


20 years later, the Marine Corps can still learn from Fallujah
History provides lessons for the next urban fight, but it may be much worse.

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Army officer faces rape, sexual assault charges involving 20 victims
The alleged crimes took place between 2019 and 2023 in the Washington, D.C., area, officials said.

Navy fires CO of Naval Information Warfare Training Group San Diego
Cmdr. Cayanne McFarlane was ousted from her leadership role due to a "loss of confidence in her ability to command."

Former VA secretary to lead Trump’s Pentagon transition efforts
Robert Wilkie served in both the Defense Department and VA during Trump's first presidency.

Plea deals revived for alleged 9/11 mastermind and others
The plea agreements would spare Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and two co-defendants the risk of the death penalty in exchange for guilty pleas.

Army charges soldier with killing pregnant wife
Mischa Johnson, who went missing on July 31, has still not been found.

Former VA physician found guilty of sexually assaulting a patient
The doctor was accused of assualting multiple patients during routine exams in 2019 and 2020.

What a second Trump presidency could mean for the defense budget
Republicans follow different philosophies when it comes to government spending, including on the military.

Navy extending service lives of three cruisers
Monday's announcement comes after the Navy announced plans to extend the service lives of 12 destroyers as well.

Navy fires CO of Leadership and Ethics Command San Diego
Capt. Lester Brown, Jr., was removed from his position due to a “loss of confidence in his ability to command."

Marine recruiter arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting minor
Marine Corps Sgt. Jorge A. Lara-Pedroza was arrested last week over allegations that he sexually assaulted a 17-year-old he met at a recruiting event.

Trump vows peace in chaotic Middle East. But fixing it won’t be easy.
Donald Trump will return to the U.S. presidency as a brutal war in Gaza rages and Israel presses its offensive against the Hezbollah militant group.

VA marks millionth COVID case as officials warn health threat persists
Department health officials have recorded about 67,000 new cases of COVID-19 among patients in 2024.

Senate VA committee chairman Tester loses to Navy vet challenger
Tim Sheehy's win coupled with other GOP victories will give Republicans control of the Senate next year.

‘Fat Leonard,’ Navy scandal mastermind, sentenced to 15 years
Leonard “Fat Leonard” Francis has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for masterminding a bribery scheme that swept up dozens of Navy officers.

How veterans are faring in the 2024 election
Military Times will be tracking all of the congressional races featuring veterans on election night and beyond.

Soldier dies of injuries suffered during Gaza pier mission
Sgt. Quandarius Stanley was one of three U.S. troops injured during the mission.
