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VA Says It Can't Change New Urn, Plaque Benefit that Precludes Future Burials in National Veteran Cemeteries
Both the National Association of State Directors of Veterans Affairs and the National Funeral Directors Association lodged concerns earlier this year over the new benefit and how it might have negative consequences for those who also seek burials.
Must-Pass Defense Bill Includes 4.5% Military Pay Raise on Top of 15% Increase for Junior Enlisted Troops
The recommendation from the House Armed Services Committee in its draft version of the National Defense Authorization Act, or NDAA, means the military's lowest-ranking forces could see a 19.5% pay hike next year if the plan becomes law.
How Focusing on Just One Type of Exercise Could Sabotage Your Health as You Age
There is nothing wrong with having a primary focus that you love to do out of the list above, but during offseasons each year, add other fitness elements to help you build a broader fitness foundation.
'It's OK Not to Be OK': Special Operations Wing Orders Stand-Down After Roger Fortson's Police Killing
The Air Force special operations wing in Florida where Senior Airman Roger Fortson served before he was shot and killed by police on May 3 paused training, allowing service members to grieve for their late teammate.
Civilians Who Helped Save Marine Corps Commandant During Cardiac Arrest to Be Honored at Parade
Several people who helped save the commandant of the Marine Corps' life after his cardiac arrest last fall will be honored Friday night during an "Evening Parade" at Marine Barracks Washington.
Master Class: What Happens to Leadership When You Leave the Military?
Leadership skills can be wasted on a traditional job hunt. Find out how your leadership skills can help you be your own boss with our newest free master class, "Be Your Own Boss: Entrepreneurial Opportunities for Veterans and Spouses."
A Ronald Reagan Movie Inspired the Secret Service Agent Who Would Save the President's Life 42 Years Later
Jerry Parr was just 9 years old when his father took him to see "Code of the Secret Service," the 1939 action drama starring Ronald Reagan and Rosella Towne. It changed his life.
Florida Airman Was Shot by Deputy Within Seconds of Opening Apartment Door, Body Cam Footage Shows
Only as Fortson is lying on the floor of his apartment fatally wounded does the deputy tell him to drop his weapon, a firearm that was legally owned, according to an attorney for the airman's family.
Storied Marine Corps Jet to Make Final Appearance at Cherry Point Air Show as Service Transitions to F-35
The AV-8B Harrier II has been a tactical stalwart for the service since the 1980s -- and even before that, in different configurations -- solidifying it in Marine Corps history as a legendary aircraft.
'They Took My Gift Away': In Interview, Mother of Florida Airman Killed by Police Describes Shock
Meka Fortson told Military.com in an exclusive interview Thursday that her son, Senior Airman Roger Fortson, had always wanted to serve his country and had dreams of becoming a pilot. She said he had recently returned from a deployment overseas, only to die in his apartment.
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