Opinion
America must ‘honor the contract’ on veterans’ benefits
In this opinion piece, Al Lipphardt of VFW responds to a recent Economist article that labeled veterans' benefits as "absurdly generous."
By Al Lipphardt
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Yemen’s Houthi rebels claim shooting down US Reaper drone
The incident is potentially the latest downing of a U.S. spy drone as the militants continue their attacks on the Red Sea corridor.
By Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press
Trump vows peace in chaotic Middle East. But fixing it won’t be easy.
Donald Trump will return to the U.S. presidency as a brutal war in Gaza rages and Israel presses its offensive against the Hezbollah militant group.
As recruiting rebounds, Army to expand basic training, rebuild for war
The Army is looking to expand basic combat training in a move its leaders hope will meet the challenges of future wars.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
‘May the 4th be with you’: How World War II influenced ‘Star Wars’
One does not have to stray far to glean that the galaxy of “Star Wars” is rife with WWII-based allegories.
Opinion
Despite common rhetoric, war with China unlikely in near future
Much discussion surrounding future wars indicates a conflict with China is right around the corner. The author of this op-ed argues otherwise.
By Jacob T. Scheidemann