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.
When a service’s top two officers aren’t available, who takes charge?
Who is the no. 3 officer in the military services? It's not a simple answer.
US flying drones over Gaza in search of hostages, Pentagon says
The U.S. has been providing support to Israel's hostage recovery efforts.
Veteran unemployment rebounded in October after disappointing stretch
The October unemployment rate for veterans fell to 2.7%, according to federal researchers.
Troops’ best defense against fraud is in jeopardy, advocates warn
“The thought of CFPB going away is frightening,” one advocate told senators.
Opinion
How an Army officer inspired Giants to greatest-ever Super Bowl upset
In this excerpt from “Finding Waypoints,” retired Army Col. Greg Gadson remembers his motivational locker room speeches to the New York Giants.
‘All the Light We Cannot See’ is a WWII epic with its wires crossed
Fans of the book may be disappointed.
Million Vet Program nears millionth enrollment, eyes continued growth
The 12-year-old program has cultivated a massive database of genetic information for health researchers.
VA adds 5 million more veterans to online legacy project
The new names for the first time include veterans buried in private cemeteries all over the world.
Navy veteran who received pig heart transplant in September dies
Lawrence Faucette, 58, a Navy veteran from Frederick, Maryland, was suffering with fatal heart disease.
