Former VA Secretary Says Elizabeth Dole's Enduring Legacy Is Championing 14.3 Million Military Caregivers
As Elizabeth Dole marks her 90th birthday, former Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Robert McDonald says her greatest legacy isn’t found in the Cabinet positions she held, the U.S. Senate seat she occupied or the national organizations she led. Instead, in an exclusive interview with Military.com, McDonald said Dole’s most enduring contribution is her decades-long […]
Navy Restores Flu Vaccine Requirement for Recruits, Deploying Sailors
The Navy is once again requiring flu shots for a wide range of sailors and civilian employees, quietly reversing course three months after the Pentagon made the vaccine optional across the force. New guidance released Friday in a Navy administrative message, or NAVADMIN, restores the requirement for recruits headed to boot camp, sailors in officer […]
'Battle for Saipan' Is a Quick-and-Dirty Tale of WWII's Fight for the Pacific
As an Amazon Associate, Military.com earns from qualifying purchases. We cover a lot of war movies where the producers brag about historical accuracy, desperate to impress military members and veterans with their attention to detail. Other filmmakers trust that the action will carry the story, refusing to let a limited budget distract them from their […]
Greece Approves $3.4 Billion ‘Achilles’ Shield’ Israeli Air Defense System
Greece has approved a multibillion-dollar air defense purchase centered on Israeli technology, deepening a military partnership that has become increasingly important to both countries. The planned “Achilles’ Shield” will connect missiles, radars, sensors and command systems into a national defense network designed to counter aircraft, ballistic missiles, cruise missiles and drones. Greek Defense Minister Nikos […]
System Shock, Deus Ex Developer's New Game Ends Support After Two Months
OtherSide Entertainment is ending support for Thick as Thieves, Warren Spector’s most recent stealth immersive sim, after only two months of service. While no new content will be launched, the developer has shared an update on the future of Thick as Thieves‘ playability. Initially announced during The Game Awards 2024, Thick as Thieves is a […]
Games Where Enemies Become Scared Of You
Many action games are power fantasies that let players step into the shoes of beings who can accomplish feats beyond imagination, some of which are downright scary. While it might not always be the main selling point, these games shine in their ability to empower, and a brilliant way to show that is by having […]
How to Get VA Loan Approval for Non-Approved Condos
You’ve found a great condo, your VA loan entitlement is available, and your finances are in order. Then, your lender delivers the news: the condo isn’t on the VA-approved list. For a lot of military families, this is where the homebuying journey stalls, but it doesn’t have to. The VA condo project approval process gives […]
Defense Department Suspends New Cybersecurity Rules After $7 Billion Cost Concerns
The Department of Defense (DOD) has announced a change in its cybersecurity strategy, suspending a phase of a pre-existing plan to strengthen cybersecurity compliance over concerns about the cost and bureaucracy involved in implementing it. DOD said in a release that it was suspending phase two of the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program due […]
The Suspect in the Deadly Berlin Pride Attack is Killed in a Confrontation with Police
BERLIN (AP) — The suspect in the deadly Berlin Pride attack that left one person dead and 29 injured was shot and killed by police during a confrontation on Sunday in a suburb of the city, authorities said. Abdul Ballout, a German citizen with Lebanese roots, was killed following a search that lasted nearly 24 […]
US Pauses Attacks on Iran for a Second Straight Day and Tehran Does Too
CAIRO (AP) — The United States paused its attacks on Iran for a second straight day Sunday and Tehran said it had done so too, as efforts continued to bring the countries back to negotiations on an interim ceasefire deal largely undermined by recent exchanges of fire. It was not clear why the U.S. has […]