Easter in Vietnam: Eggs, Orphans, and Too Much Warm Beer In April 1968, I was a 21-year-old Air Force sergeant in Vietnam, assigned to an Army base camp surrounding the village of...
Here's What Gold Star Mother's Day Is All About "Gold Star mother:" It's a distinction that no mother wants, but one that many of them wear proudly.
Gold Star Families: Honoring Sacrifice and Legacy A Gold Star family has made the ultimate sacrifice and is recognized by the U.S. Department of Defense for their loss and...
Military Appreciation and Giving Back to Veterans on Veterans Day For Veterans Day, several organizations roll out promotions that support the military, veterans and their families.
Month of the Military Child Military child appreciation month, officially known as the Month of the Military Child, celebrates military kids everywhere!
Here’s How the US Military Celebrates Hanukkah Here’s what Hanukkah festivities look like on base, at war, on ships and everywhere in between.
11 Memorable Military Holiday Stories, as Told by Service Members and Veterans We asked Military.com readers to share their most memorable holiday stories while in uniform, and they did not disappoint.
Is the NORAD Santa Tracker Safe from a Government Shutdown? NORAD's annual tracking of Santa has endured since the Cold War, predating ugly sweater parties and Mariah Carey classics.
How to Handle the Holidays Alone Ideally, we would get to spend the holidays with the people we love, but it doesn't always happen that way. Here are some...
13 Vietnam-Era Holiday Stories to Remember, as Told by Veterans Christmas in the military is certainly different than celebrating the holidays as a civilian, and Christmas during war is an...
Pentagon Withdraws Admiral's Nomination to Lead Pacific Fleet Amid Renewed Attention on Drag Shows The Pentagon has confirmed reports it has pulled Navy Rear Adm. Michael Donnelly from promotion and a new job overseeing the...
3.8% Raise for Service Members Endorsed by House and Senate Defense Bills The raise is consistent with the Trump administration's budget request for next year, as is the overall value of the House...
A Chinese-Owned Company Owns Farmland near Fort Riley. Federal Officials Think That's Bad The White House and top officials this week rolled out a plan aimed at limiting foreign ownership of farm and ranch land.
Senators Seek Guardrails Against JAG Firings in Must-Pass Defense Policy Bill Firing a top military lawyer would require a congressional notification that includes a substantive justification under a...
Coast Guard Selects 'Proven' Command Master Chief for Top Enlisted Position Command Master Chief Phillip Waldron will serve as the 15th senior enlisted adviser to the Coast Guard commandant.