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The robots are coming: US Army experiments with human-machine warfare
But before it works, the service must break from antiquated acquisition processes that prevent rapid purchases and slow down deliveries to soldiers.
By Jen Judson
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Court-martial begins this week for fired artillery battalion commander
Lt. Col. Herman Bernard West faces the service's most severe disciplinary forum.
By Davis Winkie
They jumped into Normandy or ran into enemy fire. Here are the heroes and leaders we lost in 2021.
From former secretaries of state to Medal of Honor recipients, a look back at the legacies they leave behind.
By Jessica Edwards
Frontline Photos: Nov. 14, 2021
Marines' 41-hour tribute run, Air Force pilots over the Red Sea, sailors on the Java Sea and more in this week's Frontline Photos.
Former administration officials argue over whether keeping US troops in Afghanistan would have helped
Former U.S. diplomatic leaders argued that a permanent U.S. military force in Afghanistan could have ensured stability in the region.
China flies record 52 planes toward self-ruled Taiwan
It was China's largest show of force on record.
By Huizhong Wu
Biden boots Trump appointees from military academy advisory boards
The non-partisan board is meant to provide outside advice to school leaders on a host of personnel and academic issues.
Two Congress members fly to Kabul, infuriate DoD, White House
Rep. Seth Moulton, D-Mass., and Rep. Peter Meijer, R-Mich., flew in and out on charter aircraft and were on the ground at the Kabul airport for several hours.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
Best pics of the week: July 4, 2021
The 31st MEU in the Philippine Sea, soldiers at the Infantry Advanced Leaders Course, Air Force maintainers at Red Flag-Alaska, Navy submariners in the Pacific and more in this week’s Frontline Photos
Book excerpt: ‘Conscientious Objector: A Journey of Peace, Justice, Culture, and Environment’
What would you do if you were drafted to fight in a war? As a conscientious objector opposed to all wars, Wayne R. Ferren Jr. had to answer that question during the Vietnam War.
By Wayne R. Ferren Jr.
US military’s elite commando forces look to expand diversity
Leaders see greater diversity as a way to combat extremism in the ranks, even as they increase other training and education programs.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
He took them captive in Iraq 30 years ago. Now, they’re fighting for his citizenship
Two Navy pilots were shot down and taken prisoner during Desert Storm. Decades later, they formed an unlikely friendship with their once-captor.
By Harm Venhuizen