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‘Toxic’ politics increase terrorism, extremism risk, DHS official says
The current political climate leads to extreme views, the official said, some of which gain footing among military and veteran communities.
US expected to bolster Ukraine’s defense with $150M in munitions
The latest military aid package comes as Russia is accusing Ukraine of using U.S.-provided munitions to strike inside Russia or Russian-held territory.
By Tara Copp, AP
Republicans will again try to slash defense secretary’s salary to $1
Democratic lawmakers have blasted the salary reductions as unrealistic and petty.
Army vet still paying the price for bad paper discharge for being gay
LGBTQ veterans and advocates want justice for discrimination and are frustrated that an upcoming VA change for bad paper discharges may not achieve that.
By Ann Marshall-Chalmers, The War Horse
Social media among many barriers to bringing back a draft, report says
A recent think tank report looks at the unprecedented social and cultural challenges the Defense Department would have to navigate in the event of a draft.
By Hope Hodge Seck
Remembering Saipan: The battle that reshaped the Pacific
The legacy of the Battle of Saipan endures 80 years on, as the island once again emerges as a strategic front in the Pacific.
By Cleo Paskal
Grand jury indicts CEO of military privatized housing company
The Michaels Organization CEO has taken a leave of absence to "focus on vigorously defending himself" against racketeering allegations, the company said.
By Karen Jowers
Chinese military’s rifle-toting robot dogs raise concerns in Congress
Lawmakers want U.S. military officials to examine the threat posed by new Chinese robot dogs armed with rifles.
Southern border mission has no military value, Guard chief warns
Gen. Daniel Hokanson said the ongoing southern border mission is not helping troops improve military readiness.
Vietnam veterans recount their missions through the deadly jungle
Veterans of the Vietnam War’s long-range reconnaissance patrols recount their missions through the jungle, where they faced far more than just the enemy.
By Staff Reports
Battling bureaucracy after burn pits: Why are contractors left behind?
While the historic PACT Act protects veterans, tens of thousands of contract workers must fight for coverage of illnesses linked to post-9/11 wars.
By Sonner Kehrt, The War Horse