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

Military Times' annual Best for Vets list looks at the top-100 veteran-friendly colleges and universities.

House members push senators to back better pay for junior enlisted

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.

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

Election officials are asking for patience from voters awaiting the results of this year's presidential and congressional elections.

US sending bombers, more warships to Middle East

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.

CENTCOM commander allegedly shoved airman on military flight

Army Gen. Michael “Erik” Kurilla remains in command as officials investigate the allegations.

Troops in remote barracks lack free Wi-Fi. That’s about to change.

The initiative is part of a broader Defense Department effort to improve troops' quality of life.

Lawmakers accuse VA leaders of exaggerating budget shortfall

Congress approved $3 billion in emergency VA funding in September, but officials now say they did not need the money to cover immediate bills.

Vet-versus-vet election contests could decide who controls Congress

Nineteen House and Senate races will feature two veterans facing off against each other to represent their districts in Congress.

Babysitter faces trial 6 years after baby’s death in military housing

Dixie Denise Villa, a Navy wife, is set to go to trial on manslaughter after nearly six years after a 7-month-old baby was found dead in her home.

Rival nations try to ‘divide, degrade, deceive’ US voters, experts say

Foreign actors, like Russia and Iran, have been trying to convince American voters that the process is too corrupt to participate in, experts say.

Marine sergeant major busted down for wearing nine unauthorized awards

Included in the awards and decorations the now-sergeant deceptively wore were the Purple Heart, the Combat Action Ribbon and Joint Meritorious Unit Award.

Fort Leonard Wood soldier faces murder charges in sergeant’s death

Spc. Wooster Rancy is being held in pretrial confinement as he awaits a preliminary hearing on charges of murder and obstruction of justice.

Military families to see slight drop in Tricare dental premiums

Monthly premiums will decrease slightly for the next four months, bringing modest savings for military families

Opinion

Why troops in combat jobs should get higher danger pay than others

In this op-ed, the authors argue the Pentagon should change its current danger pay structure to pay more money to troops exposed to greater combat risk.

Fort Bliss sergeant dies after training incident

The Army is investigating the training death of 26-year-old Sgt. Christopher Sutton.

Pentagon drops 51 disqualifying conditions as part of recruiting push

Potential recruits with a history of childhood asthma or ADHD will now have an easier route toward enlisting.