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Proxy war or not, US and NATO allies get creative in aid for UkraineCall it a “proxy war” or not, the U.S. and NATO allies are using ingenuity to affect the outcome while keeping war at arm’s 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 “Woody” Wiliams will be remembered as “a person who used every ounce of his being to serve others,” his grandson said.
First Look‘No more mines in the U.S. military,’ 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’s the Army base renaming planProposed Army base names – replacing those of Confederate soldiers – honor a Republican president, the only woman Medal of Honor recipient, and more.
Cover StoryHow an Army ethicist works to mold moral soldiersArmy ethicist Maj. Jared Vineyard’s 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 – and on whom. Ukraine is showing how close that moment may be.
‘Battlefield nukes’ 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‘Long overdue’: 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 decided to award the historic unit with the honor in a 422-0 vote Monday.
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 – and what would constitute success – 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’s 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.
Guantanamo: A former prosecutor’s solution to an ‘unsolvable problem’The Biden administration wants to close Guantanamo Bay, but can it? For one former prosecutor, political courage may be the key to justice in this case.
After Afghanistan, what kind of wars does Pentagon want to fight?The failures of Afghanistan will be scrutinized on Capitol Hill this week, with Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Gen. Mark Milley testifying before Congress.
First LookClear racial and gender biases in US Air Force, study findsThe U.S. Defense Department is working to identify extremist behavior and eliminate it from the force in efforts to combat domestic extremism. This is the second report in the past year that seeks to understand the experience of minorities in the U.S. Air Force.
First LookBiden pays respects to US troops killed in Afghanistan attackPresident Joe Biden stood with grieving families Sunday as the remains of 13 U.S. troops killed in the Kabul suicide bombing arrived on U.S. soil.
