Troops, families use credit card relief at commissaries amid shutdownIn the days since a 90-day, interest-free offer for Military Star card holders at commissaries was announced, use of the cards jumped about 14%.By Karen Jowers5 days ago
DOD imposes burdensome rules, retaliation on home day cares, moms sayThe Pentagon said military families can help solve the child care shortage, but providers say over-the-top rules are driving them away.By Jennifer Brookland, The War Horse12 days ago
US military starts drawing down mission in Iraq, officials sayPentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said Wednesday that the U.S. will scale back its military presence, reflecting “our combined success in fighting ISIS.”3 weeks ago
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 Russell8 weeks ago
Lawmakers announce legislation to restore office for Afghan relocationThe Enduring Welcome Act would restore a government office — closed last month by the Trump administration — that led Afghan relocation efforts By Riley Ceder2 months ago
The original ‘Lone Ranger’ was killed in WWII — but not by the enemy When Lee Powell died during WWII, newspapers back home soon reported that the original Lone Ranger had been killed in action. Except he hadn't been.By Claire Barrett2 months ago