The heartbreakingly common story of my military suicide attempt
"Maybe that’s what makes this story different. Not that it’s mine, but exactly because it isn’t," a Marine veteran writes in this War Horse reflection.
Your Army
Five soldiers shot in attack at Georgia’s Fort Stewart
The installation was locked down shortly after 11 a.m. Wednesday.
Judge dismisses murder charges against soldier, Simone Biles’ brother
A judge dismissed murder charges filed against Tevin Biles-Thomas, ruling Tuesday that prosecutors did not present evidence to sustain a conviction in a 2018 New Year’s Eve party shooting in Cleveland that left three men dead.
Military leader defends Jan. 6 response as House steps up probes
Lt. Gen. Walter Piatt echoed comments from other senior military leaders about the perception of soldiers being used to secure the election process.
Service members and police are teaming up to stop suicide
The new suicide prevention program, called Operation Better Together, pairs police officers and service members for training.
Pentagon’s anti-extremism moves now part of a larger national strategy
Ensuring that service members and law enforcement officers are not connecting to extremist groups is a top priority.
Frustration growing as time runs short to evacuate Afghan allies ahead of US withdrawal
Sen. Angus King wants DOD to lend personnel to the State Department to speed up visa applications.
Stolen Army assault rifles keep showing up in California
Nearly a decade after the theft, at least nine AK-74s remain missing.
DoD looking to improve pay for Guard, Reserve troops
Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Mark Milley said officials are conducting a review into the matter to see how to best address the pay gaps.
Drugs suspected in case of two Fort Bragg soldiers found dead in barracks
“At this point in the investigation we do have credible information that the soldiers were involved with illicit drugs,” a CID official said.
Key GOP senator pushes for Biden to leave 1,000 troops behind in Afghanistan as a safety net
Senate Armed Services Committee ranking member Jim Inhofe says the force could provide key security assurance until early 2022.
