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Fort Hood mass shooter Nidal Malik Hasan to die by US Army firing squad

Hasan, a former Army officer who killed 13 people and injured 32 others during a mass shooting at Fort Hood in 2009, will be executed by firing squad.
Veteran suicides declined in 2024 for second straight year

According to a new VA report, 17.7 veterans die by suicide each day.
Air Force explosive ordnance technicians to sport new rust-colored beret

Air Force EOD technicians will wear a rust-colored beret with a metallic emblem in addition to their uniform to recognize their combat arms mission.
US removes B-1 bombers from UK base amid security concerns

The United States removed its B-1 bombers from a U.K. air base one week after several men were arrested there on suspicion of preparing terrorist acts.

Apply for Best for Vets: Trusted Brands

Military Times is now accepting submissions from companies that offer verifiable value to the military community through programs and benefits.
Insurance Guide

Military Times has outlined helpful information about car insurance, renters insurance, and life insurance for troops.
2025 PCS Guide

Read up on tips and tricks in Military Times’ 2025 Permanent Change of Station Guide.
2025 Benefits Guide

Learn how your military benefits — including health care, retirement pay and more — have changed in 2025.

Has the Pentagon given up on AI polygraph analysis of loyalty?

AI-aided scanning of speech patterns, vocal stress or facial expressions to read minds lacks scientific backing and will compound errors, critics argue.

Supreme Court hears incarcerated veteran’s case challenging process for VA claims appeals

The case involves a veteran who is receiving reduced disability benefits while serving up to 40 years in prison.
2 veterans battle in court and online over defamation, for-profit claims processing

A local government official alleges a for-profit company attacked VSOs as having a “monopoly” on helping veterans with disability claims.
Unemployment rate for post-9/11 vets up as job market slumps

The unemployment rate for the nation’s post-9/11 generation of veterans rose from 3.5% in August to 4.1% in September.

Nearly 500,000 veterans to get 3-month break from paying life insurance premiums

Just in time for the holidays, veterans won’t have to pay Veterans’ Group Life Insurance premiums for three months.

Ukraine’s ‘Army of Robots’ idea presents fearsome future | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 10.6.26

A former Ukrainian defense official launches a futuristic robotic army initiative. Plus — a retired Green Beret turns to mine clearing as a new mission.