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US women in combat: Will equality affect national security?Women’s deaths in military combat don’t dampen Americans’ support for war. Nor do women’s service and sacrifice boost men’s views of women’s equality.
U.S., China, Taiwan: Why the tense status quo may stick – for nowTaiwan’s military was on high alert during the U.S. elections, as concerns grow over the potential for a clash amid escalating Chinese incursions.
Trust your drill sergeant? Army takes new approach to basic training.Boot camp now focuses more on trust than intimidation, cultivating trust not only among soldiers but between soldiers and their leaders.
‘Strategic empathy’: H.R. McMaster on foreign policy and ChinaH.R. McMaster, former national security adviser to President Donald Trump, discusses new book “Battlegrounds” and U.S.-China policy with the Monitor.
US military draws a line: No more bias against pregnant soldiersThe U.S. Defense Department banned discrimination against pregnant service members – a big step toward equality for women in the armed forces.
‘Don’t stop having optimism’: combat vets on surviving the pandemicVeterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars offer thoughts on perseverance and what we might gain from a struggle against the coronavirus.
Why do Black troops face a harsher form of military justice?Charges against Black troops are twice as likely to result in a court-martial, a U.S. government report found. The Pentagon is trying to find out why.
First LookPentagon leaders to testify on use of military during unrestTop Pentagon leaders will appear before Congress on Thursday to discuss a host of controversies, including intelligence reports of Russian bounties and the use of the military to quell civil unrest last month.
First LookTrump wants US troops out of Germany, but Republicans are waryPresident Donald Trump says he wants to bring U.S. troops home from Germany, but faces backlash from Republican lawmakers who say the move could jeopardize a valuable alliance.
‘The time has come’: Which US bases may lose their Confederate namesakes?Pressure is growing to strip the names of Confederate officers from 10 U.S. military bases. Who were these men, and what were they really known for?
First LookUS Indo-Pacific naval presence grows: Sign of strength to China?In a show of strength intended for China, three American aircraft carriers are patrolling the Indo-Pacific waters. But Beijing could interpret it as a provocation in the region, say experts.
First LookBanning Confederate symbols? Military aims to unify, not divide.As the nation grapples with questions of race, removing Confederate Army symbols is under discussion at the highest levels of the Pentagon. Retired four-star Army Gen. David Petraeus wrote in an essay, “Now, belatedly, is the moment for us to pay such attention.”
FocusMattis, Esper oppose use of active duty military to fight unrest. Why?U.S. military commanders aren’t eager to use active duty troops to keep domestic order. But the country has done so in past.
Sacrifice, reconciliation, hope: Readers reflect on Memorial DayThis year for Memorial Day, Monitor readers submitted stories of military members who changed their lives. Here is a selection of their offerings.
First LookMore security? US vs. China in 'super-duper' missiles race.The Pentagon wants $3.6 billion for developing hypersonic weapons in 2021. Driven by concerns about missile advances in Russia and China, the Trump administration says 'super-fast' missiles are necessary. Critics fear a new arms race.
First LookA haven from the job crisis? US military offers a way.The U.S. military is allowing personnel to extend their service – ensuring a source of income – to mitigate the unfolding job crisis caused by COVID-19. This led thousands to re-enlist.
First LookMilitary chaplains innovate to support soldiers from a distanceMilitary chaplains are using every tool at their disposal to guide soldiers through the pandemic. For some, that means Guns N’ Roses lyrics and weekly Facebook videos.
First LookNo quick exit: US military plans for 'new normal' in COVID eraMilitary leaders are taking longer-term, strategic steps to ensure safety for all military personnel. Officials have frozen units in place overseas and delayed new assignments, recruit training, and canceled major exercises.
Hypersonic missiles may be unstoppable. Is society ready?Hypersonic missiles raise ethical questions about how the military could use machine learning, as the U.S., Russia, and China develop new weapons.
Troops on streets? Not so fast. US military sends hospital ships.The call-up of the National Guard to support states’ coronavirus response has fueled martial law speculation that the Pentagon is anxious to tamp down.
