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Why Pentagon is cool to Cruz bid to let troops carry personal firearms on baseSen. Ted Cruz and others argue that personal firearms on base could help counter mass shootings on US military bases. But senior military leaders are wary of the link between personal guns and suicide.- Yellow submarine: Navy hopes new drone revolutionizes how war is foughtThe banana-hued, boxcar-sized drone was on display at the Navy’s Sea-Air-Space conference this week in National Harbor, Md. It can stay underwater for 30 days – and launch weapons.
Fort Hood shooting: why it took five years to award victims Purple HeartsInitially, the gunshot wounds sustained by Fort Hood victims were considered 'workplace injuries' by the Department of Defense. The Purple Hearts were awarded Friday.
Should America fight more like Iran? Pentagon official raises eyebrows.The Pentagon's No. 2 civilian said the US need to be better at operating in the 'gray zone' of 'deception, infiltration, and persistent denial.' But that doesn't mean America has to play dirty, some expert say.
Pentagon faces hurdle to women in Special Ops: 'uninformed' menThe Pentagon wants women to take on combat roles in Special Operations Forces, but an internal survey shows that the men in those jobs have doubts. Such concerns have been overcome before, though.
For military Millennials, 'duty or child?' is not just an issue for womenA new generation of troops – both men and women alike – is demanding more flexibility to care for the needs of children and families. Without change, many are not going to be able to stay in the service.
Can the US figure out which groups to support in Syria? Not easily.With large influxes of cash and military training, the US military often 'super-empowered' the wrong people in Iraq and Afghanistan. It faces the same tough issues in Syria.
Bowe Bergdahl's time as a Taliban captive likely to frame his defenseArmy Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl, charged with desertion and 'misbehavior before the enemy,' is trying to avoid punishment by detailing his conduct and treatment as a POW in Afghanistan.
The strange story of Bowe Bergdahl, the soldier captured by the TalibanUS Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl was captured in Afghanistan and held for five years by Taliban forces. His complicated story is more than a POW tale, however, and he may be tried for desertion.
How to counter the Islamic State on TwitterAmerican efforts to date have ranged from snarky responses meant to put down Islamic State tweeters to truth-telling campaigns. But the role of the US government in any of these endeavors is tricky and potentially alienating, analysts say.
Bowe Bergdahl faces 'misbehavior before the enemy' charge. What is that?Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl, who returned to the US in a swap for Taliban prisoners, has been charged with desertion and misbehavior before the enemy. The second charge is more serious.
Attorney: Bergdahl faces desertion chargesUS Army Sergeant Bowe Bergdahl, a former Taliban prisoner in Afghanistan, was charged on Wednesday with desertion and misbehavior before the enemy, his attorney said.
Why an Air Force vet started Twitter's trending #FindKatrinaGirlMaster Sgt. Michael Maroney is trying to locate a girl he rescued after Hurricane Katrina 10 years ago using the power of Twitter.
Why Pentagon isn't scared by latest Islamic State threatThe Pentagon is confident that the Islamic State didn't hack its networks to get the names of 100 American service members. Troops just need to be smart, an official says.
'Hit list' of 100 US troops: What it says about Islamic State powerThe Islamic State has asked American sympathizers to kill 100 US military personnel. The threat is being taken seriously, but it also points to how the Islamic State has used social media to create an outsized reputation.- Army probes alleged ‘Racial Thursdays’: What is military's diversity record?Two soldiers say that an Alaska unit took part in what was known as ‘Racial Thursdays,’ a weekly event in which troops were allowed – and in some cases encouraged – to make racial slurs.
Why US veterans are heading off to fight the Islamic State on their ownUpwards of 130 Americans are known to have gone to the Middle East to fight for or against the Islamic State. Some US veterans say that they see in the anti-IS fight a clear vision of the enemy that they never found in combat.
Why Pentagon is hesitant to arm UkraineSecretary of Defense Ashton Carter is 'very much inclined' to arm Ukrainian fighters, but generals are wary of weapons falling into the wrong hands. They also hope Russia will 'eventually' want to rejoin the international community.
Why 'Have a blessed day' greeting rattled the Air ForceWhen some airmen complained, gate guards at Robins Air Force Base in Georgia were told to stop saying 'Have a blessed day.' A minor uproar caused the Air Force to again allow the greeting.- Fort Hood prostitution case shows military's challenges with sexual assaultSgt. 1st Class Gregory McQueen was a sexual assault response coordinator, but Army reports show he used his job to victimize women. He received a two-year sentence in a plea deal this week.
