Geoff Ziezulewicz
Senior Reporter
Geoff is the managing editor of Military Times, but he still loves writing stories. He covered Iraq and Afghanistan extensively and was a reporter at the Chicago Tribune. He welcomes any and all kinds of tips at geoffz@militarytimes.com.
All Stories By Geoff
Israel marks a year since Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack as war rages on
The U.S. military has stood with Israel since Hamas' attack into the country on Oct. 7, 2023, and suffered attacks on Middle Eastern positions as well.
Army will end most of its ceremonial horse programs
The Army, however, will keep operating the Old Guard ceremonial caisson units at Joint Base San Antonio and Arlington National Cemetery for burial honors.
Trump caught off guard by DOD pause on Ukraine arms deliveries: Report
Trump’s decision to send more defensive weapons to Ukraine came after he privately expressed frustration over DOD's pause, The Associated Press reported.
Army updates facial hair policy, requires exemptions and shaving plan
Soldiers who cannot comply within a reasonable timeframe may be administratively separated.
Undersea expedition discovers bow of USS New Orleans, lost in WWII
On Nov. 30, 1942, a torpedo sank the heavy cruiser New Orleans, sending it to the bottom of the Pacific. Its whereabouts were lost to history — until now.
Ken Burns documentary on American Revolution to premiere this fall
As the U.S. prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary, Ken Burns is releasing a deep look into the fight for American independence.
Trump, Netanyahu take victory lap over strikes on Iran nuclear sites
President Trump ordered U.S. forces to strike three key Iranian nuclear sites in June, a decision the Israeli leader says warrants a Nobel Peace Prize.
Army expands combat patch approval for soldiers in Africa, Middle East
The memo includes 14 countries where soldiers served between October 2023 and June 2025.
200 Marines deploy to Florida as Pentagon approves more support to ICE
The Marines will be assigned tasks related to transportation, logistics and administrative functions. They're not authorized to make arrests.
VA expects 30K voluntary job cuts by October, erasing need for layoffs
More than 17,000 Veterans Affairs jobs have been eliminated or vacated since the start of the year.
