In reversal, Pentagon keeps women’s advisory group, adds four more
A 75-year-old committee advocating for women in the military will be revived as part of a phased return of 39 DOD groups put on pause earlier this year.
By Hope Hodge Seck
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Troops in DC encounter few crises, but plenty of walking and yard work
Dozens of troops who spoke to Military Times view their current deployment as “part of the job,” but say they haven’t seen “emergency” levels of crime.
By Carla Babb
I’m an E4 whose sex assault case was mishandled by civilian police. Here’s how we changed state laws for the better
Legislation she helped bring forward requires the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension to investigate criminal sexual conduct allegations between Minnesota National Guard members.
By Sheyla Scholl
US open to limiting military exercises, missiles with Russia
The official said any agreements on either matter would be contingent on Russia removing threats to Ukraine and that no decisions would be made without the consent of Ukraine or NATO.
Paratrooper charged in Syria shootout acquitted of all charges
The soldier’s attorney argued that the patrol briefed leaders that it would go to the checkpoint and the alleged threats were intended to deter an attack.
By Kyle Rempfer
Air Force accused of pushing woman through elite commando training after she quit, spurring investigation
The claims are incorrect or missing important context, said Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, the head of Air Force Special Operations Command. But he has called for the service's inspector general to investigate.
Guard members embrace job that can make surprising demands
From assisting at COVID-19 testing sites to protecting the U.S. Capitol, it’s been a busy two years for the Minnesota National Guard.
By Sarah Kocher, St. Cloud Times via the AP
Japan asks US forces to stay on base as COVID-19 cases jump
American forces have come under fire after a spike in coronavirus cases in areas where they are based in large numbers.
Rally in Baghdad on anniversary of Iranian general’s death
The January 2020 strike killed Gen. Qassem Soleimani.
The U.S. military’s biggest stories of 2021
From the Capitol riot to the chaotic withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan, national security stories dominated discussions in 2021 as the world began to move beyond the pandemic.
By Military Times staff