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US military pier in Gaza to cost $320 million, Pentagon estimates
The U.S. and Israel have said they hope to have the mobile pier in place and operations underway by early May.
By Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press
This author sees opportunity for US in competition with China, Russia
The U.S. could get this moment right, or squander the opportunity.
By Todd South
Legendary Army Ranger, who fought in three wars, dies at 97
The soldier for whom the Army’s Best Ranger Competition is named passed away Sept. 11 at age 97.
By Sarah Sicard
An Afghan interpreter saved my life — now we must return the favor
"These people are beyond deserving to resettle in the U.S. They’ve scarified more for this country than most people I know."
By Joseph Dietzel
5 officers censured for 2020 amphibious vehicle sinking that killed 8 Marines, 1 sailor
Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro said the punishment stemmed from the five officers’ “inadequate leadership and execution of their oversight duties."
By Todd South
Journalist Joe Galloway, chronicler of Vietnam War, dies
Joseph L. Galloway was best known for his book, "We Were Soldiers Once ... And Young,” which was made into a Hollywood movie.
Book excerpt: ‘Conscientious Objector: A Journey of Peace, Justice, Culture, and Environment’
What would you do if you were drafted to fight in a war? As a conscientious objector opposed to all wars, Wayne R. Ferren Jr. had to answer that question during the Vietnam War.
By Wayne R. Ferren Jr.
Massachusetts city to name 2 streets after modern-day military generals
Army Chief of Staff Gen. James McConville and retired Gen. Joseph Dunford, former chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, have strong ties to the city of Quincy.
Merle Smith, first Black graduate of Coast Guard Academy, dies
As a cutter commander during the Vietnam War, Smith also became the first Black officer to command a U.S. warship in close quarters combat.
Philippine president again delays abrogation of key security pact with US
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte suspended the abrogation of the Visiting Forces Agreement for another six months to allow both sides to address his concerns.
Marine generals might be disciplined for AAV sinking that killed 9, commandant says
“Everything is on the table,” from no action to courts-martial, Berger said.
By Philip Athey