Marines reopen second WWII-era airfield to prep for future combatThe opening of the North Carolina airfield follows the service’s June recertification of an airfield on the Pacific island of Peleliu.By Todd South26 hours ago
How did over 100 military gravestones end up at a house in Hawaii?A homeowner discovered gravestones from the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific in her yard, but how they got there is a mystery.By Ben Angarone, Honolulu Civil Beat3 months ago
US military funeral traditions honor the fallen on land, air and seaFrom missing man formation flyovers to taps, here’s how the services pay respect to America's fallen heroes.By Jon Guttman4 months ago
Former President Obama surprises volunteers at Memorial Day eventObama joined local veterans groups and scouts in a volunteer event at a Virginia cemetery ahead of Memorial Day.By Leo Shane III4 months ago
VA moving to let living veterans prep their online memorial pagesThe latest planned expansion to the Veterans Legacy Memorial project would allow living veterans to craft their own lasting tributes.By Leo Shane III4 months ago
First Lady honors World War I veterans, advocates of national memorialThe National World War I Memorial, which opened to the public in April 2021, will be completed in September of this year.By Zamone Perez4 months ago
Like father, like son: Book explores legacy of first Black generalIt took a lot of questions and a decade of research for Doug Melville to learn the extent of his family's military history.By Todd South7 months ago
Lawmakers accuse VA secretary of ignoring sexual harassment chargesWhistleblowers complained that accusations against supervisors in the Office of Resolution Management, Diversity, and Inclusion were ignored.By Leo Shane III7 months ago
Army recruiting reform rolling along into 2024The Army is trying to overhaul recruiting, but it won't happen overnight.By Davis Winkie9 months ago
In reversal, judge allows removal of Confederate memorial at ArlingtonAllegations that the removal efforts amounted to grave desecration “were, at best, ill-informed and, at worst, inaccurate," the judge said.9 months ago
Judge issues order keeping Confederate memorial at Arlington CemeteryThe Army had planned to remove the memorial this week.9 months ago
Confederate memorial to be removed from Arlington National CemeteryA Confederate memorial is to be removed from Arlington National Cemetery in northern Virginia in the coming days, a cemetery official said.9 months ago