Fewer service members died by suicide in 2024 than year prior, report finds
The report on 2024 suicides found a decrease in the total force suicide rate, though active component rates have steadily increased from 2011 to 2024.
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Feds sue towing company for allegedly illegally auctioning off troops’ cars — including many towed from base
Some of the vehicles were auctioned off in spite of being registered to on-base addresses, including barracks.
Military-themed brewery sparks fight in Virginia military city
The controversy over Armed Forces Brewing mirrors increasingly divisive national battles about free speech.
Defense authorization deal expected this week
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Dec. 4, 2023.
‘The need is significant’ in Marine Reserves’ 2023 Toys for Tots drive
Staff Sgt. James Caldwell's personal connection to Toys for Tots began years ago, when he also was one of those children who received toys.
Terminally ill Army vet to get final wish, relive his tank gunner days
"Before I depart this land of the living, I'd love to feel the thunder of doom inside an Abrams MBT," he said.
Problems persist with how services report extremism, DOD watchdog says
Findings show ongoing issues with how the services track and report data on extremism in the ranks.
Why some troops consider their military service a dating app red flag
Dating is tough, but apparently military service makes it harder.
Army staff sergeant jumps into action after car crash, saves soldier
Staff Sgt. Todd Darter helped rescue Sgt. Mark Garcia and his son from a car crash in September.
Extremism stand-down checked a box with no lasting result, critics say
While some saw no reason for the training and believed it ignited division among the ranks, others thought it didn’t go far enough.
Half of US would recommend military service to loved ones, report says
At the same time, one-third of respondents said they would discourage military service.
