reenlistment ceremonies to buck the branch’s formalities, and to bend boundaries in a job that often demands unflinching discipline
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No, the Taliban are not promoting Western tourism in Afghanistan
Ski season in Afghanistan will have to wait a while.
By Sarah Sicard
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Behold this Revolutionary War uniform fit for a couch militia
For just $48.99 you can join the Continental Couch Army.
By Sarah Sicard
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PowerPoint creator, unwitting pioneer of military lethality, dies
Dennis Austin had no way of knowing that his creation would be hijacked by head-exploding graphics-loving DoD personnel.
By Jon Simkins
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Deliverance: Grubhub is bringing takeout to Naval Station Norfolk
Grubhub ordering has come to Naval Station Norfolk.
By Sarah Sicard