Danger pay for US troops could double, expand to more regions
The U.S. defense budget request for Fiscal Year 2027 has raised the prospect of an increase in the monthly stipend paid out to troops in dangerous regions.
By Hope Hodge Seck
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US destroys six Iranian small boats, shoots down missiles, drones, admiral says
Adm. Brad Cooper said Iran was trying to interfere with a U.S. military operation to open the Strait of Hormuz to commercial traffic.
By Phil Stewart and Idrees Ali, Reuters
Veterans band together to give Vietnam Marine a proper burial
"Anyone who puts their life on the line for our country, to fight for our freedom, deserves more than to be thrown into a pauper's cemetery."
By Mark Rice, Ledger-Enquirer
Pentagon honors top civilian employers for reservists and National Guardsmen
Fifteen companies were honored with the Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award on Friday.
Is DoD moving too quickly to merge commissaries and exchanges?
Questions remain about whether this will benefit customers.
By Karen Jowers
Top US Marine acknowledges worries on Japan-Korean ties
Gen. David Berger, the new U.S. Marines commandant, acknowledged Wednesday that he is concerned about deteriorating relations between Japan and South Korea, both key regional allies, but expressed hopes politicians would work out a resolution.
Marine who reportedly tried to enter Nebraska Air Force base heavily armed faces military hearing
A preliminary military court hearing at Marine Corps Base Hawaii is scheduled for Wednesday.
Millions more will soon be allowed to shop on military bases. But some veterans wonder how they’ll get access.
Will spouses of these newly eligible veterans be able to shop? And other questions answered.
By Karen Jowers
Iranian tanker sought by US sails to unknown destination
The tanker slowly steered southeast toward a narrow stretch of international waters separating Morocco and the southern tip of the Iberian Peninsula.
By Aritz Parra, The Associated Press
Family still holding out for hope at 7-year mark of Syrian disappearance of Marine veteran Austin Tice
“It never escapes anyone’s conscious that there’s someone missing,” Marc Tice said. “Any time we do get together, there’s always a hole.”
By Todd South
Pentagon walks back enemy fire statement as mystery still surrounds death of Marine Raider in Iraq
All possibilities are being considered in the death of the Marine Raider Gunnery Sgt. Koppenhafer, a military official said.
By Shawn Snow
Pentagon identifies Marine Raider killed in Iraq
Gunnery Sergeant Scott A. Koppenhafer, 35, of Mancos, Colorado, died August 10, 2019, after being engaged by enemy small arms fire while advising and accompanying Iraqi security forces on a planned operation in Ninewah, Province, Iraq. This incident is under investigation.
By Shawn Snow