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Navy SEALs face disciplinary action after racist memes investigation
Two SEALs based in Virginia are facing disciplinary action for developing racist memes targeting a Black sailor in their platoon, a defense official said.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
Military justice reform: The ‘Be Careful What You Ask For’ Act
There is no basis to conclude that a career military lawyer will be better insulated from pressures or more inclined to send challenging cases to trial, say the authors of this commentary.
By Army Maj. Jordan Stapley and Professor Geoffrey Corn
Before US-Russia summit, measure demands any new missile treaties include China
Sen. Steve Daines is proposing a higher bar for any new limits on America’s ballistic missile arsenal.
By Joe Gould
We must say the names of the heroes who gave all in defense of freedom
We can’t lose sight of what Memorial Day means for our nation and families who continue to grieve the loss of a service member, says the Denis McDonough in this commentary.
By VA Secretary Denis McDonough
COVID-19 delays petty officer advancement results — again
While the advancement results are typically available on Memorial Day, that’s not going to happen for the second year in a row.
By Diana Stancy
Biden ending Trump OK for US oil company in Syria, says official
Trump became focused on Syria’s oil in October 2019 after he abruptly announced his intention to draw down U.S. troops deployed against ISIS in the area.
Signs point to shift in combating sexual assault in military
The Pentagon appears resigned to a new approach on how to combat military sexual assault.
By Robert Burns, The Associated Press
Army interrogation manual needs revisions to prevent torture, advocates warn
Advocates want an Army interrogation manual's list of prohibited actions expanded to include all of the CIA’s “enhanced interrogation techniques."
By Kyle Rempfer
Single rocket hits near Iraqi air base hosting American troops
A single rocket struck Monday close to Ain al-Asad air base, which hosts U.S. troops. No injuries were reported, a spokesman for the U.S.-led coalition said.
Growing mystery of suspected energy attacks on US personnel draws concern
At least 130 cases across the government are now under investigation, up from several dozen last year, according to a U.S. defense official.
By Robert Burns, The Associated Press
US Central Command chief: Important to keep pressure on ISIS
Gen. Frank McKenzie visited four U.S. outposts in Syria. His message Friday was short and direct: U.S. forces remain in Syria to fight the remnants of ISIS.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press