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‘A nightmare’: The Coast Guard’s harrowing flight to Camp Mystic
AMT Seth Reeves and the rest of Coast Guard Rescue 6553 navigated dangerous weather en route to the Guadalupe River, where they saved hundreds of campers.
By Riley Ceder
The military’s privileged position above the political fray is at risk
Public servants must speak out when politicians are caught maneuvering the military, Guard or active duty, into a partisan corner, says the author of this commentary.
By Ian Bryan
Best pics of the week: July 12, 2020
Best military photos of the week: F-35B refuel from a KC-10 Extender, Air Force Special Tactics HALO jumps, homecoming for a guided-missile destroyer crew and more.
Iran blames bad communication, missile battery alignment for January shootdown of Ukrainian plane
A misaligned missile battery, miscommunication between troops and their commanders and a decision to fire without authorization all led to Iran’s Revolutionary Guard shooting down a Ukrainian jetliner in January, killing all 176 people on board, a new report says.
By Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press
Top Pentagon officials offer lessons learned from military’s response to George Floyd protests
Defense Secretary Mark Esper and his top military adviser clarified issues that arose out of the military's support of law enforcement in tamping down on violent protests.
The unbearable cost of losing the silent war within our military
Military culture is shaped by the worst behavior its leaders are willing to tolerate, and myriad violations of a sexual nature have been tolerated as “the price of admission” for far too long, says the author of this commentary.
By Sherman Gillums Jr.
Coast Guard Academy alters training for incoming class due to COVID-19
COVID-19 has forced big changes to the Coast Guard Academy.
The National Guard: The perfect space partner
Establishing a Space National Guard will give military and civilian decision-makers maximum flexibility, says the author of this commentary.
By Maj. Gen. James Eifert