OpinionAmerica’s future advantage depends on quick adoption of advanced techThe U.S. military must learn from Ukraine and accelerate its adoption of advanced AI and robotics, former Defense Secretary Mark T. Esper argues.By Mark T. Esper5 days ago
JD Vance would consider privatizing some VA services if elected The vice presidential candidate also said that he would support firing VA workers who aren't performing well.By Leo Shane III7 days ago
Defense, vets issues will factor in 2024 presidential raceMilitary and veterans policies will play a role in the debate over who should serve as commander-in-chief.By Leo Shane III9 months ago
Former Air Force boss Mark Welsh officially named head of Texas A&MWelsh will have a starting annual salary of $1.1 million.By Kate McGee, The Texas Tribune9 months ago
Defense bill calls for outside scrutiny of Marines’ modernization planA provision in Congress' not-yet-final annual defense authorization bill calls for "an independent review, assessment, and analysis" of Force Design 2030.By Irene Loewenson10 months ago
Slain Marine’s family fails to win lawsuit against Alec BaldwinA lawsuit against Alec Baldwin filed by relatives of Lance Cpl. Rylee McCollum, a U.S. Marine killed in Afghanistan, has been resolved.10 months ago
Army staff sergeant jumps into action after car crash, saves soldierStaff Sgt. Todd Darter helped rescue Sgt. Mark Garcia and his son from a car crash in September.By Sarah Sicard10 months ago
Trump hints at expanded role for military. US law has few guardrails.The Insurrection Act allows presidents to call on reserve or active-duty military units to respond to unrest, an authority that's not reviewable.By Gary Fields10 months ago
Former Air Force boss Mark Welsh named sole finalist to lead Texas A&MWelsh retired from the Air Force in 2016 at the end of a 40-year military career.By Kate McGee, The Texas Tribune10 months ago
Eugene Vindman, Army vet who drew Trump’s ire, to run for CongressEugene Vindman and his brother, Alexander, were both forced out of their jobs at the National Security Council by Trump.By Leo Shane III10 months ago
Mattis says vets at Jan. 6 Capitol riot ‘don’t define the military’“There’s always someone that disappoints you. I’m reminded that Jesus of Nazareth had 1 out of 12 disappoint him.”By Irene Loewenson11 months ago
The unsung heroes of the Black Hawk Down incidentThree decades later, a platoon that saw action before and during the Battle of Mogadishu has yet to receive recognition for their valor.By Todd South11 months ago