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- First Look鈥楢 new chapter鈥: American and Taliban member released in swapThe family of U.S. veteran and contractor, Mark Frerichs, said he has been freed by the Taliban after over two years of imprisonment. His release appeared to be part of聽one of the most significant prisoner swaps to take place under the Biden administration.
- As Putin seeks a larger army, some see echoes of US in VietnamVladimir Putin aims to expand Russia鈥檚聽armed forces by 137,000. But hitting that target won鈥檛 be easy. The U.S. experience in Vietnam hints at the challenges.
- What a US military base in Poland may signal for NATOThe United States plans a military base in Poland, its first in Eastern Europe, while holding the door open to future repair of relations with Russia.
- Proxy war or not, US and NATO allies get creative in aid for UkraineCall it a 鈥減roxy war鈥 or not, the U.S. and NATO allies are using ingenuity to affect the outcome while keeping war at arm鈥檚 length.
- How Woody Williams embodied bravery, on and off the battlefieldCourage is a quality that gets praised, but all too often overlooked, say veterans and military historians. Medal of Honor recipient Hershel 鈥淲oody鈥 Wiliams will be remembered as 鈥渁 person who used every ounce of his being to serve others,鈥 his grandson said.
- First Look鈥楴o more mines in the U.S. military,鈥 White House saysPresident Biden restricted the use of anti-personnel military land mines in the U.S. Army, in an effort to comply with international treaties. The only exception is the Korean peninsula. The U.S. will provide mines to South Korea in the event of a North Korean attack.
- How US military aids Ukraine with information, not just weaponryThe sharing of U.S.-gathered secrets has already helped Ukraine in battle, but American officials also calibrate their efforts with caution.
- For US servicewomen, will end of Roe mean end of military career?If the Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade this month, U.S. servicewomen and the Pentagon warn that it could affect military readiness.
- Heroes, president, and a US value: Here鈥檚 the Army base renaming planProposed Army base names 鈥 replacing those of Confederate soldiers 鈥 honor a Republican president, the only woman Medal of Honor recipient, and more.聽
- Cover StoryHow an Army ethicist works to mold moral soldiersArmy ethicist Maj. Jared Vineyard鈥檚 task: illuminating the line between right and wrong in an era when the ways to kill grow ever more sophisticated.
- First LookSpies not like us: American intelligence addresses lack of diversityU.S. workplaces have been tackling racial inequality since the death of George Floyd, and American intelligence agencies (the CIA, NSA, etc,) are no exception. People of color in the agencies report racist slights and say white men dominate the upper echelons.
- War ethics: Are drones in Ukraine a step toward robots that kill?At some point, militaries will likely allow artificial intelligence to decide when to pull the trigger 鈥 and on whom. Ukraine is showing how close that moment may be.
- 鈥楤attlefield nukes鈥 in Ukraine? A low but complex threat.The risk that Vladimir Putin might deploy tactical nuclear weapons in Ukraine is considered low. But for the U.S. and NATO, it calls for careful thinking about both deterrence and response.
- Why a no-fly zone is a no-go for NATOVoices rising for a no-fly zone over Ukraine say such NATO action would curb civilian deaths. But the idea is fraught with moral complexity.
- First Look鈥楲ong overdue鈥: Black female WWII unit gets congressional honorThe 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, the only all-female Black unit that served in Europe in World War II, is set to receive a Congressional Gold Medal. The House聽decided to award the historic unit with the honor in a 422-0 vote Monday.聽
- 3,000 US troops arrive in Europe. Will it make a difference?U.S. troops in Eastern Europe are primarily sending a message, both to Vladimir Putin and NATO allies. Whether the mission might evolve 鈥 and what would constitute success 鈥 remains to be seen.
- In wake of Jan. 6, US military struggles to curb extremismAbout 1 in 10 people charged in attacking the U.S. Capitol were current or former military personnel. The Pentagon is aiming to halt extremism in the ranks.
- FocusFood insecurity rises in US military ranks. So does honesty about it.The U.S. military鈥檚 stoic culture has long placed a stigma on food assistance. That is changing as the problem widens and inflation pinches.
- First LookIn step toward inclusion, US Army offers women armor that fitsFollowing years of complaints from women and small-stature men about uncomfortable, ill-fitting armor, the U.S. Army has introduced three additional sizes: extra small short, small short, and small long. So far, 4,500 soldiers have benefitted.聽
- Guantanamo: A former prosecutor鈥檚 solution to an 鈥榰nsolvable problem鈥The Biden administration wants to close Guantanamo Bay, but can it? For one former prosecutor,聽political courage may be the key to justice in this case.