AAFES boss leaves legacy of benefits for more veterans and stronger perks for all
Tom Shull, who retired earlier this summer, was the longest-serving director in the military exchange service's 131-year history.
Pentagon & Congress
Trump’s new commission will target quality of life for military spouses
The new President's Military Spouse Commission, chaired by Jennifer Hegseth, is tasked with addressing persistent problems for military spouses.
Air Force’s new rescue helicopter notches first saves in Africa
HH-60W Jolly Green II crews saved the lives of two foreign troops on a December rescue mission in the Horn of Africa.
VA to pay for all emergency mental health care starting next week
The policy includes costs for care both inside the VA health system and for private-sector emergency visits.
New DoD specs for firefighting foam, now free of ‘forever chemicals’
PFAS-containing foam has to be phased out by October 2024.
House GOP demands State Dept turn over thousands of Afghanistan memos
Republicans say the information is needed right away in their investigations into missteps leading up to the U.S. military withdrawal from that country.
In the arms of an Arctic Angel — soldier gets Army award for heroism
Sgt. 1st Class Andrew D. Chapoton was presented the Soldier’s Medal for his courage risking his own life to save victims from a burning car wreck.
3rd ID soldiers and students develop portable Bradley vehicle decoys
Soldiers and students teamed up to develop cost-effective ways to deceive the enemy.
Pentagon receives additional UFO reports, no sign of aliens
The U.S. has now collected 510 reports of unidentified flying objects, many of which are flying in sensitive military airspace.
Remains of fighter pilot shot down in WWII identified
Defense Department officials say 1st Lt. Carl D. Nesbitt died when his plane was shot down during a bombing mission over Leipzig, Germany in May 1944.
Russia releases US Navy veteran who crossed border
Russia has released a U.S. Navy veteran who apparently illegally crossed the border from Poland into the Russian exclave of Kaliningrad last year.
