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Can You Carry a Gun on a Military Base?
Can military members and others carry a gun on a military base? Here's what you need to know.
Tricare Contractor Pledges Help in Wake of Massive Billing Glitch
The issue impacted all users in the East region who automatically pay monthly enrollment fees by credit or debit card.
Thousands of Tricare Patients Billed 100 Times More Than Premium in Glitch
Tricare customers received alarming notifications throughout the day Thursday.
Don't Accidentally Call This Sex Hotline When Dialing Tricare
Just one wrong digit takes you from snore fest to maybe a little too interesting.
She Turned Her Grief to Giving. Let Her Inspire You.
Three years after her husband died, a Gold Star wife donated his uniforms and and other clothing to the homeless in her commu...
Real Spouse Transition: They Stayed at Their Duty Station
Julie Provost is known in the military spouse community as the brains behind Soldier's Wife, Crazy Life, a popular blog site.
Commissary 101: How to Shop at the Commissary
You can make the most of your commissary trip and feel like an old pro whether it's your first time or 50th, by reading our g...
It's Time to Nominate a 2020 Military Spouse of the Year
Ready to nominate someone for the Armed Forces Insurance Military Spouse of the Year award? Here's why you should.
Is Conan the Hero Military Dog a He or She? Confusion Reigns at the White House
At the White House on Monday, Conan the military working dog was a good boy, then a good girl, then a good boy again.
Don't Like Wildlife? You'll Hate These Military Bases
They read IDs at the base gate checkpoint so they can keep out felons, but who's making sure the javelinas aren't destroying...
New Commissary, Exchange Access Delayed for Many Veterans
Many disabled veterans and Purple Heart recipients won't see on-base access for commissaries and exchange stores any time soo...
New Study Ranks Best, Worst Cities for Vets
Four of the top 10 U.S. cities for veterans are in Texas, according to a new study released Monday by a personal finance webs...
This Staples Veterans Day Discount Lasts a Few Extra Days
Unlike other Veterans Day deals, it started Nov. 10 and runs through Nov. 16.
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Three Dead, One Injured After Sailor Opens Fire at Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard
Two Defense Department civilian workers are dead and a third is in stable condition after the tragic shooting.
Tricare Costs Changing in 2020
With the new year comes new insurance rates
Fired Air Force Academy Commandant Plans to File Complaint
The former commandant of cadets at the Air Force Academy plans to file a complaint over her firing earlier this year.
Sig Sauer Unveils Civilian Version of Army's M18 Modular Handgun System
Sig Sauer Inc. just released the civilian version of the U.S. Army's M18, the compact pistol that may be the most popular of...
This Is the 2020 Veteran Disability Pay Raise
The official veteran disability pay raise rate increases are out -- but how much more will you get?
Latest Military Videos
Happy Thanksgiving from Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris island. (U.S. Marine Corps video)
The Marines with the Silent Drill Platoon spend countless hours honing their drill to ensure that every performance is...
Three Airmen at the Columbus AFB Bowling Center participate in plant-based protein VS animal-protein food challenge!
Submitted on behalf of the 204th Military Intelligence Battalion at Fort Bliss, Texas. Go Army, beat Navy.
USS Gerald R. Ford's (CVN 78) air department conducts Electromagnetic Aircraft Launching System (EMALS) no load testing on the...
Army News
Group Condemns 'Soldier Santa' Holding 'God bless America' Sign at Army Base
A blow-up Santa Claus on an Army base is deflating holiday cheer for promoting Christianity, an activist group complains.
Army Pilot Killed in Afghanistan to Be Buried Monday in Utah
CW2 Kirk Fuchigami Jr. was one of two Army pilots killed in the Nov. 20 crash.
What's Next in Aftermath of Black Hawk Crash That Killed 3?
The Minnesota National Guard will release the names of the deceased crew members on Saturday.
Navy News
Sole Survivor of Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard Shooting in Stable Condition
The 36-year-old Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard employee who survived a shooting incident Wednesday at the base issued a statemen...
These Are the Sailors Killed in Pensacola Mass Shooting
The commanding officer of NAS Pensacola called them heroes.
Despite Mortal Wounds, Heroic Naval Academy Grad Helped Stop Gunman: Reports
Joshua Kaleb Watson was shot five times but managed to help stop the Pensacola gunman, his family said
Air Force News
Aging B-1 Bomber May Soon Have to Restrict the Way it Flies
The B-1B Lancer bomber, a plane designed with the ability to fly fast and low to the Earth in order to avoid enemy radars, mi...
'Mighty Mice,' Worms, Robot Among Space-X Delivery to Space Station
SpaceX made an early holiday delivery to the International Space Station on Sunday, bringing muscle-bound “mighty mice,” pest...
U-2 Pilot Dismissed for Shaving His Entire Body to Avoid a Drug Test
One possible reason is a hair follicle drug test, an alternative to standard urinalysis.
Marine Corps News
Commandant Responds to Troubling Study on Marine Corps Culture
If Marines have a problem with women they should "go somewhere else," Gen. David Berger said.
Man Pleads Guilty in GoFundMe Scam Involving Homeless Veteran
The plea comes in the case of a Good Samaritan story that raised more than $400,000 for homeless veteran Johnny Bobbitt Jr.
Marines Suspend Use of Illumination Flares After 'Several' Land Off Base on Okinawa
The flares are typically fired from mortars at night to illuminate an area.
Coast Guard News
Coast Guard Rescues Florida Dog Spotted Swimming for its Life
The crew of the U.S. Coast Guard Station Fort Myers Beach safely pulled the dog on board their vessel.
Coast Guard, Navy Boats Collide in Alaska; 9 Injured
Both vessels were damaged. The incident is under investigation.
US Warship Seizes Suspected Iran Missile Parts Set for Yemen
A Navy warship has seized a "significant cache" of suspected Iranian guided missile parts headed to rebels in Yemen.