The latest headline stories affecting the Military and Veteran community.
See the highlights below and click the link to open the full story.- The aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln and three accompanying warships have arrived in the Middle East.
- The U.S. is taking a minority stake in an Oklahoma rare earth miner, the latest government investment in the sector as it seeks to minimize its reliance on imports of a material used prevalently in smartphones, robotics, electric vehicles and many other high tech products.
- Negotiations to end Russia's invasion of Ukraine are showing signs of progress, but major challenges remain, according to a senior Kremlin official.
- So many things went wrong last Jan. 29 to contribute to the collision between an airliner and a U.S. Army helicopter that killed 67 people that the National Transportation Safety Board isn’t likely to identify a single cause at its hearing.
The latest Benefits and Legislative news from the Military Report newsletter.
- Artificial intelligence chatbots help Department of Veterans Affairs doctors document patient visits and make clinical decisions. But according to a report released Jan. 15 by VA's inspector general, no formal system tracks whether these tools put veterans at risk.
- From MASH tents in Korea to Forward Surgical Teams in Afghanistan, the principle remains constant. Bring surgeons to the wounded, not the wounded to surgeons.
- Every physician assistant practicing today owes the profession's existence to combat medics and Navy corpsmen who proved that medical expertise doesn't require a medical degree.
- U.S. military service members anticipate increases to their pay and allowances in 2026, including a 3.8% raise in basic pay and an average 4.2% bump in Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rates. Meanwhile, veterans, retirees and survivors receive a 2.8% increase to their benefits in 2026.
The latest in Marine Corps headlines and feature articles.
- In 1967, Vietnam, Capt. Bill Dabney chose the Marine unit closest to the enemy—an instinct that soon put him and his men at the center of the Siege of Khe Sanh.
- After being forced to leave the Marine Corps with an injury, comedian Michael D'Angelo ignited a new passion by bringing much-needed laughter to troops.
- Belleau Wood is where the Marine Corps became the legend we know of today. It's the battle that gave birth to the term "Devil Dogs," the fight that turned a small naval infantry force into a legendary fighting force. Every Marine knows the name, as each recruit is still required to learn the story. But […]
- Capt. Walter Fleming walked through the gap between two small Buddhist altars on a dirt road near Da Nang. His weapons platoon sergeant followed a few steps behind. A mine detonated, wounding the sergeant and throwing him backward. Hours later, Fleming's executive officer triggered another booby trap.
The latest in Navy headlines and feature articles.
- The aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln and three accompanying warships have arrived in the Middle East.
- Yemen’s Iranian-backed Houthi rebels threatened new attacks on ships traveling through the Red Sea corridor, likely trying to back Iran as it worried about an approaching U.S. aircraft carrier after President Donald Trump threatened military action over its crackdown on nationwide protests.
- The relieved commodore lost the "trust and confidence" of superiors, will retain a staff position.
- This is the first time a U.S. Navy warship has docked at Cambodia’s Ream Naval Base since its Chinese-funded renovation was completed last year.
The latest in Army headlines and feature articles.
- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has removed the commander of its Little Rock District, citing a loss of confidence in his ability to lead, officials announced in mid-January 2026.
- Army veteran and former world class athlete John Register shares his story of loss and how to rebound from setbacks to accomplish goals.
- Belleau Wood is where the Marine Corps became the legend we know of today. It's the battle that gave birth to the term "Devil Dogs," the fight that turned a small naval infantry force into a legendary fighting force. Every Marine knows the name, as each recruit is still required to learn the story. But […]
- The U.S. Army has ordered several dozen additional active-duty soldiers to prepare for a possible deployment to Minneapolis if needed amid protests over the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement crackdown.
The latest in Air Force headlines and feature articles.
- Gen. Mohammad Pakpour, warned the United States and Israel “to avoid any miscalculation.”
- Conor Sheehan, an Irish Labour Party politician, called Ireland's lack of aircraft inspections "troubling."
- Whatever the reason for its latest concern, the Pentagon won’t talk about it, even when pressed by members of Congress with seats on committees that control the defense budget and weapons procurement.
- Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is working on another attraction that will finally honor the sacrifices of Vietnam War veterans.
The latest in Coast Guard headlines and feature articles.
- Two Coast Guard cutters — the Mackinaw and the Neah Bay — broke ice so other ships could continue moving or reach safe harbor.
- Multi-million-dollar renovations near the U.S.-Mexico border will deter illegal migrants in southern Texas, officials said.
- “I am honored to assume command of the United States Coast Guard,” Adm. Kevin Lunday told Military.com prior to becoming the 28th commandant.
- U.S. forces in the Caribbean Sea have seized another sanctioned oil tanker the Trump administration says has ties to Venezuela.
The latest Military Spouse and Family related news.
- Congress increased family separation pay to $300 a month after the Pentagon did not act on the authority to raise it higher for nearly two years.
- With a little imagination and a willingness to try new things, your family can enjoy exercise, fun, and togetherness all at once.
- Being stationed at a location with a hot summer or a cold winter may make it harder to pay large energy bills. Budget billing is a popular solution, but it may cost you more in the long run. Even the simple act of using automatic payments may increase the amount you pay for electricity.
- These are the Defense Department's child-care fees for 2024-2025.
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