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US military chaplaincy marks 250 years of providing spiritual support

Six weeks after the Continental Army was formed in 1775, George Washington made a declaration that has shaped the military ever since: “We need chaplains.”

By Adelle M. Banks, Religion News Service

5 weeks ago

Army expanding ‘Transformation in Contact’ initiative to Army Guard

Army Guard units are being identified for the service's brigade modernization effort.

3 months ago

US shifts warships in Mideast in response to Israel strikes

The Navy has directed the destroyer Thomas Hudner, capable of defending against ballistic missiles, to begin sailing toward the eastern Mediterranean.

By Tara Copp, AP

3 months ago

Silence to violence: What the bridge scene in ‘1917′ says about war

A re-watch of "1917" reveals much about duty and sacrifice, but the bridge scene is its violent awakening. It tells us that war doesn’t wait for clarity.

By Clay Beyersdorfer

5 months ago

Amid tense presidential transition, Army chief focused on warfighting

Facing questions about new military executive orders, the Army chief of staff said only that he was focused on preparing the service for future conflict.

7 months ago

Navy names aircraft carriers after former presidents Bush and Clinton

The Navy vessels will be the first to bear the names of former presidents William J. Clinton and George W. Bush.

8 months ago