Military Times Company LLC

The Military Times Company LLC is a trusted, independent source for news and information on the most important issues affecting military personnel and their families. The site provides comprehensive coverage of military news, financial services, pay and benefits, health care, education and training, promotions and certifications, product reviews, gear and games, transitioning to civilian life, travel and leisure. The site is part of Sightline Media Group which has a strong heritage of meeting the highest standards of independent journalism. The primary topics covered by the articles include military news, financial services for military personnel, pay and benefits information, health care coverage for veterans and active duty service members, education and training resources, promotions and certifications within the military, product reviews related to military life, gear and games used by service members, transitioning to civilian life after serving in the military as well as travel and leisure activities for military personnel.

78%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermines the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
Analysis.OverallConflictOfInterestScore * 0.3F + Analysis.OverallBiasScore * 0.3F + Analysis.DeceptivenessScore * 0.3F + Analysis.ReadabilityScore * 0.1F

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

The Daily's Verdict

This news site has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on its reporting.

Bias

95%

Examples:

  • The articles provided show no clear bias.

Conflicts of Interest

75%

Examples:

  • The article 'US drone goes down off Yemen; underwater Houthi drone taken out' contains information about past incidents involving Houthi forces and Iran. This could be seen as a conflict of interest, as the site is part of Sightline Media which has a strong heritage and tradition of meeting the highest standards of independent journalism.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • There are minor contradictions in the article 'Three US troops on Gaza pier mission sustain non-combat injuries' and 'US soldier arrested in Russia, Army officials confirm'. The contradictions involve details of the incidents and charges against the soldier.

Deceptions

60%

Examples:

  • The article 'US drone goes down off Yemen; underwater Houthi drone taken out' contains unsupported claims and a lack of context for recent attacks by the Iran-backed Houthis on U.S.-owned commercial ships.

Recent Articles

  • U.S. Soldier Critically Injured During Gaza Aid Mission: Pier Construction and Security Challenges

    U.S. Soldier Critically Injured During Gaza Aid Mission: Pier Construction and Security Challenges

    Broke On: Thursday, 23 May 2024 A U.S. soldier was critically injured and two others hurt during a humanitarian aid mission off Gaza, where the U.S. military's Joint Logistics Over-the-Shore (JLOTS) capability built a floating pier for trucks filled with aid packages to be loaded onto Army watercraft. The mission, involving around 1000 personnel and 16 ships including two U.S. Navy destroyers, aims to provide food and essentials to Gazans amid challenges like looting of aid trucks and disruptions at border crossings.
  • U.S. Soldier Arrested in Russia: Unauthorized Trip Leads to Criminal Charges Amidst Strained Relations

    U.S. Soldier Arrested in Russia: Unauthorized Trip Leads to Criminal Charges Amidst Strained Relations

    Broke On: Monday, 06 May 2024 An American soldier, Staff Sgt. Gordon Black, was arrested in Russia's Vladivostok on May 2, 2024, for criminal misconduct during an unauthorized visit to see a girlfriend. The incident may worsen already strained U.S.-Russia relations.
  • Houthis Claim Responsibility for Damaging Oil Tanker and Shooting Down US Drone in Red Sea

    Houthis Claim Responsibility for Damaging Oil Tanker and Shooting Down US Drone in Red Sea

    Broke On: Saturday, 27 April 2024 Yemen's Houthi rebels have claimed responsibility for damaging an oil tanker, MV Andromeda Star, and shooting down a US military drone in the Red Sea using naval missiles. The Houthis have increased their attacks against shipping and military targets in response to Israel's war on Hamas in Gaza.
  • Houthi Rebels Launch Attacks on Israel and Ship in Gulf of Aden, Wounding Sailor

    Houthi Rebels Launch Attacks on Israel and Ship in Gulf of Aden, Wounding Sailor

    Broke On: Friday, 23 February 2024 On February 23, 2024, Houthi rebels in Yemen launched attacks on Israel and a ship traveling through the Gulf of Aden. Two missiles were fired at a Palau-flagged cargo ship named Islander, causing it to catch fire and injuring one sailor.