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How Memorial Day has evolved from its Civil War origins
Memorial Day is supposed to be about mourning the nation’s fallen troops. But it’s come to anchor the unofficial start of summer and retail discounts.
Military stores prepare for tariffs, aiming to keep costs down
Military store officials expect tariffs to affect exchanges, including the availability and cost of certain items.
By Karen Jowers
Suspected Abbey Gate bombing planner in custody, Trump says
A suspected senior planner in the suicide bombing at the Kabul airport that killed 13 American troops will appear Wednesday in federal court in the U.S.
By Zeke Miller, The Associated Press
Afghans who helped US fight Taliban left in limbo by Trump policy
Many are now left stranded in Albania, Pakistan and Qatar awaiting transfer to the U.S. Others remain in hiding from the Taliban in Afghanistan.
Opinion
This program equipped the US military to take down drug traffickers
This commentary's author discusses how current debates about the military's role in stifling cartels bring to mind lesser-known stories from Afghanistan.
By Zita Ballinger Fletcher
Army Ranger sacrifices life shielding wounded comrade and medevac unit
Sgt. 1st Class Christopher Celiz was shot while shielding his comrades from enemy fire as they worked to save an injured Afghan ally.
By Jon Guttman
New health care savings benefit coming to troops in 2025
This tax-savings benefit will help defray out-of-pocket costs for medical and dental services and items.
By Karen Jowers
Special ops leaders eye alarming levels of adversary collaboration
China, Russia, Iran and North Korea are all finding ways to antagonize U.S. efforts.
By Todd South
Fake Delta Force vet sentenced to 40 years in $12.7 million scam
The used car salesman, who never served in the military, created stories about fake drug cartels to scam victims into paying for his protection.
By Todd South
Last soldier to leave Afghanistan confirmed as new Army Europe leader
Army Lt. Gen. Chris Donahue's promotion had been delayed for several weeks for unspecified reasons.
SOCOM must improve high-risk training oversight, report says
Parachute and combat dive training incidents account for the bulk of special operations training mishaps.
By Todd South