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.
For soldier convicted of multiple rapes, Army will review 2017 decision not to prosecute him
“It is important that we have such an assessment, in order to ensure we are serving the best interests of justice," an Army spokesman said.
Shots fired at National Guardsmen patrolling in Minneapolis
The Minnesota National Guard said the men were hurt when several shots came from a light-colored SUV around 4:19 a.m. One was treated at a hospital for an injury for shattered glass, and the other Guard member’s injuries were described as superficial.
Ceremony heralds opening of WWI Memorial in Washington
In remarks during the virtual ceremony, President Joe Biden paid tribute to the 4.7 million who served in the war, and the 116,516 Americans who lost their lives in it.
Stop staring at my breasts — oh wait, that’s where my rank is
The placement of the rank on the chest is a concern for many women during promotion ceremonies, says the author of this commentary.
Police mistreatment of Black service members common even before Virginia case
The traffic stop of Lt. Caron Nazario in rural Virginia was a grim reminder to many Black Americans that even being in military uniform doesn't necessarily protect them from mistreatment by police.
Army enacts changes on sex assault response, investigations and more after Fort Hood scandal
The Army has acknowledged that the problems at Fort Hood are not unique to that installation, and many of the changes coming out of the People First Task Force will be implemented across the service.
Afghanistan war cost more than $2T and 240,000 lives, report finds
The figures include half-a-trillion dollars on interest.
Bill would give US vets of 1966 Spain hydrogen bomb accident benefits
The VA denied them disability benefits based on radiation exposure estimates compiled by the Air Force.
The Army wants an anti-tank missile that shoots twice as far as its current weapon
The Army wants an anti-tank missile to replace the TOW, which was fielded in 1970.
