The heartbreakingly common story of my military suicide attempt
"Maybe that’s what makes this story different. Not that it’s mine, but exactly because it isn’t," a Marine veteran writes in this War Horse reflection.
By Evan Slusser, The War Horse
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Why Truman changed the ‘War Department’ to the ‘Department of Defense’
Just a few months after the conclusion of World War II, President Truman announced his goal to implement a new governing structure for the military.
The absolute worst military movies of 2021
Military Times presents the Burn Bag Challenge Coin to the worst military movies of 2021.
By Sarah Sicard
Eight Green Berets quietly disciplined after Afghan prisoner’s beating death
The Afghan prisoner's blood was found on the walls and ceiling of the interrogation room where he was questioned.
By Kyle Rempfer
Navy electronic attack aircraft heading to Germany amid Ukraine war
Six EA-18G Growlers, with 240 air crew and maintainers, will head to Spangdahlem, Germany, as part of 14,000 troops the U.S. has committed to reassure NATO.
Optics, lasers and radios: 3 charged in $2 million Fort Hood heist
About $2.1 million-worth of thermal scopes, night vision goggles and military radios were stolen from Fort Hood, federal agents say.
Russia shifts focus to try to grind Ukraine’s army in east
The bulk of the Ukrainian army is concentrated in eastern Ukraine, where it has been locked up in fighting with Moscow-backed separatists in a nearly eight-year conflict.
By Nebi Qena
Biden in Poland to see US troops
Biden planned to meet with members of the U.S. Army’s 82nd Airborne Division, who are serving alongside Polish troops.
By Chris Megerian
Ukraine rejects Russian demand for surrender in Mariupol
Ukrainian officials defiantly rejected a Russian demand that their forces in Mariupol lay down arms and raise white flags Monday in exchange for safe passage out of the besieged strategic port city.
Families of troops deployed to NATO’s flank sound off in town hall with Army’s top NCO
U.S. European Command is considering hardship pay for soldiers who stay past 270 days.
By Davis Winkie
Texas Guardsmen stood watch at private ranches for state border mission
Sending Guardsmen to private ranches far from the border raises questions about whether they're being used wisely on an already pricey and complicated mission.
By James Barragán, The Texas Tribune