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Opinion
Despite common rhetoric, war with China unlikely in near future
Much discussion surrounding future wars indicates a conflict with China is right around the corner. The author of this op-ed argues otherwise.
By Jacob T. Scheidemann
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Most young vets think it’s time to retire ‘Thank you for your service’
Veteran’s Day is fast approaching, and with it, a gathering storm of “Thank you for your service" dispatches.
By Jon Simkins
Army Ranger veteran receives Medal of Honor for Korean War heroism
Badly wounded, Col. Puckett told his soldiers to leave him behind as they withdrew. They didn’t listen, nor did they ever forget.
By Davis Winkie
New Hindenburg documentary sheds light on the decades-old disaster
It's been 84 years since airship Hindenburg crashed in Lakehurst, New Jersey.
By Caitlin O'Brien
Sebastian Junger’s new book explores the meaning of freedom
"Freedom" goes on sale May 18.
By Sarah Sicard
Full FY22 budget coming May 27
It is expected the Pentagon will seek to retire older systems to free up funding in its budget request.
By Aaron Mehta
The world spent almost $2 trillion on defense in 2020
The U.S. and China made up more than half of all military spending in 2020.
By Aaron Mehta
Biden requests $715B for Pentagon, hinting at administration’s future priorities
U.S. President Joe Biden’s fiscal 2022 budget request asks for $753 billion in national security funding, an increase of 1.6 percent that includes $715 billion for the Defense Department.
Bird strike takes out Navy Super Hornet
The jet, assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron 106 out of NAS Oceana in Virginia, was part of a detachment training on the Westy Coast.
Appeals court overturns MSPB precedent in performance-based removals
Agencies must prove that an employee was performing poorly prior to an improvement period in order to justify firing that employee, under a U.S. Court of Appeals decision.
By Jessie Bur
US troop pullouts in Mideast raise fears of Iranian attacks
A senior U.S. military official with knowledge of the region said Monday that Iran may try to take advantage of America's troop withdrawals from Iraq and Afghanistan, and the planned departure of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz from the Arabian Gulf.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
Why do we need to be aware that children grieve?
How we can all be more aware of the needs of grieving children this Nov. 19, Children's Grief Awareness Day.
By Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS)