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USS Oscar Austin crew awarded combat action ribbon for Red Sea actions
The destroyer provided combat support to the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group in the Red Sea.
By Riley Ceder
Where ‘hooah,’ ‘oorah,’ and ‘hooyah’ came from and why they still echo
The battle cries “hooah,” “oorah,” and “hooyah” aren’t just calls; they’re part of service life. Each carries a history steeped in grit and camaraderie.
By Clay Beyersdorfer
WWII book explores why there wasn’t just one V-E Day, V-J Day
A conversation with historian James Holland on his latest book with Al Murray, "Victory '45: The End of the War in Eight Surrenders."
Eisenhower, Patton and MacArthur and the stain of the ‘Bonus Army’
As many as 20,000 former soldiers converged on Washington in the summer of 1932 to support the bonus payment promised to World War I veterans.
By Wyatt Kingseed
The etymology of genocide and the myth of ‘never again’
Raphael Lemkin ushered in a new era in which the crimes of the past, present and future finally had a name.
DOD trying to head off problems with troops’ household goods moves
PCS task force working to solve troops' real-time household goods moving problems.
By Karen Jowers
Letters on display from the mastermind of Pearl Harbor attack
Donated by the naval officer’s descendants, the two letters are now on display at the Fukushima Museum in Japan to mark the 80th anniversary of V-J Day.
Pentagon tightens rules on getting medical waivers to join military
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the change will help ensure the physical and mental capabilities of service members.
The evolution of military tattoos, from Sailor Jerry to skull logos
For generations, tattoos have served as both a rite of passage and a record of service for members of the military.
By Clay Beyersdorfer
Research offers link between burn pit smoke and serious brain injuries
The findings suggest potential new reasons for mental health challenges of veterans exposed to toxic chemicals while in the ranks.
This ‘Doc’ jumped on a grenade — and lived to tell the tale
Without hesitation, Donald Ballard warned his Marines, then jumped on the grenade.
By Jon Guttman