On Saturday, February 25, authorities in Pakistan have begun the demolition of the three-storey compound that served as the hideout of Osama bin Laden for years, and where he was found and killed by the Navy SEALs in May last year. Three mechanized backhoes have begun the demolition efforts on the compound, which is located [...]

A former Marine whose life out of uniform was made complicated by post-traumatic stress disorder has found a new life at sea, thanks to a friend who works for Sen. John Kerry, who paved the way for him to find work as a swordfish boat crewman. Guatemala-born Erick Valiente came to Massachusetts as a child. [...]

The United States Navy, in partnership with more than 25 large employers, is hosting a hiring fair for Veterans and military spouses on Saturday, February 25. It is the first time that such an event is being held. Called the “100,000 Jobs Mission Hiring Event,” it will be conducted at Naval Support Activity Bethesda, in [...]

Seventy-eight service members have been invited by the president and his first lady to dinner at the White House, according to an announcement from the Department of Defense. President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama are hosting a dinner at the White House on February 29. A Pentagon press release shared that the purpose [...]

The Navy Supply Corps marked its 217th anniversary on February 23. The Supply Corps traces its history back to 1795. At the time, the Corps provided support for the Navy’s six frigates. Since then, the Supply Corps has evolved alongside the changing times, as the Navy expanded its own global mission. Rear Adm. Mark Heinrich, [...]

Military children interested in applying for the Scholarships for Military Children program will need to hand in their applications in a commissary by the close of business day Friday, February 24. The program awards at least one $1,500 scholarship for a student, through each commissary. Funding for the scholarship is through donations from commissary vendors, [...]