Military Times Opens Entry Window for Inaugural Best for Vets: Trusted Brands List
Companies across 12 categories serving the military community may now apply at to be considered as a "trusted brand" by Military Times.
By Military Times staff
Latest ""
VA eliminates gender-identity initiatives, reclassifies LGBTQ+ care coordinators
The VA is eliminating all activity geared toward veterans’ gender identities and reclassifying its LGBTQ+ care coordinators, an internal memo says.
Family finds comfort in Fisher House through decades
Thomas Queen and his wife, Michelle, knew each other from an early age. They started dating around the time Thomas began to have neurological episodes. Now, decades later, the couple has fought through multiple sclerosis and cancer treatments their whole married life, often staying at the D.C. Fisher House. The family talks about Thomas’s military service and the VA doctor who made the diagnosis that changed their lives.
The challenge of extremism in the military is not going away without a new perspective
Researchers at the International Center for the Study of Violent Extremism identified reasons why violent extremists recruit active duty and former military to join their groups.
By Anne Speckhard, Molly Ellenberg and TM Garret
Jason Aldean, wife Brittany model head-scratching “Military Lives Matter” shirts
Brittany Aldean launched a line of "patriotic" apparel Nov. 8.
By Sarah Sicard
21-year-old soldier’s death last year attributed to COVID-19
To date, 75 troops have died of COVID-19 complications.
Marketing yourself is the key to post-military career success
Here are some areas that you can start to work on to market yourself for your next chapter.
Rising costs for troops’ pay and benefits could hurt military readiness, experts warn
Former defense officials say military leaders and lawmakers need to start discussing changes now to see financial benefits in coming years.
Marine veteran pleads guilty to $2 million fraud scheme involving bogus ‘rescue ops’
Matthew Anthony Marshall, 51, of Whitefish, Montana, pleaded guilty Nov. 10 to wire fraud, money laundering and tax evasion after claiming to be a former Force Reconnaissance Marine conducting "off the books" rescue missions for the CIA, according to court documents.
Army’s Shark Tank-style innovation competition is now open to other services
Winners get a four-day liberty pass, Army school of their choice and a Meritorious Service Medal.
By Todd South
Hacking For Defense planners look to expand beyond military problems
Leaders hope the lessons learned from working with military leaders will help solve other societal challenges.
UNC law students help Vietnam War veteran get Purple Heart
Spencer served in the infantry in South Vietnam, where he was hit in the neck with shrapnel.
By Kate Murphy, News & Observer via the AP