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Navy fires CO of Leadership and Ethics Command San Diego

Nov 06th: Capt. Lester Brown, Jr., was removed from his position due to a “loss of confidence in his ability to command." Read more ▸

Watch the US Air Force carry out dramatic nighttime Minuteman III test

Nov 06th: The unarmed Minuteman III flew 4,200 miles from California's Vandenberg Space Force Base to a ballistic missile test site in the Marshall Islands. Read more ▸

Marine recruiter arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting minor

Nov 06th: Marine Corps Sgt. Jorge A. Lara-Pedroza was arrested last week over allegations that he sexually assaulted a 17-year-old he met at a recruiting event. Read more ▸

Trump vows peace in chaotic Middle East. But fixing it won’t be easy.

Nov 06th: Donald Trump will return to the U.S. presidency as a brutal war in Gaza rages and Israel presses its offensive against the Hezbollah militant group. Read more ▸

VA marks millionth COVID case as officials warn health threat persists

Nov 06th: Department health officials have recorded about 67,000 new cases of COVID-19 among patients in 2024. Read more ▸

Senate VA committee chairman Tester loses to Navy vet challenger

Nov 06th: Tim Sheehy's win coupled with other GOP victories will give Republicans control of the Senate next year. Read more ▸

Global leaders congratulate Trump, whose victory could roil the world

Nov 06th: He has vowed to end the Russia-Ukraine war within 24 hours of taking office – something Ukraine and its allies fear would be on terms favorable to Moscow. Read more ▸

‘Fat Leonard,’ Navy scandal mastermind, sentenced to 15 years

Nov 05th: Leonard “Fat Leonard” Francis has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for masterminding a bribery scheme that swept up dozens of Navy officers. Read more ▸

Remains of Civil War veterans found in funeral home’s storage

Nov 05th: For decades, the cremated remains of more than two dozen American Civil War veterans languished in storage facilities. Read more ▸

How veterans are faring in the 2024 election

Nov 05th: Military Times will be tracking all of the congressional races featuring veterans on election night and beyond. Read more ▸

Soldier dies of injuries suffered during Gaza pier mission

Nov 05th: Sgt. Quandarius Stanley was one of three U.S. troops injured during the mission. Read more ▸

DOD fixes problem that mistakenly dropped 16K Tricare beneficiaries

Nov 05th: Defense Health officials advise those who briefly lost Tricare coverage to call the DEERS support office to confirm their eligibility. Read more ▸

States put National Guard on standby in case of election violence

Nov 04th: The governors of three states said they’re prepared to use the National Guard to help with potential civil unrest on Election Day or the days after. Read more ▸

Army brings bigger events, new skills to JROTC

Nov 04th: Army Cadet Command has worked to promote JROTC across the nation through new technical skills training and events like the Raider Challenge. Read more ▸

Here’s how many new sailors the Navy wants to recruit this year

Nov 04th: The service exceeded its recruitment goals last year and is looking to bring in even more sailors this year. Read more ▸

Best for Vets: Hiring veterans on the other side of the world

Nov 04th: Military Times' annual Best for Vets list looks at the top veteran-friendly employers. Read more ▸

Air Force to send bomber task force to Europe

Nov 04th: The Air Force has rotated bombers through overseas deployments as part of task forces since 2018. Read more ▸

Denis Leary returns to TV in Army comedy series

Nov 04th: The comedy will follow a disgraced Army colonel who's been banished to a U.S. military base in the Netherlands. Read more ▸

Remains of naval aviators killed in Growler crash to return home

Nov 04th: Lt. Cmdr. Lyndsay Evans and Lt. Serena Wileman died when their jet crashed during a training flight in Washington state last month. Read more ▸

Best for Vets: Colleges work to build community for military students

Nov 04th: Military Times' annual Best for Vets list looks at the top-100 veteran-friendly colleges and universities. Read more ▸

House members push senators to back better pay for junior enlisted

Nov 04th: In a letter to Senate leaders, House lawmakers said the military must enact more quality-of-life reforms to ensure the health of troops and their families. Read more ▸

Many military ballots won’t be counted until after Election Day

Nov 04th: Election officials are asking for patience from voters awaiting the results of this year's presidential and congressional elections. Read more ▸

US sending bombers, more warships to Middle East

Nov 01st: The moves come at a critical time as Israel’s war with Hamas and battles with Hezbollah in Lebanon rage, even as officials press for a cease-fire. Read more ▸

Building impactful corporate partnerships for military nonprofits

Nov 01st: For corporate partners, this means engaging in programs that tackle real issues, like employment, mental health, and long-term recovery. Read more ▸

Navy officer gets prison time for role in Afghan visa bribery scheme

Nov 01st: Cmdr. Jeromy Pittmann will serve 30 months in prison for his role in the bribery scheme. Read more ▸

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