How a Korean War helicopter pilot made Medal of Honor history
Lt. j.g. John Koelsch's most notable sortie ultimately cost him his life, but through his actions, the pilot he risked his life to save survived.
By Jon Guttman
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Tricare West Region beneficiaries get second payment update extension
The deadline is extended, again, for those who live in the new West Region to provide their payment information to TriWest.
By Karen Jowers
The military’s federal border mission set to continue into 2024
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin in June extended the mission through September 2024.
Unmistakable signs the Grinch is actually a veteran
The Grinch boasts a number of curmudgeonly veteran tendencies.
By Sarah Sicard
Junior enlisted pay to be key congressional focus in 2024
House Republicans are already looking at ways to put more money into the wallets of lower-ranking service members.
Pentagon revamps how it prevents, handles collateral damage in strikes
The entire Defense Department has civilian harm reduction marching orders.
Santa’s elves are dropping into military communities everywhere
The Grinch, Santa and armies of others bring the holiday spirit into military communities.
By Karen Jowers
Top US military officer speaks with Chinese counterpart
The video call between Gen. CQ Brown and Gen. Liu Zhenli is the first senior military communications between the U.S. and China since August 2022.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
DOD to study whether COVID-19 vaccine helped or hurt troops
A provision in the annual defense bill continues the controversy surrounding the vaccine.
Many military families to get a break on child care fees in 2024
With restructuring and reductions in fees, some military families will see a cut of more than 40%.
By Karen Jowers