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WASHINGTON (AP) — American diplomats and at least some of their family members are beginning to return to U.S. embassies in the Middle East after many were ordered to leave their posts during the early days of the war with Iran. Although most embassies are not returning to full strength…
Written by Jim Stewart Published on Aug 29, 2026, 7:40 AM EDT If you are at the point of losing your home to foreclosure, selling your home may be able to help you limit the damage to your credit, preserve equity that you have built up, avoid additional costs, and allow…
Taking the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) is the first major step toward launching your military career. Your test performance directly impacts your eligibility for enlistment through your Armed Forces Qualification Test (AFQT) score and determines which specific jobs you qualify for across the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine…
If you’re getting ready for a deployment, you might be wondering whether you should suspend or reduce your car insurance. In general, the best option is to reduce your coverage to comprehensive-only, which lowers your premium while maintaining coverage for damage while your car isn’t being driven. Additionally, some insurers…
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The United States’ war with Iran has caused “shortfalls in payroll” in the Navy, according to a report. The Navy has transferred money from its payroll and other sources to cover the cost of the ongoing contract, The Guardian reported Friday, citing documents and interviews with sources. It comes as…
A mix of developments from the federal government regarding fertility resources for active-duty members of the military and their families. The U.S. Department of Defense is set to launch a three-year pilot program in which the military will reimburse costs of egg freezing for some active-duty military members. The announcement…
An annual benefit that has raised $117 million for injured veterans and their families since 2007 will mark its 20th anniversary this fall in New York. Bruce Springsteen is returning to a lineup that also features comedian Jon Stewart. Stand Up for Heroes is scheduled for Nov. 9 at David…
Buying your first home is a milestone worth celebrating, especially for military families who’ve spent years renting between duty stations. But that excitement can come with real financial risk if you’re not prepared for what homeownership actually costs. The best way to avoid foreclosure isn’t a last-minute rescue plan. It’s…
The FBI seized three internet domains Wednesday that prosecutors say Chinese government-backed hackers used to target U.S. agencies, critical infrastructure and other networks.The Justice Department attributed the tools, known as QScan and QTRouter, to a hacking group called QTFY. Court records say the group operates through Nanjing Xinjiuwei Network Technology…
A U.S. Navy civilian whistleblower has been forced to return to the same command and directly report to a boss she is suing. Kathryn Denise Rucker Krepp recently requested a federal judge to stop service orders for her return to the Naval History and Heritage Command (NHHC), citing alleged discrimination,…
Ronald Reagan and Mikhail Gorbachev went to Iceland in October 1986 expecting two days of talks. By the end of the weekend, the leaders of the United States and the Soviet Union were discussing something almost unthinkable at the height of the Cold War: getting rid of their nuclear weapons.…
Soldiers of the 1st Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment, stationed at Joint Base Lewis-McChord in Washington state, are usually preparing for large-scale combat operations in the Pacific. This month, they are digging fire break lines on a mountainside in eastern Washington, trying to keep a wildfire from reaching the homes below.…
More than 300 members of the House support it. More than three-quarters of the Senate support its companion bill. Republicans support it. Democrats support it. Major veterans organizations support it. Yet thousands of combat-injured veterans have spent years waiting for Congress to fix a problem nearly everyone seems to agree…
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HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Iran’s deliberate targeting of U.S. radar systems during Epic Fury shows that the military has to change the way it protects key space assets on the ground, U.S. Space Command’s leader said.Iranian drone and missile attacks after the initial U.S.-Israel joint strikes reportedly damaged multiple radar sites.…
Updated Aug 12, 2026, 1:08 PM EDT Learn how to get the Coast Guard education benefits and support you need. Like the other military branches, the Coast Guard offers its members great opportunities to get a college education. These programs are generally referred to as Voluntary Education or Vol Ed. The…
MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII—The Marine Corps’ “future lies in the Pacific,” Commandant Gen. Eric Smith said Tuesday as Lt. Gen. James Glynn transferred command of roughly two-thirds of the service to Lt. Gen. Roger Turner.Glynn is a “once-in-a-generation” talent whose “efforts under a constrained budget, doing things across the expanse…
Iran has reorganized its military to be more aggressive abroad as talks on ending the war with the U.S. remain mired in stalemate, a sign that Tehran is preparing for a protracted era of regional conflict. A raft of top military appointments by Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei marks a shift…
PASCAGOULA, Miss.—Thick puffs of clouds didn’t stop the sun from beating down on the shipyard. And only a strong morning breeze could cut that Gulf Coast heat. But prospective welders for HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding need not immediately contend with the elements to get a taste of the trade—thanks to the…
As U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has warned Congress that not appropriating roughly $1.5 trillion towards the Pentagon’s next fiscal year budget is the “greatest threat” the country faces, a new budget report shows that the nation’s rampant spending exceeds the Defense Department’s own budgetary aspirations. The United States borrowed…
The Space Force offers guardians multiple education pathways, from automatic enrollment in the Community College of the Air Force to partnerships with elite research universities. The programs mirror Air Force education benefits with some space-specific additions. Tuition Assistance The Military Tuition Assistance program covers up to $250 per semester hour…
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