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Why some in the US military support Colin KaepernickColin Kaepernick's kneel-down protest during the national anthem has spread, as has the backlash. But for some members of the military, it's an expression of the very patriotism they signed up to protect.
Syrian cease-fire: How can US and Russia trust each other?Even countries as seemingly at odds as the US and Russia can cooperate, but it will be hard.
Is climate change a military problem?Since the reports drew such bipartisan support from so many former officials, they could increase pressure on the White House to dedicate more resources to climate change initiatives.
First LookMarines confront culture of hazing in wake of trainee's suicideSome of the 20 commanders and senior enlisted leaders who were part of the trainee's battalion have already been removed from their posts, including the three most senior leaders.
Memorial, and a milestone, for pioneering female World War II pilotElaine Harmon, the first WASP to be buried at Arlington National Cemetery on her own merit, helped pave the way for other women to become military pilots.
Stinging victory: WASP finally wins her Arlington burialElaine Danforth Harmon, a member of the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASPs) in WWII, will be interred with full military honors on Wednesday.
Pentagon is worrying about 'Terminator' coming true. Seriously.Weapons that can be programmed to autonomously kill without human input are 'a decade or so away,' a top Pentagon official says. What to do about that is a question causing deep disagreement.
How big a military threat is Russia, really?Some US generals see Putin's moves in Ukraine and Syria as dangerously aggressive. Others see calculated efforts aimed at blunting Western influence but not directly challenging the US.
First LookPentagon report stirs fresh debate on closing of prison at Guantánamo BayThe first unclassified report on the suspected military backgrounds of Guantánamo Bay prisoners tells the stories of 107 detainees.
For some in military, a heartbreak Trump can't comprehendDonald Trump's criticism of a Muslim-American family that lost its son in Iraq has stirred dismay among veterans and soldiers.
US veteran homelessness slashed in half: What's behind the decline?In the past six years, the number of unsheltered veterans has been slashed by more than half, according to a report released Monday by the Obama administration.
Boot camps for the mind? Pentagon aims to build super soldiers.At the nexus of biology and technology, military researchers are finding new ways to train soldiers to shoot better, make life-or-death decisions more quickly, and even recover more effectively – even joyfully.
First LookMemorial honors first barrier-breaking, black marinesDedication of a memorial to the first black marines in Lejeune Memorial Gardens, N.C., is another step in the American military's long march toward equality.
A Medal of Honor – and inspiration for nation in turmoilPresident Obama awarded Lt. Col. Kettles a Medal of Honor Monday, nearly 50 years after he led a daring helicopter mission to rescue 44 soldiers in Vietnam.
Decrease in Taliban violence leaves US officials cautiously hopefulMilitary officers report a lower-than-typical level of violence from the Taliban, but observers are cautious about whether the lull could indicate a turning point.
560 US troops headed to Iraq before push to retake Mosul, Pentagon saysThe troops will help establish a newly retaken air base to support an anticipated battle to recapture Mosul from the Islamic state, part of a shift in how US forces are aiding Iraqi Security Forces.
What’s being done to prevent veteran suicide?A new nationwide report by the Department of Veterans' Affairs finds that 20 veterans committed suicide each day in 2014, down from the VA's estimate of 22 veteran suicides each day in 2010.
First LookWill recent deaths tame Navy SEAL training?The death of a Navy SEAL trainee has been ruled a homicide, following two other recent deaths and raising questions about the SEAL's infamously difficult training.
Would California bill infringe on religious liberty of Christian colleges?The legislation, passed by the state Senate in May and taken up by the state Assembly Thursday, would, among other things, allow LGBT students to sue religious educational institutions.
End of Pentagon transgender ban means no more 'tiptoeing' for this MarineThe Pentagon announced Thursday it was lifting its ban on transgender troops serving in the US military, the latest in a series of decisions redefining who may serve.
