Recovery, resilience and returning from war in Ukraine
Soldiers have found ways to live their lives as productively as possible — and many still want to serve their country, even back at the front line.
By Tom Mutch
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Seven ‘Nisei’ soldiers of the 442nd posthumously receive commission
Army Secretary Dan Driscoll posthumously promoted seven second-generation Japanese American soldiers, known as Nisei, to the rank of second lieutenant.
Two US troops die in combat in Afghanistan
Two U.S. service members were killed and another two were wounded in action Saturday in Afghanistan.
By Kyle Rempfer
Iran says it ‘unintentionally’ shot down Ukrainian jet
Iran issued a statement Saturday morning that blames “human error” for the shootdown.
Iran sends mixed signals as tensions with US ease
Iran sent mixed signals Thursday as tensions with the U.S. appeared to ease, with President Hassan Rouhani warning of a “very dangerous response” if the U.S. makes “another mistake” and a senior commander vowing “harsher revenge” for the killing of a top Iranian general.
Army Guard soldier dies during training at Fort Jackson
The private was found unresponsive on Wednesday.
By Todd South
Army says text messages saying ‘You’ve been selected for the military draft’ are fake
“We have forwarded it on to our security personnel and they’re looking into it," Army Recruiting's chief spokeswoman said.
By Kyle Rempfer
No cellphones, laptops were allowed to go with Army 82nd paratroopers deploying to Middle East
The move was made to ensure operational security was maintained during the emergency deployment, which saw 3,500 paratroopers from 1st Brigade Combat Team fly out of Fort Bragg, North Carolina, to Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait.
By Kyle Rempfer
US suspends training Iraqi troops to focus on base security in wake of Soleimani killing
“As a result we are now fully committed to protecting the Iraqi bases that host Coalition troops. This has limited our capacity to conduct training with partners and to support their operations against Daesh and we have therefore paused these activities, subject to continuous review."
By Shawn Snow
NATO suspends training Iraqi soldiers over security concerns
The military alliance said in a statement Saturday that even if the Canadian-led mission is to continue in the future, security concerns for its personnel were “paramount.”
New veterans find themselves employed and connected but battling health woes after discharge
A new survey shows that veterans fare well in their first year after the military but have a high "health burden."
By Patricia Kime
Photos reveal damage to U.S. Embassy in Baghdad following attack by supporters of Iran-backed militia
“The game has changed, and we’re prepared to do what is necessary to defend our personnel and our interests and our partners in the region."
By Shawn Snow