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Controversy over officer in Chattanooga shooting: Should Pentagon change policy?A senior officer who used his personal firearm to shoot back at the Chattanooga attacker is unlikely to face criminal charges. But what some see as a disconnect between a Pentagon investigation and what many call heroism points to the rapid shift on the ground at military installations.
Next stop, Florida swamps: Two women qualify for final phase of Ranger SchoolThe two soldiers, both of whom are West Point graduates, are within 17 days of becoming the first women ever to earn a Ranger tab.
Robots in war: Ethical concern, or a help for social ills?Two new reports 鈥� one from the US Army's Research Laboratory and the other from the New America Foundation 鈥� look ahead to the role of robots and drones and the ramifications of their increasing use.
Defense secretary in Iraq to check on plans to retake RamadiAsh Carter made his first trip to Iraq as Defense secretary to focus on an Iraqi operation to seize Ramadi from the Islamic State. The offensive could begin within weeks.
John McCain's air war over Vietnam. And mine.In an age when much of aerial combat seems to involve pilotless drones, it may be difficult to comprehend the dangers of military flying. Vietnam tested many pilots, including Sen. John McCain and one Monitor reporter.
US Defense Sec. Carter makes surprise visit to IraqThis is the first trip to Iraq for the US secretary of Defense since his swearing in earlier this year.
Islamic State launches chemical weapons: How great is the threat?Two groups have confirmed that the Islamic State launched a chemical weapons attack against Kurds in Iraq. But it's likely a sign of frustration, not strength.
Florida governor orders National Guard recruiters to leave storefront locationsGov. Rick Scott ordered Florida National Guard recruiters on Saturday to work from nearby armories.
Chattanooga shooting: should military recruiters carry guns?Rep. Duncan Hunter (R) of California, a retired Marine, is drawing up legislation aimed at arming recruitment centers.- In historic first, three women tackle Ranger School's grueling mountain phaseNineteen women earned the right to begin the Army鈥檚 storied Ranger School back in April. Now, there are three of them left, all West Point graduates.
As Pentagon mulls ending ban, transgender soldiers talk about serving country openlyWith an estimated 15,000 transgender soldiers now serving throughout the US military, Secretary of Defense Ash Carter on Monday called the military's ban 'outdated' and 'confusing.'- Pentagon readying plan to remove transgender banThe move follows several weeks of high level meetings in the Pentagon among top ranking military chiefs, secretaries, and Defense Department leaders.
FocusMilitary vets fight a new enemy: child pornThe HERO Corps is recruiting wounded veterans to help curb a rising online scourge. In fighting child pornography, some veterans 鈥� already trained to be tenacious and to cope with disturbing images 鈥� say they've found a new way to serve their country.
Breaking barriers: Women pass first phase of Army's tough Ranger SchoolThree women in the US Army have passed the first phase of Ranger School. It鈥檚 a physically and mentally demanding program that teaches leadership and small unit technical and tactical skills in a simulated combat environment.
How US can remain in Afghanistan without being seen as permanent occupierThe challenges of being an occupying force are different from those of strategic war-fighting, as a riot in Afghanistan shows.
Pentagon: Why US has trained only 60 Syrian rebels to fight ISISDefense Secretary Ashton Carter says that vetting is 'rigorous,' but senators question why the Pentagon has yet to assure rebels that the US will come to their aid if they are attacked by Syria's president.
Obama on fighting Islamic State: 'It will take time to root them out'In a rare briefing from the Pentagon, President Obama emphasizes the need for 'an effective partner on the ground' to push back ISIS. The US will speed up the training of anti-Islamic State forces, he says.聽
An end to jobless vets? New VA job program raises hopesA new program launched by the US Department of Veteran Affairs aims to connect unemployed veterans with steady jobs.聽
VA wait lists longer now than a year ago: 'Something has to give'The number of veterans waiting more than a month for medical attention is 50 percent higher now than it was a year ago, when it prompted a national scandal.
US Marines resurrect historic Raiders name for Special OpsThe Marines will rename eight branches of Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command as Raiders at a ceremony on Friday.
