Hegseth, who often cites Scripture and has criticized "secular humanism" in the military, said the new Office of Religious Affairs will directly oversee chaplains and report to him.

Women make up the fastest-growing group of U.S. veterans. But fewer than half of female veterans are enrolled in VA health care, and some women are hesitant to even self-identify as former service mem...

Legislation in the U.S. House would increase benefits for many retired veterans with disabilities. But it could also jeopardize payments for future veterans with sleep apnea or tinnitus.

The herbicide used during the Vietnam War has sickened or killed hundreds of thousands of veterans — usually years after they served.

The agents' body armor, helmets, and camouflage mimic military special forces, but may not be the most effective gear for enforcing immigration law.

The massive vessels were decommissioned in favor of smaller, more versatile ships. And experts are skeptical of the plan to build new ones.

As the Pentagon rolls out tougher fitness standards and punishments for troops who fall short, some advocates are criticizing approaches that emphasize discipline over support.

Not only is the federal shutdown affecting many troops' paychecks, it's interrupting training and causing supply shortages.

The newly-designated military zones, which include sites in Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas, allow troops to detain migrants and others who trespass.

The Navy's drive to privatize barracks concerns some observers, who note problems with the military's earlier effort to privatize on-base family housing.

Troops will now face tougher rules to get exceptions to the daily shaving requirement. That could especially affect Black men with a skin condition that makes shaving painful and potentially disfiguri...

A new Texas law that will provide up to $50 million to study ibogaine reflects growing government interest in psychedelic therapy research for mental health treatments

Under the Trump Administration's ban on transgender troops, service members are being given the opportunity to self-identify and receive separation benefits, or take the risk of being outed and go thr...

The Trump Administration is skirting a federal law by finding new namesakes for the bases with the same last names as Confederate soldiers.

As President Trump has scaled up the use of the military at the southern border, the Army has deployed a growing amount of equipment that's usually used for war.

The Pentagon said January was the Army's best recruiting month in 15 years. That continued an upswing in military enlistments that began before President Trump's election.

A provision in the Pentagon budget bill cuts off TRICARE coverage of gender-affirming health care for military dependents under 18.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has mobilized thousands of National Guard troops to the southern border over the past three years to deter illegal migration. The mobilization has taken a toll on some soldi...

While conditions have improved after the storm hit in September, but some veterans remain without electricity and cut off by damaged roads.

A Pentagon program that helped thousands of veterans become classroom teachers is winding down. Advocates say the program should be saved.

Many LGBTQ veterans served secretly at a time when they could have been kicked out of the military because of their sexual orientation. Some worry those days could return.