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How Fort Moore lost its Confederate name 鈥� without controversyFort Moore in Georgia may hold lessons on how to rename military bases once called after Confederate generals.聽
Not too early to think 鈥榳hat next?鈥� if Ukraine offensive failsUkraine鈥檚 summer offensive to retake lost territory is going slowly. Military experts say Western allies need to consider the possibility of failure 鈥� and perhaps focus on the defense of Ukraine.聽
First LookAn American soldier has crossed the North Korea border. But how?A slab of concrete and some raked gravel are all that separate the rival Koreas at Panmunjom, the world鈥檚 most heavily armed border. Few world leaders, and now an American soldier, have crossed the border. The incident could disrupt inter-Korean relations.
How one senator has blocked the Pentagon over abortionBoth parties in Congress traditionally line up behind the military. But culture-war issues like abortion are changing that. Exhibit A: Sen. Tommy Tuberville鈥檚 monthslong blockade of Pentagon confirmations.
First LookIn St. Louis, contamination from atomic bomb development lingersNew documents are revealing how America鈥檚 push to develop the atomic bomb left St. Louis with a nuclear waste problem 鈥� radioactive material was handled with nonchalance, at times. Some residents worry that the effects may linger even today.
US cluster bombs for Ukraine 鈥� a game changer or a mistake?As the U.S. prepares to share cluster munitions with Ukraine for use against Russian troops, the ethics of a controversial weapon (banned by more than half of nations) have come under scrutiny.
On eve of summit, NATO secures big winTurkey is a valued member of NATO for its military strength and strategic location. But it鈥檚 often at odds with members. That came to a head in a dispute over Sweden. Monday brought a breakthrough.
First LookEnd of an era? US destroys more than 30,000 tons of chemical weapons.The United States has been eliminating its chemical weapons cache since 2016 and is set to finish the project by the September 2023 deadline set by the international Chemical Weapons Convention. Officials hope other reluctant nations will follow.
First LookAt Guantanamo Bay, UN investigator speaks to detainees for first timeAn independent United Nations investigator聽has visited the detainees at Guantanamo Bay, the first to be granted access by a United States president. The detainees spoke of physical and psychological abuse, as well as their hopes to leave.
Ukraine forces 鈥� and Western weapons 鈥� face crucial testUkraine counteroffensive will be a big test for the concept that Western weapons and training can help turn back Russian invasion
First LookWar surplus: Pentagon accounting error reveals $6.2B more for UkraineThe Pentagon uncovered an accounting error in valuing the weapons it has sent to Ukraine. The surplus will be used for future military support. The Biden administration has repeatedly stated the U.S. will help Ukraine 鈥渁s long as it takes.鈥澛�
With massive weapons aid to Ukraine, can US rebuild its stocks?The U.S. has sent lots of weaponry to Ukraine. But America鈥檚 defense industrial base needs help to replenish stocks.
First LookCitizenship fast track: US military entices immigrants to sign upTo counter recruiting shortfalls, the United States military is enlisting immigrants by offering them a fast track to American citizenship. An important part of the effort is using recruiters with similar backgrounds to those of potential recruits.
Paid leave: Will stronger military families mean a stronger military?A new paid leave policy aims to help military families find a better balance between work and life 鈥� and could help the Pentagon with retention and recruitment in the process.
Jack Teixeira, Edward Snowden, and plugging intelligence leaksMuch attention has been paid to Airman Jack Teixeira鈥檚 motives in allegedly leaking classified information on the gaming site Discord. But are there solutions that might have blocked his actions in the first place?
First LookMilitary leak case highlights security risks within US armed forcesProsecutors claim that Jack Teixeira, the guardsman accused of leaking classified documents, kept an arsenal of weapons and made violent remarks on social media. The Air Force has suspended the commander and the administrative commander of his squadron.
First LookPacific deterrence: US sends nuclear submarines to South KoreaPresident Biden and South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol have agreed to allow U.S. nuclear-armed submarines to dock in South Korea for the first time in 40 years. The agreement seeks to ward off South Korea from restarting its own nuclear program.
First LookMassachusetts National Guard member arrested in leaked documents caseJack Teixeira, a聽Massachusetts Air National Guard member, was arrested Thursday as the main person of interest surrounding the leaked highly classified military documents on the Ukraine war. It is believed he leaked the documents in an online chat group.
First LookDocument leak: Pentagon investigates as Ukraine war info circulatesClassified U.S. documents on the war in Ukraine have been leaked online, posing significant risks to national security. Government officials say they still don鈥檛 know who or what is behind the leak.
US military鈥檚 top-brass women got together. Here鈥檚 what they said.The U.S. military鈥檚 top-ranking women shared a stage recently and recounted discrimination, but also the positive impact 鈥� and growing welcome 鈥� of female troops.
