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US ships, drones positioned to assist Americans fleeing Sudan
The Defense Department is on call to help with the evacuation of Americans as fighting in Sudan continues.
5 US soldiers among 7 peacekeepers killed in Sinai helicopter crash
Americans among the dead in Sinai helicopter crash.
Japan’s extradition request OK’d for Special Forces vet, son accused in ex-Nissan boss’ escape
A former Green Beret and his son can be extradited to Japan to face charges for smuggling the former chairman of the Nissan Motor Co. out of the country.
Missing Marine vet Austin Tice’s release part of White House official’s secret Syria visit
Marine Corps veteran Austin Tice went missing in Syria in 2012.
The American diet now is a national security threat
A new study shows that American nutrition issues are a threat to national security.
By Sarah Sicard
There’s plenty of toilet paper – so why are people hoarding it?
An explainer about a Johnny Carson joke, zero risk bias, squirrels, the global coronavirus pandemic and why we have many squares to spare.
By Jay L. Zagorsky, Boston University
Two Marine Raiders killed in Iraq while clearing a tunnel of ISIS fighters identified
The military estimated that between 17–19 ISIS fighters were killed in the operation.
By Philip Athey
Explainer: Why it took 40 years to pass a bill acknowledging the Armenian genocide
Since 1923, Turkey has denied perpetrating what came to be called the Armenian genocide.
By Eldad Ben Aharon, Leiden University
Black History Month a time to thank determination and service for African American veterans
Because of the bravery of these and other people of color before us, the 2 million African Americans who have returned from our more recent conflicts continue to build on a military foundation that is increasingly diverse and inclusive.
By Jeremy Butler
Montford Point Marine, part of the Corps’ first integrated unit, dies at 92
Fair winds and following seas, Marine.
By Jon Simkins
Poll: Majority of Americans approve of Soleimani strike
Fifty-three percent of Americans support the administration’s actions to conduct the strike and 41 percent oppose the move, a Washington Post-ABC News poll released Tuesday found.
By Diana Stancy