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First LookNORAD general: First female Air Force Commander is about more than genderGen. Lori Robinson's appointment as the the US Air Force's first female Commander is historic, but to those who know her, it isn't the least bit surprising.
First LookBill to restore burial rights for female WWII pilots flies through CongressFollowing an online petition and lobbying campaign, the House and Senate approved a bill Wednesday to restore eligibility for former聽Women Airforce Service Pilots聽to have their ashes placed at Arlington National Cemetery.
FocusIn Syria, a test of Obama's 'good enough' military doctrineThe war on terror has swung between full-scale war and avoiding quagmires. In the fight against ISIS, Obama and the Pentagon are seeking a new model.
First LookTorture at Abu Ghraib: Who will bear responsibility?A federal court is reexamining whether a civilian contractor can be sued for incidents of torture or whether the US military was ultimately responsible.
The female World War II pilots who got all Congress on their sideThe Senate on Tuesday unanimously recognized the rights of a group of World War II female aviators to be buried in Arlington cemetery. Their cause became a nationwide crowd-sourced campaign.
First LookWhy did West Point cadets pose with raised fists?A photo of 16 black female cadets at the US Military Academy raising their fists has sparked a debate over whether the gesture is a symbol of unity or a political act.
BLM protest? West Point inquiry into black female cadets' fists-raised photoA photo showing 16 black, female cadets in uniform with their fists raised has spurred questions about whether the gesture violates military restrictions on political activity.
Why US military doesn't welcome a decline in sexual-assault reportsDefense officials estimate that victims report fewer than 1 in 3 sexual assaults within the US military. They want that to change, and some steps are under way to reshape the culture surrounding victims.
In Iraq, US troops edge closer to front lines against ISISThe death of an American service member points to a shift in how the Pentagon is fighting the Islamic State in Iraq.
How Russia is changing the Pentagon's calculus in EuropeThe US is deepening its military commitment to Europe 鈥� while at the same time trying to avoid shutting out Russia as an adversary.
Navy SEAL killed in Iraq: Who was Charlie Keating IV?Charlie Keating died Tuesday in Iraq in an Islamic State group attack near the city of Irbil.
First LookCheck out Sea Hunter, the US Navy's new 'crewless ship'No captain? The US Navy's newest prototype uses radar, sonar, and global positioning systems to navigate without direction from a human captain.聽Are autonomous ships the future for seafarers?
First LookIwo Jima flag raising: Curious historians prompt Marine Corps investigationAP photographer Joe Rosenthal didn't get the name of the flag raisers, leaving the task to the Marines, who, after some confusion, may have misidentified one of the men.
Who was really photographed at Iwo Jima? Marines start investigationThe US Marine Corps says it may have misidentified one of the men hoisting the American flag in the now-iconic image.聽
First LookFirst woman enters infantry as Army moves women into combat rolesCapt. Kristen Griest is becoming the Army's first female infantry officer, a significant first as the armed forces move toward filling combat roles with servicewomen.聽
First LookCongressional bill to draft women advances: Why its author now objectsThe House Armed Services Committee voted in favor of amending the draft to include women, despite Rep. Duncan Hunter (R) of California's objections.聽
Recruitment of fighters plummets as US airstrikes damage ISIS fundingISIS recruitment of foreign fighters dropped from about 2,000 a month to about 200,聽a U.S. military official said on Tuesday.
What 250 more Special Forces in Syria can doISIS is making enemies in Syria, and there's a need to ramp up efforts to train them. That's where the new Special Operations forces fit in.聽
What lies behind Obama's decision to increase US forces in Syria?President Obama announced that he's sending more American troops to Syria. Why?聽
Report: Pentagon misled Congress on sexual assault in militaryA watchdog group has discovered that the Pentagon misled lawmakers about its handling of sexual assault cases in an effort to block reform.
