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Military well prepared for civilian transition, official says
October 19, 2023
Marines stand in formation.

In 75 years since Women's Armed Services Integration Act, female service members have excelled
June 14, 2023
Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III speaks at a lectern with the DOD seal.

Biden moves to improve opportunities for military spouses
June 12, 2023
A man sits at a small table and signs a document. Behind him are a U.S. flag and dozens of people dressed in both military uniforms and civilian clothing.

Operation Resiliency aims to counter veteran suicides
December 15, 2022
Men dressed in casual clothing share a hug.

Commissaries offer veterans benefits year-round
November 10, 2022
Photo of the outside of a commissary.

Basic military training commander completes first Iowa ride with Air Force Cycling Team
September 1, 2022
table of data

Air Force Cycling Team completes ride across Iowa representing Air Force, Space Force
August 16, 2022
Cyclists work on a bicycle on the side of the road

Review Appeal Review Board gives vets another chance to upgrade discharge characterization
May 31, 2022
Two hands are clasped in a handshake. A portion of the DD-214 is visible.

Tuskegee Airman Charles McGee dies at 102
January 19, 2022
Two men in pilot uniforms greet one another.

Digital memorial pays tribute to service members who died
January 18, 2022
A young man poses for a photo with a camel.

Bob Dole, GOP senator, presidential nominee and decorated WWII veteran, dies at 98
December 6, 2021
Environmental portrait of a man smiling.

DOD, VA work hand in hand for better outcomes for veterans, officials tell Senate
November 4, 2021
Veterans stand in formation during a Memorial Day ceremony

DOD celebrates 'National Veterans and Military Families Month'
November 1, 2021
A woman stands next to a man wearing a military uniform, who's holding a child. Mountains and trees are in the background.

VA partners with Cybercrime Support Network to teach veterans how to fight cybercrime
October 7, 2021
The Department of Veterans Affairs is partnering with the Cybercrime Support Network to protect veterans who are disproportionately targeted for identity theft and other online scams.

Veterans can request correction to military records through review board
July 20, 2021
A woman assists a soldier with paper work.

59th MDW: PTSD Awareness Month
June 22, 2021
According to the National Center for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, the term PTSD was introduced in 1980 in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, third edition and has played an important role in psychiatric theory and practice. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Airman Joshua Rosario)

Veterans with Veteran Health ID Card can shop at Military Exchange starting Jan. 1
December 5, 2019
The Defense Department has announced expanded commissary, Military Service Exchange and MWR access beginning Jan. 1, 2020, and established a standard for physical access to military installations. Veterans and primary family caregivers who are eligible and want to take advantage of in-person benefits must have a Veterans Health Identification Card, or VHIC. Primary family caregivers must have an eligibility letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Community Care.

Veterans Day ceremony honors the price of freedom
November 11, 2019
Members of the Douglas MacArthur High School Army Junior ROTC present the colors at the start of the Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery Veterans Day Ceremony Nov. 11.

Veterans Day events abound around Military City USA
November 1, 2019
Military personnel and members from the community attended a wreath presentation ceremony at The Alamo in San Antonio Nov. 10. The ceremony was part of the Veterans Day parade held to honor veterans and current active duty Soldiers, Airmen, Sailors, Coast Guardsmen and Marines.

The story of Mom & Pop: Air Force pioneers
June 19, 2019
(Courtesy Photo) Gwyneth and Robert Johnson when Robert was nominated for Outstanding Airman of the Year in 1970.