Service members

Martha Raddatz's new book 'The Hero Next Door' focuses on the sacrifices of service members, their families, and everyday Americans. The book was discussed in an interview with Geoff Bennett.

President Trump will undergo an annual dental and physical checkup at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, as part of routine preventative health care. During the visit, he will also greet service members and staff at the facility.

Congressman Jeff Crank advocates for blockchain technology to enhance the efficiency of tracking military records for the Department of Veterans Affairs and Pentagon, aiming to reduce veterans' benefit wait times and streamline processes.

The article explains that Memorial Day is observed nationwide with flags at half-staff to honor U.S. service members who died while serving. The practice is a solemn annual tradition across all states.

Two U.S. Army service members are missing in Morocco during a multinational military exercise, according to officials. The incident occurred while participating in the joint training event.

Two U.S. military service members participating in drills in Morocco are missing, prompting a search and rescue operation by AFRICOM in southwestern Morocco during the African Lion exercise.

Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-Mich.) expressed distress over Graham Platner's 2013 social media comments downplaying challenges faced by service members related to sexual assault. The comments, uncovered by The Washington Post last year, have sparked controversy as Platner campaigns for Maine's Senate seat.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced the Pentagon is ending mandatory flu vaccines for service members, citing 'medical autonomy' and 'freedom to express religious convictions' as reasons for the policy change. The new policy allows service members to opt out of the vaccine requirement.