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American soldiers, members of Gen. Frank Merrill's 'marauders', with trained Chinese soldiers on a jungle trail in Burma circa 1940.

Russell Hamler of famed WWII Merrill’s Marauders dies at 99

Russell Hamler was believed to be the last living member of the famed American jungle fighting unit in World War II nicknamed the Merrill’s Marauders.

2 days ago

Defense bill grants Native American veterans more paths to advocacy

A congressional charter for the National American Indian Veterans organization passed as part of the 2024 National Defense Authorization Act.

By Jonathan Lehrfeld and Nikki Wentling

9 days ago

Judge weighs removal of Confederate memorial at Arlington Cemetery

A commission recommended the memorial's removal last year after reviewing names of military bases commemorating Confederate leaders.

10 days ago

Defense bill would expand leave for veterans joining federal workforce

Nearly one of every four civil servant has prior or existing military experience.

By Molly Weisner

2 weeks ago

Pearl Harbor survivors return to honor those who died in attack

Pearl Harbor survivors, World War II veterans and their families gathered in Pearl Harbor to remember those who died 82 years ago.

3 weeks ago

Opinion

US troops can declare victory in 3M class action lawsuit

While the settlement can never restore the hearing loss suffered by the plaintiffs, it is a victory for the veterans who had the tenacity to file the suit.

By Terrence M. Andrews

3 weeks ago