


Lawmaker proposes Iranian Campaign Medal for strikes on nuclear sites
Pilots and supporting service members involved in the complex airstrikes would be eligible for the new military medal.

Pentagon & Congress
House passes $435 billion spending plan for VA in fiscal 2026
Republicans approved plans for an 18% boost in total Veterans Affairs spending next year, but the measure is far from becoming law.

Let’s debunk the 3 biggest myths of D-Day
Today we are breaking down fact from fiction, myth from verity.

US releases video showing close-call with Chinese destroyer
The United States military has released video of what it called an “unsafe” Chinese maneuver in the Taiwan Strait.

Leave forms may be gone, but admin headaches endure for some soldiers
The Army's new human resources platform promised efficiency and transparency, but some units are still holding leave hostage over paperwork.

World War II veterans return to Utah Beach to mark D-Day anniversary
Dozens of World War II veterans have traveled to Normandy this week to mark the 79th anniversary of D-Day.

Why colorblindness disqualifies military pilot hopefuls
Each service has its own vision requirements for enlistment or commission. But within the branches, specific occupations have different standards.

VA loans, other vet benefits are top military transition tools
The first thing you need to do is file a claim for your VA benefits. The second thing you need to do is keep following up on it.

The Army’s 82nd Airborne Division has a new battlefield tech unit
Gainey Company, the 82nd Airborne Division's newest unit, has three platoons focused on different areas of battlefield tech.

US defense secretary discusses upgrading India ties to counter China
The U.S. Defense Secretary discussed upgrading partnership with India as both countries grapple with China’s economic rise and rising belligerence.

Russia claims Ukraine is attacking; Kyiv calls that disinformation
Kyiv authorities didn’t confirm the attacks Monday and suggested the claims that major battles are underway were a Russian misinformation ruse.
