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…
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Friday launching the process of establishing a U.S. Space Academy, a new federal institution that could educate future Space Force Guardians alongside NASA engineers, scientists and other federal space professionals. Trump announced the academy Aug. 28 during a visit to NASA’s Johnson Space…
The U.S. military said Monday that it carried out a strike on another vessel in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing two people accused of trafficking drugs in the first such attack announced in about two months. The death toll in the nearly yearlong U.S. campaign of bombing boats allegedly trafficking…
A real gap is built into the Department of Veterans Affairs’ disability rating system. A veteran can be rated at 70% or 80%, clearly and seriously disabled by any reasonable standard, and still fall short of the 100 percent rating that unlocks the largest monthly compensation. Total Disability based on…
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The Army Combat Diver Qualification Course is an elite special operations scuba course run by Army Special Forces in Key West, Florida. To graduate, you must endure seven weeks of training to earn the Special Operations Diver Badge. The school is open to Special Forces members, Rangers and other special…
Repeated power outages have left residents of military housing near Naval Station Norfolk, Va., in the dark and without air conditioning at sporadic times. Some military families told local television station WVEC 13 News Now that the disruptions at Willoughby Bay and Breezy Point housing facilities have lasted hours, causing…
Updated Aug 24, 2026, 8:38 AM EDT To help save on the cost of sending service members a little touch of home, the USPS created the Military Care Kit. After years of deployments, military families know one thing for certain: how to make care packages. But what families might not know…
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My birthday falls at the beginning of September, which just so happens to coincide with the dove season opener in North Carolina. As a kid, I assumed dove season was just part of celebrating my birthday. As an adult, I have fully embraced the start of hunting season as a…
Bob Jackson is trying to honor the memory of a local military hero and posthumous Medal of Honor recipient who tragically lost his life. But after four years of efforts, fundraising for a permanent memorial has hit a wall. Jackson, a Summerville, S.C., councilman since 2007, has made it his…
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Every U.S. airline has some kind of frequent flier program that allows flyers to earn miles for every trip they take that can later be redeemed for discounted travel. American Airlines has launched a different kind of program that puts those miles to use for military charities. American Airlines’ new…
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