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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
Study criticizes post-9/11 reliance on war-zone contractors
Up to half of the $14 trillion spent by the Pentagon since 9/11 went to for-profit defense contractors, a new study found.
Biden, NATO leaders to bid symbolic adieu to Afghanistan at summit
With the U.S. leading the withdrawal, European allies and Canada want to hear Biden’s thinking about how security will be assured at their embassies and at Kabul's airport.
USS Constitution crew to pay respects to health care workers
Old Ironsides is scheduled to take about 200 health care workers and first responders on a three-hour tour in Boston Harbor this Friday.
‘Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker’ may have been terrible, but at least we have this X-wing
The X-wing is on display May 5.
By Sarah Sicard
Dear military, please invest in this dude’s lightsaber
Imagine a world with real-life lightsaber battles.
By Sarah Sicard
Biden national security guidance calls to increase diplomacy, downplay nukes, end Afghanistan conflict
The guidance calls for the end to "forever wars" and calls for investments in cyber security.
By Aaron Mehta
Air war against ISIS holds lessons for future battles
The campaign saw vastly more weapons launched than for similar periods in the Iraq and Afghanistan wars.
By Todd South
Reagan’s longtime secretary of state George P. Shultz dies
Schultz was the longest serving secretary of state since World War II and had been the oldest surviving former Cabinet member of any administration. The former Marine Corps artillery officer was 100.
American Legion, Pelosi join calls for VA leader’s ouster
The nation's largest veterans organization and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Saturday joined the growing calls for the ouster of President Donald Trump's Veterans Affairs chief.
Top US general in the Mideast says ISIS in Iraq and Syria still long-term threat
While no longer a major security threat, Marine Gen. Frank McKenzie said ISIS is never going to be defeated unless the international community can address the indoctrination of refugees displaced by years of war.
By Robert Burns, The Associated Press