Fred Smith, FedEx founder and Marine Corps veteran, dies at 80Before launching FedEx, Smith served two tours in Vietnam, where he was twice wounded and earned the Silver Star for combat valor.By Military Times staff30 hours ago
LA deployments to cost $134 million and last 60 days, Pentagon saysThe cost estimate came during a feisty exchange as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth testified before the House on Tuesday.By Noah Robertson2 weeks ago
700 Marines deployed to LA to respond to immigration protestsAbout 700 Marines have been ordered to deploy to Los Angeles to help National Guard members respond to immigration protests.By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press and Tara Copp, AP2 weeks ago
Medal of Honor upgrade for Vietnam-era Recon Marine part of new billSuffering two broken legs and heavy bleeding, Capers continued fighting and directed his team in the counterattack.By Todd South4 weeks ago
US spent $6 billion in the past 3 years to recruit and retain troopsThe multi-year effort has been part of a growing campaign to counter enlistment shortfalls. By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press4 weeks ago
Maintenance costs will spike as militaries add advanced planes: ReportAdvanced jets like the F-35 have stealth coatings, unique materials and cutting-edge technologies that take more work to maintain, driving up costs.By Stephen Losey5 weeks ago