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ROTC at black colleges? How Pentagon aims to diversify military brass.To diversify senior ranks, recruiters plan to expand officer training at historically black colleges and boost the careers of minority officers.
First LookPeace deal? Why the US launched an airstrike on Taliban.Within 24 hours of signing a peace accord with the United States, the Taliban released a wave of attacks across Afghanistan. The U.S. airstrike was intended as a message to the Taliban, but does not stop the peace process, officials say.
U.S. Marines lead charge in rooting out racism in military ranksDoes Confederate symbolism have a place in today’s U.S. military? For America’s top Marine, the answer is simple.
Land mines are back. Why the U.S. wants them in its arsenal again.U.S. rescinds land mine ban, highlighting modern safety features and deterrent value. Human rights campaigns say they’re still too dangerous.
First LookTrump cuts $3.8 billion from military to fund wall constructionPresident Donald Trump's cut in military funding has heightened tensions with members of Congress on both sides of the aisle who oppose the use of military funding for a U.S.-Mexico border wall. National security and jobs are at risk, they say.
Can veterans lead the way on preventing suicide?The VA promotes firearm safety as part of a campaign to reduce suicide risk among veterans. The campaign holds potential to save civilian lives, too.
First LookSpace Force becomes first new military service in 72 yearsWith a diminutive budget and staff, Space Force is not designed to send troops to space. But it's still a big win for the Trump administration.
After shooting, can Pensacola remain a lighthouse for freedom?After three sailors were killed by a Saudi national at Naval Air Station Pensacola, residents wonder what will happen to its mission to welcome foreigners to U.S. values.
First LookFOIA reveals how US government misled public on Afghanistan warA government report, obtained by The Washington Post via the Freedom of Information Act, quotes officials on how the conflict was misrepresented.
First LookJustice, honor, politics: Navy secretary fired over SEAL caseThe Navy's top official, Richard Spencer, was fired Sunday, ending a clash between President Trump and military leaders over a SEAL accused of war crimes.
Cover StoryFor US veterans, what does it mean to heal a moral injury?Moral injury, sometimes described as a “wound to the soul,” remains a little-recognized phenomenon a quarter-century after it was first diagnosed.
Success after war: Challenging the ‘broken vet’ myth (audio)Less than 1% of Americans serve in the military. One result: War is often misunderstood. We focus on one overlooked element of the veteran experience: growth.
First LookVA bans smoking around facilities as some vets fumeThe VA move is a cultural shift that targets a link between the military and tobacco. Some vets say it is overreach, while others welcome the change.
FocusIn the war on wildfire, California turns to the militaryIn California, soldiers aid efforts to thwart wildfires – efforts that have seen environmental groups and timber interests find common cause.
A U.S. veteran’s message for Memorial Day (audio)Veteran's view: Cameron Albin did three tours in Iraq. He’s struggled with the memory of fallen comrades. For Memorial Day, he honors them.
How PTSD headlines lead to mirage of the ‘broken veteran’In several mass murders, news coverage emphasized the veteran involved had struggled with PTSD, furthering the stereotype of the ‘troubled vet.’
Uncle Sam on Instagram: How Army adapts recruiting pitch for Gen ZAs the Army tries to rebound from a recruiting deficit of 6,500 soldiers, it has turned to social media to court digital natives who make up Gen Z.
First LookUS military review uncovers civilian deaths in Somalia strikeFollowing an Amnesty International report, U.S. Africa Command now says at least two civilians died during a targeted strike against Al Shabab militants. This contradicts previous messaging from the military.
First LookFloods expose national security concerns over climate changeLast week’s unrelenting storms spawned floods that caused widespread damage across the Midwest, including a military base. The destruction has exposed a divide between the Trump administration and the armed forces over how serious a threat climate change poses.
First LookUS tests new rapid-deployment strategy in EuropeThe U.S. has upped its military presence in Europe alongside NATO allies since Russia’s annexation of Crimea in 2014. Some 34,000 American military personnel are currently stationed in Germany.
