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First LookMilitary chaplains innovate to support soldiers from a distanceMilitary chaplains are using every tool at their disposal to guide soldiers through the pandemic. For some, that means聽Guns N鈥� Roses lyrics and weekly Facebook videos.
First LookNo quick exit: US military plans for 'new normal' in COVID eraMilitary leaders are taking longer-term, strategic steps to ensure safety for all military personnel.聽Officials have frozen units in place overseas and delayed new assignments, recruit training, and canceled major exercises.
Hypersonic missiles may be unstoppable. Is society ready?Hypersonic missiles raise ethical questions about how the military could use machine learning, as the U.S., Russia, and China develop new weapons.
Troops on streets? Not so fast. US military sends hospital ships.The call-up of the National Guard to support states鈥� coronavirus response has fueled martial law speculation that the Pentagon is anxious to tamp down.聽
ROTC at black colleges? How Pentagon aims to diversify military brass.To diversify senior ranks, recruiters plan to expand officer training at historically black colleges and boost the careers of minority officers.聽
First LookPeace deal? Why the US launched an airstrike on Taliban.Within 24 hours of signing a peace accord with the United States, the Taliban released a wave of attacks across Afghanistan. The聽U.S. airstrike was intended as a message to the Taliban, but does not stop the peace process, officials say.聽
U.S. Marines lead charge in rooting out racism in military ranksDoes Confederate symbolism have a place in today鈥檚 U.S. military? For America鈥檚 top Marine, the answer is simple.
Land mines are back. Why the U.S. wants them in its arsenal again.U.S. rescinds land mine ban, highlighting modern safety features and deterrent value. Human rights campaigns say they鈥檙e still too dangerous.
First LookTrump cuts $3.8 billion from military to fund wall constructionPresident Donald Trump's cut in military funding has heightened tensions with members of Congress on both sides of the aisle who oppose the use of military funding for a U.S.-Mexico border wall. National security and jobs are at risk, they say.聽
Can veterans lead the way on preventing suicide?The VA promotes firearm safety as part of a campaign to reduce suicide risk among veterans. The campaign holds potential to save civilian lives, too.
First LookSpace Force becomes first new military service in 72 yearsWith a diminutive budget and staff,聽Space Force is聽not designed to send troops to space. But it's still聽a big win for the Trump administration.聽
After shooting, can Pensacola remain a lighthouse for freedom?After three sailors were killed by a Saudi national at Naval Air Station Pensacola, residents wonder what will happen to its mission to welcome foreigners to U.S. values.
First LookFOIA reveals how US government misled public on Afghanistan warA government report, obtained by The Washington Post via the Freedom of Information Act, quotes officials on how the conflict was misrepresented.聽
First LookJustice, honor, politics: Navy secretary fired over SEAL caseThe Navy's top official, Richard Spencer, was fired Sunday, ending a clash between President Trump and military leaders over a SEAL accused of war crimes.
Cover StoryFor US veterans, what does it mean to heal a moral injury?Moral injury, sometimes described as a 鈥渨ound to the soul,鈥� remains a little-recognized phenomenon a quarter-century after it was first diagnosed.
Success after war: Challenging the 鈥榖roken vet鈥� myth (audio)Less than 1% of Americans serve in the military. One result: War is often misunderstood. We focus on one overlooked element of the veteran experience: growth.聽
First LookVA bans smoking around facilities as some vets fumeThe VA move is a cultural shift that targets a link between the military and tobacco. Some vets say it is overreach, while others welcome the change.
FocusIn the war on wildfire, California turns to the militaryIn California, soldiers aid efforts to thwart wildfires 鈥� efforts that have seen environmental groups and timber interests find common cause.
A U.S. veteran鈥檚 message for Memorial Day (audio)Veteran's view: Cameron Albin did three tours in Iraq. He鈥檚 struggled with the memory of fallen comrades. For Memorial Day, he honors them.
How PTSD headlines lead to mirage of the 鈥榖roken veteran鈥�In several mass murders, news coverage emphasized the veteran involved had struggled with PTSD, furthering the stereotype of the 鈥榯roubled vet.鈥�
