Military Times

• More than two-thirds of reserve troops are overweight: Report
  Posted on Thursday April 24, 2025
  The new study on weight problems among Guardsmen and reservists comes as military officials look to update force standards. Continue Reading »
• Officials launch task force to root out ‘anti-Christian bias’ in VA
  Posted on Wednesday April 23, 2025
  The move follows an order by President Donald Trump to look for evidence of discrimination against Christians throughout the federal government. Continue Reading »
• Senate leaders set May 7 hearing to review VA budget, reform plans
  Posted on Monday April 21, 2025
  VA Secretary Dog Collins will face sharp questions about his department overhaul efforts from the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee next month. Continue Reading »
• Nurses rally outside VA hospitals to highlight staff cuts, vacancies
  Posted on Thursday April 17, 2025
  VA nurses across the U.S. are protesting Trump administration moves that they say endanger the health of veterans and federal workers. Continue Reading »
• WWI Museum resurrects Great War participants in new high-tech exhibit
  Posted on Wednesday April 16, 2025
  “Stations” boast recreated virtual scenes from WWI replete with interactive soundscape tech found in just one other U.S. location — the Las Vegas Sphere. Continue Reading »
• House vets chairman backs VA staffing cuts but promises oversight
  Posted on Wednesday April 16, 2025
  Rep. Mike Bost said he trusts that administration plans to dramatically reduce the VA workforce will not cut into veterans benefits and care. Continue Reading »
• VA plans to cut hundreds of payroll jobs at regional medical sites
  Posted on Tuesday April 15, 2025
  The decision to cut about 300 medical center payroll jobs and move about 300 more are part of broader efforts to reduce the size of the VA workforce. Continue Reading »
• Lenders voice concerns over decision to end VA home loan rescue effort
  Posted on Tuesday April 15, 2025
  VA officials previously announced plans to end the Veterans Affairs Servicing Purchase program May 1. Continue Reading »
• VA leaders launch search for top benefits, health care leaders
  Posted on Monday April 14, 2025
  VA Deputy Secretary Paul Lawrence will oversee a search the department's new undersecretary of health and undersecretary of benefits. Continue Reading »
• The accidental Word War II victory of a little PT boat that could
  Posted on Saturday April 12, 2025
  Under the command of Lt. Isadore Kovar, PT-137 missed a Japanese destroyer — and crippled a cruiser instead. Continue Reading »
• Her father owned Himmler’s personal copy of ‘Mein Kampf’ — but how?
  Posted on Friday April 11, 2025
  John Fletcher Sisson served in the 4th Infantry Division during WWII and returned home with a unique "trophy" — Heinrich Himmler's "Mein Kampf." Continue Reading »
• Horse-drawn caissons to return in limited use at Arlington cemetery
  Posted on Tuesday April 08, 2025
  The long-held tradition will be phased in starting June 2 after nearly two years of work to improve the care of the horses. Continue Reading »
• Leaders expect big enlisted pay raise won’t cause new financial woes
  Posted on Tuesday April 08, 2025
  Lawmakers expressed concerns that extra money for young troops could make some families ineligible for federal nutrition programs. Continue Reading »
• VA secretary to testify on department budget needs, workforce cuts
  Posted on Monday April 07, 2025
  Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of April 7, 2025. Continue Reading »
• After nearly 100 years, this WWI soldier received his Medal of Honor
  Posted on Saturday April 05, 2025
  Sgt. William Shemin's Medal of Honor was delayed nearly 100 years because of anti-Semitism. Continue Reading »
• How the Coast Guard sank a German U-boat off the North Carolina coast
  Posted on Saturday April 05, 2025
  Under the command of Lt. Cmdr. Maurice Jester, the cutter Icarus sank a German submarine in less than an hour. Continue Reading »
• This pilot sought to avenge his brother’s death over the South Pacific
  Posted on Friday April 04, 2025
  Bruce Van Voorhis avenged his brother's death over a lone South Pacific island. Continue Reading »
• VA leaders to halt mortgage rescue program launched last year
  Posted on Friday April 04, 2025
  The Veterans Affairs Servicing Purchase program aimed to help financially strapped veterans get lower interest rates and avoid eviction from their homes. Continue Reading »
• This sailor requested leave to get his wife pregnant. It was approved.
  Posted on Friday April 04, 2025
  “My wife is planning on getting pregnant this weekend,” the 1967 liberty request read, “and I would sure like to be there when it happens.” Continue Reading »
• Sink ships, get Scotch: An officer’s spirited revenge for Pearl Harbor
  Posted on Thursday April 03, 2025
  Wilfred "Jasper" Holmes, a U.S. Naval officer, personally sent expensive scotch to any U.S. skipper who sank a ship of the Kido Butai. Continue Reading »