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Why this Ranger School grad earned a seat at State of the UnionMaj. Lisa Jaster was one of the first three women ever to earn her Ranger tab last year. Her journey was arguably the toughest.
Why NATO says it's time to stop hugging the Russian bearAfter the cold war, America hoped that European security was permanently solved, but Russia's recent forays into Ukraine and Syria have been followed by a shift in US rhetoric.
New US military medals policy: What is the meaning of valor?The Pentagon announced Wednesday it would tighten medal criteria to better reflect distinctions between combat and non-combat roles.
Pentagon's lesson learned from Ramadi: patienceThe political pressure to topple the Islamic State group is intense. But the Ramadi offensive showed the benefits of moving carefully.聽
US says Iran launched 'provocative' rocket test near shipsA French military official, speaking to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity, confirmed the rocket fire took place Saturday. However, the official said the French military did not consider it to be a threatening event as the rocket fire clearly wasn't directed toward the Western fleet.
As Pentagon opens combat roles to women, what are special forces' concerns?An end to male bonding, infidelity in the field, and a sense that the special forces would be 'less elite' were among the worries cited in two recently released studies.
Flying saucers and jet packs: how US Army has tried to take them beyond sci-fiThe Army often has been inspired by science fiction 鈥� and vice versa. Its Transportation Museum in Virginia displays its own take on the flying saucer and Boba Fett鈥檚 jet pack.
In Ramadi battle, a potential model for rolling back ISISThe battle to retake Ramadi is being led by the聽Iraq Army, not sectarian militias. In a country where the Islamic State has exploited sectarian tensions, that could be an important moment.聽
6 Americans killed in Taliban attack near Afghan air base, US official saysIt is the first major attack on a NATO military convoy since August 22, when three American contractors were killed in a suicide attack on their convoy in Kabul.
For the first time since 9/11, US Navy nuclear-armed subs make port callsThe US Navy has 14 submarines with nuclear warheads that roam the oceans as part of the US strategy to deter an enemy strike. They will now make foreign port calls.聽
US would like to intensify campaign against ISIS. Why that's proving tricky.More support could take the form of sending more troops or attack helicopters to Iraq 鈥� if Iraq would let them in.
For America鈥檚 drone warriors, help to deal with mental and physical tollsCommanders at the top-secret operations center in Virginia are bringing in chaplains, physicians, and others. They鈥檙e also rethinking the long work shifts.
First LookWest Point ushers in new era for women in military with first female commandantThe appointment of聽Brig. Gen. Diana M. Holland as West Point's commandant of cadets聽comes just two weeks after the Pentagon's decision to open combat roles to women across all branches of the armed forces.
Did 'Serial' get Bowe Bergdahl court-martialed?To one former military lawyer, Bowe Bergdahl's statements to the 'Serial' podcast might have made it a 'no-brainer' for the Army to court-martial him Monday.
First LookOn the heels of 'Serial' launch, Bowe Bergdahl faces court-martialSgt. Bowe Bergdahl could face a much more serious penalty than the Army's investigating officer recommended during the pre-trial phase of the investigation.
New Navy stealth destroyer rescues Maine fishermanThe USS Zumwalt is the first ship of a new class of high-tech, stealth destroyers.
Why America isn't winning its warsIt's easy to blame presidents for a lack of strategy, but a growing number of officials are saying that the fault lies with a lack of vision in the Pentagon.聽
Bowe Bergdahl on 'Serial': Exploring the moral fault lines?Bergdahl, a kidnapped US soldier held for five years by the Taliban, has earned fierce scrutiny for his decision to leave post. A popular podcast about the controversial case may shed light on others' decisions, as well.聽
Should women now be drafted? Why many women answer 'yes'Now that the Pentagon has decided to allow women to serve in combat, starting next month, the next step could be the draft.聽
Former drone pilots denounce 'morally outrageous' programFour former drone operators have penned an open letter to President Obama and the CIA, calling for a reevaluation of the US drone program, which has killed between聽488 and 1,071 civilians in the last eight years.聽
