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New female Rangers did more than pass: 'They beat me,' male student saysCapt. Kristen Griest and 1st Lt. Shaye Haver, the first female soldiers ever to earn a Ranger tab, on Thursday discussed their experience at the notoriously tough school. Their male Ranger buddies spoke about how skepticism turned to admiration.
Ranger School: The Apache pilot and MP who shattered Army's ultimate glass ceilingThe two women will receive their Ranger tabs in a graduation ceremony at Fort Benning, Ga., on Friday.
As first two women pass Ranger School, Army faces big questionsTwo women have passed the course that feeds the Rangers, the Army's Special Ops force. But they can't serve until the Army drops its ban on women in combat.
Army's top officer: Pioneering women in Ranger School have 'impressed'Two female soldiers are in the running to become the first women to wear Ranger tabs. At his final press conference, Army Chief of Staff Gen. Raymond Odierno reflected on the military's expanding role for women.
For two women, path to Ranger School history lies through Florida swampsOf the 19 women who started Ranger School, a captain and a first lieutenant – both West Point graduates – remain. Make it through one more week of swamp training, and they will become the first women to wear a Ranger tab.
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 – one from the US Army's Research Laboratory and the other from the New America Foundation – 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 phase
Nineteen women earned the right to begin the Army’s 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 ban
The 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 – already trained to be tenacious and to cope with disturbing images – 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’s 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.
