Honor the Fallen Service Members of the Iran War
Updated Jul 21, 2026, 4:09 PM EDT Here is a list of the confirmed deaths of U.S. military service members killed in the Iran war. The following is a list of the confirmed deaths of U.S. military service members killed in Operation Epic Fury, numbered approximately, to the best of our knowledge, and displayed newest to […]
2 US Service Members Dead, 1 Missing After Iranian Drone, Missile Attacks
Two U.S. service members in Jordan have been killed and another remains missing following Iranian missile and drone attacks. The announcement, made Saturday afternoon by U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), stated that U.S. military personnel and partner forces worked in cohesion to defend against Iranian attacks in the region. The services and ranks of the individuals […]
Only 37% of Military Families Would Recommend Service Today. Here's Why.
For generations, military families have been among the military’s strongest advocates. They understood the sacrifice, accepted the moves and deployments, and often encouraged their children to follow the same path. Today, that confidence has weakened. Only 37% of military families now say they would recommend military service to their children or another young person, according […]
EU Moves to Prolong Protection for Ukrainians But Not New Arrivals Eligible for Military Service
BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union on Friday moved to prolong temporary protection status for millions of people who have fled the war in Ukraine, but not for new arrivals who would be eligible to serve in the armed forces. Ukraine is desperate to boost the size of its fighting force more than four years […]
North Korea's Kim Claims Progress on Nuclear-Armed Navy as New Warship Is Placed into Service
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea has commissioned a 5,000-ton destroyer that leader Kim Jong Un touts as a symbol of the country’s growing naval and nuclear capabilities, state media reported Wednesday, as Pyongyang seeks to expand its ability to project military power at sea. North Korea’s official Korean Central News Agency said Kim […]
Is Your Military Life Insurance Enough? A Guide for Service Members
Because military life insurance coverage is automatic, many service members don’t spend much time thinking about it. From day one, eligible service members are covered by Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance (SGLI), which provides up to $500,000 in life insurance coverage, along with Traumatic Injury Protection (TSGLI), for a relatively low monthly premium. While that coverage […]
Suspect Dead After Opening Fire Near White House Security Checkpoint, Secret Service Says
WASHINGTON (AP) — A man who opened fire Saturday near a White House security checkpoint is dead after being shot by officers who returned fire, the U.S. Secret Service said. It was the third incidence of gunfire in the vicinity of President Donald Trump in the past month. The law enforcement agency said in a […]
VFW's Day of Service a Way for Veterans to Give Back to Local Communities
For many veterans, leaving the military means giving up the ability to give back to a cause greater than themselves. However, through the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), veterans have discovered a new way to step up for their communities. On Saturday, May 2, VFW will host its fifth annual Day of Service, a […]
AI MAGA Influencer, Service Member Scams Fuel ‘Digital Stolen Valor’ Rise
A viral Instagram account featuring a blonde Army service member named Jessica Foster, posing alongside world leaders, racked up more than 1 million followers before it was revealed to be fake. This is only one example in a growing wave of AI-generated personas using military identity to build audiences and generate income online. The administrators […]
International Service Fraternity Holds Military Veterans Affairs Breakfast
A special day of connection for military veterans who are also members of the international fraternal service organization, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated. Leaders of the fraternity’s Midwest region held their annual military breakfast in Indianapolis, Indiana, recognizing veterans across 12 states and Canada, who are also members of the fraternity, for their service to […]