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Ode to James Ransone’s memorable portrayal of a junior enlisted Marine
In just seven episodes, James Ransone churned out one of the most relatable on-screen depictions of life as a junior enlisted Marine.
By J.D. Simkins
Families of Green Berets slain in Jordan call for extraditions, apology
The families of three Army Special Forces soldiers killed in Jordan are asking Congress to demand the extradition of their sons' killer along with a Jordanian terrorist responsible for a bombing that killed 15, including two U.S. citizens.
By Harm Venhuizen
Russian bounties on American troops further strain Trump’s bond with veterans
Trump's relationship with the nation's military community has been frequently strained.
Commentary: Flood of anti-Trump sentiment from retired military leaders creates dangerous precedent
By long-tradition, retired officers normally exercise professional reticence about the incumbent president.
By Tom Hanson
Guard unit that lost EOD troop in Afghanistan faced ‘funding constraints’ and ‘time-consuming request process’
Sgt. James Slape died while clearing a safe path around a disabled MaxxPro vehicle that had hit an improvised explosive device.
By Kyle Rempfer
Military training develops mindset, not muscle
The special operations selection process should not only look for mental attributes at the expense of physically demanding tests, says the author of this commentary.
By Jonathan Cleck
9 military families sue Fort Hood landlord, citing ‘deplorable conditions’
This is the latest in a string of lawsuits against privatized military landlords.
By Karen Jowers
SECDEF orders after action review of National Guard efforts during civil unrest duties
Army Secretary Ryan McCarthy will lead the review ordered by Defense Secretary Mark Esper.
By Howard Altman
Under fire from all sides, Esper’s next move may dictate his future
Defense Secretary Mark Esper has reportedly angered President Trump and may be on thin ice with the administration.
By Aaron Mehta
Mattis slams Trump over handling of George Floyd unrest
“Donald Trump is the first president in my lifetime who does not try to unite the American people—does not even pretend to try,” Mattis wrote. “Instead he tries to divide us.”
Senate confirms Anderson, Mercado to defense policy jobs
There are still 13 seats at the Pentagon that have no nominee announced.
By Aaron Mehta