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Soldier of the Year 2021 amputated his own leg to help his crew during a tank crash

A portrait in grit and self-sacrifice, retired Army Sgt. Ezra Maes did the unthinkable in order to try to help a teammate: He amputated his own leg after a tank accident.

By Davis Winkie

4 years ago

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Retying the Gordian Knot: US Special Operations Command as a service

The relationship between USSOCOM and the services has never been better, closer or more mutually beneficial than it is today, says the author of this commentary.

By John F. Mulholland

4 years ago

After firings and turnover, national security community wonders: What’s next?

The unprecedented removal of top Pentagon officials during a presidential transition has left the national security community wondering if the turnover is based solely on loyalty to the president.

By Aaron Mehta and Joe Gould

4 years ago

Military wary that shakeup could upend its apolitical nature

“We are unique among militaries,” said Gen. Mark Milley, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press

5 years ago

Special operations forces must look and fight differently for future conflicts

The shift comes as Special Operations Forces look to a new fight and a new role.

5 years ago

Texas church shooting lawsuits against Air Force combined

All federal lawsuits against the U.S. Air Force over a Texas church shooting last year that left more than two dozen worshippers dead will be consolidated into one case, a judge says.

7 years ago

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