‘Infrastructure is the weapon’: Inside the race to build portable interceptor factories
As the Iran war drives global demand for interceptor drones, defense startups are betting they can fit a production line into a shipping container.
Veterans
Fewer service members died by suicide in 2024 than year prior, report finds
The report on 2024 suicides found a decrease in the total force suicide rate, though active component rates have steadily increased from 2011 to 2024.
Getting wrong the right way to get out of Afghanistan
If the U.S. is serious about pushing a major peace plan with the Afghans, then it had better stay the course and see them all the way through to a comprehensive peace, says the author of this commentary.
‘Northern Edge’ brings firepower to Alaska, with an eye on Arctic jockeying
Pacific Air Forces will lead the Army, Navy, and Marine Corps in the biennial, 12-day Northern Edge exercise beginning May 3.
How a one-armed outfielder became an inspiration to wounded WWII veterans
Gray made his Major League debut in 1945.
Alaska woman is 1st infantrywoman in state’s National Guard
Serita Unin became the first female infantry soldier in the state National Guard and is now a fireteam leader with Bison Company, 1st Battalion, 297th Infantry Regiment.
VA COVID cases rising; vets groups tapped by White House for vaccination outreach
Veterans groups will help talk to their members and community leaders about the importance of getting vaccines in arms.
US officials raise concern about rising Russian-Ukrainian tensions
The Pentagon's press secretary said the U.S. government was aware of reports from the Ukrainian military of Russian troop movements on the eastern border, but he offered no details.
Militias a growing challenge for Iraq ahead of talks with US
A fourth round of so-called strategic Iraq-U.S. talks is scheduled for next week after the Iraqi government requested it, partly in response to pressure from Shiite political factions and militias loyal to Iran that have lobbied for the remaining U.S. troops to leave Iraq.
Army moves ahead on ‘mixed reality’ goggle with Microsoft in $21.8 billion contract
The Army wants 40,000 pairs over the next five years.
Polish officer appointed deputy commander of US Army V Corps under exchange deal
Maj. Gen. Adam Joks, 54, will take up the position in the summer, serving as deputy to Lt. Gen. John S. Kolasheski.
