Judge reduces prison sentence for Army vet convicted in Capitol riot
He is the first Capitol riot defendant to be resentenced following a Supreme Court ruling that limited the government’s use of a federal obstruction law.
Your Navy
Marine Corps requires immediate reporting of extremism, gang activity
New guidelines aim to streamline the process to report extremism, which has been inconsistent across the services.
IAVA founder launches new effort to put independent veterans in office
Independent candidates have until Aug. 31 to apply to be endorsed by the group.
Veteran’s book about involvement in Jan. 6 attack leads to his arrest
An acquaintance tipped off the FBI after seeing the Marine veteran promote his book on Facebook.
Two US aircraft carriers to stay in Middle East after Hezbollah attack
It's the latest deployment extension of a Navy aircraft carrier in the Middle East, as concerns continue over the potential of a regional war erupting.
US to send $125 million in new military aid to Ukraine, officials say
The anticipated aid comes as Washington works to get a better understanding of Kyiv’s incursion into Russia and how it advances broader battlefield goals.
US Air Force eyes missile defense for dispersed bases in China fight
The Air Force plans to spread out forces during a fight with China, and Gen. David Allvin wants to do more to defend dispersed bases from missile attacks.
Marines, sailors to get more training on political do’s and don’ts
The training comes after a federal watchdog said the Pentagon failed to train and guide troops about partisan political activities before campaign season.
Pentagon watchdog to review JLOTS system used for Gaza aid pier
The inquiry is separate from another review of America's military pier to deliver aid into the Gaza strip.
NASCAR partners with Vet the Vote to recruit vets as election workers
NASCAR is joining other big brands, including the National Football League, Microsoft and Walmart, to help a campaign to enlist veterans as poll workers.
Eight US troops injured in attack on base in Syria
Injured troops were treated for traumatic brain injury and smoke inhalation, according to the Pentagon.
Walz faces Republican criticism over timing of military retirement
The final months of Walz's service came under scrutiny when Republican vice presidential candidate JD Vance accused him of dodging a deployment to Iraq.
Opinion
NATO states should abandon treaty banning the use of cluster munitions
Our guest authors argue that a treaty banning cluster bombs should be abandoned by NATO states, given the threat of Russia and China.
Senators urge Pentagon to ease deadline of Wounded Knee medals review
Native American tribes, families of victims, historians and academic institutions should be allowed the time to provide input, they argued.
Kamala Harris taps Tim Walz, National Guard veteran, as running mate
Harris' running mate served in the National Guard for 24 years and championed veterans' issues in Congress for six terms.
JD Vance represents veterans on ballot, but some ask, ‘At what cost?’
While some veterans view Vance’s nomination as a symbolic win for veterans and service members, others see his rise as a threat to democracy.
US to boost military presence in Middle East amid growing tensions
The U.S. Defense Department will move a fighter jet squadron to the Middle East and maintain an aircraft carrier in the region.
