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Family of Black WWII medic finally receives medal for his heroism

Waverly B. Woodson Jr. was posthumously awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for treating 200 troops under enemy fire on D-Day.

12 days ago

‘We had mission and purpose:’ A chat with the CO of the USS Eisenhower

The commanding officer of the Mighty Ike aircraft carrier sat down with Navy Times to discuss the Red Sea, long deployments and maintaining sailor morale.

By Diana Stancy

3 weeks ago

As troops struggle to find child care, 24-hour centers offer help

Around-the-clock child care centers offer peace of mind for troops who work odd hours or are deployed. But the military says it has no plans to add more.

By Karen Jowers

3 months ago

Black D-Day combat medic’s long-denied medal laid on Omaha Beach

U.S. First Army soldiers held a ceremony in honor of Waverly Woodson Jr. on the beach where he came ashore and was wounded.

4 months ago

‘Heaven and earth’: Biden speech revives legend of Pointe du Hoc

The president's speech urged Americans to look after democracy, 40 years after Ronald Reagan gave a similar address.

By Noah Robertson

4 months ago

D-Day anniversary marked by dwindling number of veterans

Now bent with age, a dwindling number of WWII veterans joined a new generation of leaders on the shores where they landed 80 years ago.

4 months ago