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Service members and police are teaming up to stop suicide
The new suicide prevention program, called Operation Better Together, pairs police officers and service members for training.
By Harm Venhuizen
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Family of Air Force vet who died in VA care after being bitten by fire ants sues US, Orkin
An Air Force veteran died last year after being bitten more than 100 times by fire ants while in VA care, a lawsuit filed Tuesday claims.
By Howard Altman
Trump planning to withdraw more US troops from Iraq
The Trump administration will announce Wednesday that it is withdrawing additional troops from Iraq, as President Donald Trump tries to make good on his campaign promise to disentangle the country from “endless wars.”
By Zeke Miller, The Associated Press
Trump’s popularity slips in latest Military Times poll — and more troops say they’ll vote for Biden
About half of troops surveyed for the poll said they have an unfavorable view of the commander in chief.
Amid tensions with US, Iran introduces two new missiles named for leaders killed in airstrike
State TV said the “Martyr Hajj Qassem” missile was not intercepted by a defense system during a test.
Democratic Party platform calls for better pay for troops, ending ‘forever’ wars
The policy guideline is designed to highlight party priorities for the next four years.
Will COVID finally kick-start federal telework efforts?
Telework at federal agencies has the potential to change how government work is done even beyond the COVID-19 pandemic.
By Jessie Bur
Esper seeks to reassure NATO over US troop plans
Last week, Trump said that he is ordering a major reduction in troop strength in Germany, from around 34,500 personnel down to 25,000.
Watch coalition aircraft pummeling ISIS fighters in Iraq
“The ISF’s ability to target and punish Daesh in this isolated territory confirms that these Daesh criminals have no safe haven.”
By Shawn Snow
Battling COVID-19, is DoD prepared for an onslaught of disinfo and propaganda from foreign competitors?
Until DoD shifts its paradigm for information, it will continue to lag behind not only China, but also Russia and extremist groups with a more systems level approach to national information strategy.
By Col. Matthew Coughlin and Dr. Paul Lieber PhD
540 additional troops to deploy to U.S.-Mexico border over COVID-19 concerns
Lt. Gen. Laura Richardson, the commander of U.S. Army North, explained to reporters that the additional 540 U.S. troops would help Border Patrol with newly granted authorities. Those new authorities allow Border Patrol agents to apprehend and immediately return migrants potentially infected with COVID-19.
By Shawn Snow
Recruits at boot camp getting some extra personal space over COVID-19 concerns
Spaced out bunks adds a little bit of extra room for maneuvering for heavy-eyed recruits scrambling early in the morning to get on line as the drill instructor readies recruits for morning chow and follow-on training.
By Shawn Snow