service members
Coverage of service members in the Nexus archive.
- ‘The Hero Next Door’ highlights service members' sacrifices
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.
- Trump headed to Walter Reed for medical exam
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.
- From battlefield to benefits office: A better deal for our warfighters and veterans
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.
- Flags always fly at half-staff nationwide on Memorial Day — how to properly honor US Armed Forces
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.
- 2 US service members missing in Morocco during multinational military exercise
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.
- US military says two service members taking part in Morocco drills missing
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. Dingell says she’s ‘very upset’ by Platner’s past comments on sexual assault
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.
- Hegseth ends mandatory flu vaccine for service members
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.