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US military’s elite commando forces look to expand diversity
Leaders see greater diversity as a way to combat extremism in the ranks, even as they increase other training and education programs.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
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Another fatal outbreak: 27 COVID deaths at Illinois vets nursing home prompts probe
Another veterans nursing home is being investigated after a deadly COVID outbreak.
Alfred Thayer Mahan and his vain quest to keep ships straight
He was one of the world's greatest maritime strategists. A gifted seaman? Not so much.
By Donald Lankiewicz, American History Magazine
Op-ed: The truth behind the ‘Twisterville mutiny’
The author makes the case for charging retired officers with the crime of mutiny.
By Bruce A. Elleman, Naval War College
Op-ed: World War II battle holds key lessons for modern warfare
The Guadalcanal campaign shows how the old saying “the best defense is a good offense” can be turned upside-down – with a strong defense becoming an effective offensive weapon.
By Benjamin Jensen, American University School of International Service and Brig. Gen. William J. Bowers, U.S. Marine Corps
4 Must-See Patriotic Cities to Visit this 4th of July
While nearly every major city has a fantastic fireworks show, some cities take it one step further by hosting week-long celebrations of patriotism. Plus, some cities naturally have a storied patriotic history that lends itself to an ultra red, white, and blue experience. Ready to start planning your holiday trip?
Museum ship to get WWII anti-aircraft cannon
The museum aims to have the gun lifted onto the ship ahead of its celebration of the 75th anniversary of D-Day.
This new coffee company is giving a ‘hand up’ to homeless vets
Its core mission is to hire and train veterans for jobs in the coffee industry through the proceeds it earns selling America’s favorite caffeinated beverage.
By Joshua Axelrod
Sailor charged with trading explicit images with 13-year-old girl
NCIS agents got involved when authorities realized the suspect was a sailor.
The Navy called them ‘mutineers.’ But were they really scapegoats?
It was the largest court-martial for mutiny in U.S. Navy history. The 50 defendants had one thing in common: They were all African-Americans.
By John A. Haymond, MHQ—The Quarterly Journal of Military History