Fred Smith, FedEx founder and Marine Corps veteran, dies at 80Before launching FedEx, Smith served two tours in Vietnam, where he was twice wounded and earned the Silver Star for combat valor.By Military Times staff6 days ago
Two soldiers die in non-combat incidents in Middle EastStaff Sgt. Saul Fabian Gonzalez and Sgt. 1st Class Emmett Wilfred Goodridge Jr. died this week in non-combat incidents.By Beth Sullivan10 days ago
LA deployments to cost $134 million and last 60 days, Pentagon saysThe cost estimate came during a feisty exchange as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth testified before the House on Tuesday.By Noah Robertson3 weeks ago
700 Marines deployed to LA to respond to immigration protestsAbout 700 Marines have been ordered to deploy to Los Angeles to help National Guard members respond to immigration protests.By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press and Tara Copp, AP3 weeks ago
Medal of Honor upgrade for Vietnam-era Recon Marine part of new billSuffering two broken legs and heavy bleeding, Capers continued fighting and directed his team in the counterattack.By Todd South5 weeks ago
US spent $6 billion in the past 3 years to recruit and retain troopsThe multi-year effort has been part of a growing campaign to counter enlistment shortfalls. By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press5 weeks ago