The Yazidi genocide and the imperfect fulfillment of ‘never again’
The world’s response in Sinjar was not perfect, but it was decisive, and it saved thousands of lives. That is a legacy worth building on.
By Samuel Russell
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Five soldiers shot in attack at Georgia’s Fort Stewart
The installation was locked down shortly after 11 a.m. Wednesday.
Amid tornado and flood response, the National Guard is gearing up for hurricane season
As hurricane season begins, the U.S. is already dealing with flood and tornado relief efforts.
Stealing from war widows: PODCAST
Defense Nerds podcast for 5/27: Disaster aid bill, military housing problems, the military widows tax and Memorial Day reflections.
Disaster aid bill that helps military stalls in immigration debate
Lawmakers are hopeful they can pass a bill that includes hundreds of millions of dollars for badly damaged military posts.
By Joe Gould
Storm-ravaged bases wait on Washington for repair money
Hundreds of millions of repair dollars are at stake for several stateside military bases.
By Joe Gould
Hub and spokes: US pumps aid into Mozambique following massive cyclone
U.S. Africa Command has been allotted millions of dollars to help move supplies into Mozambique, which was hit by the strongest-ever cyclone in the Southern Hemisphere March 14-15.
By Kyle Rempfer
Disaster aid package includes $2B for military. How much would each branch get?
A bill on Capitol Hill would address hurricane damage at U.S. military installations.
By Joe Gould
Commentary: ‘All options’ has little meaning
It has become a signature American threat.
By William M. Arkin