Military Report

Vets With 'Bad Paper' Discharges Would Get Better Appeal Options Under Bill

Veterans appealing their less-than-honorable discharges could have more opportunity to influence the outcome of their reviews under draft legislation being considered in the House and Senate.

President Trump to Host His Military Parade on July 4

Interior Secretary David Bernhardt gave details June 19 on a makeover of the traditional Fourth of July celebration on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.

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Court Decision Paves Way to Faster Appeal Decisions for Some Vets

A recent ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims could accelerate adjudication of thousands of veterans' disability claims appeals.

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Bill Would Require Spanish Translations on All VA Fact Sheets

Addressing a House Veterans Affairs Committee hearing June 20, Committee Chairman Rep. Mark Takano pressed for legislation that would require all VA fact sheets to be published in English and Spanish.

Tuskegee Airman Who Flew 142 WWII Combat Missions Dies at 99

World War II pilot Robert Friend, one of the last original members of the famed all-black Tuskegee Airmen, has died at the age of 99.

911-Style Veterans Suicide Hotline Pushed Forward

Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, wants to accelerate creation of a three-digit, 911-style suicide hotline for veterans.

As GI Bill Marks 75th Anniversary, Some Call for Expansion

In marking the 75th anniversary of the original GI Bill, a top VA official on June 19 pointed to a glaring difference between the post-World War II and post-9/11 versions — the small-business option.

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Navy Commands Begin to Roll Out Custom Patches for Camouflage Uniforms

Commands across the Navy are getting creative in response to a policy change earlier this year that allows for unit-specific customization on the service's new working uniform.

Marines Set to Adopt M18 as Duty Pistol

The Marine Corps is moving forward with plans to make the Sig Sauer M18, a compact variant of the Army's Modular Handgun System, as their official duty pistol.

Commemorative Flag Displayed on USS Fitzgerald

The crew of the guided missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald unveiled a commemorative flag honoring the Sailors who died in a collision in the Sea of Japan two years ago.

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Army Airborne Soldiers Test New Sniper Rifle

Snipers with the Army's 82nd Airborne Division recently got to test the performance of a new combat sniper rifle with a unique challenge: airborne insertion.

Navy Releases Request for Proposals for New Frigate

A Navy request for proposals was issued this month for design and construction of the first 10 ships in the guided missile frigate program, known as FFG(X).

Marines Get Drone-Killing Laser

A laser weapon designed to take out drones has been delivered to the Marine Corps.

Norwegian, US F-35 Maintainers Mark Historic First

The F-35 Joint Strike Fighter program marked a historic first this month when Norwegian and American F-35 maintainers worked together on the aircraft.

Army Will Get Enhanced Stinger Missiles to Fight Drones

The Army is retrofitting its existing Stinger missiles with proximity fuzes that will help them target drone threats.