Back-to-school, military edition: why August is also admin hellFor civilians, August is a return to structure. For service members and veterans facing bureaucratic deadlines, it often feels like drowning in it.By Clay Beyersdorfer8 days ago
Army training sites don’t simulate future battlefields: AnalysisThe Army’s training sites don’t replicate the terrain troops are most likely to fight on, such as the Baltic states and Taiwan, warns a U.S. Army officer.By Michael Peck8 days ago
Why Green Berets want to join conventional combat discussionA new U.S. Army manual has a mission: to convince the regular Army that the Green Berets have value for conventional combat operations.By Michael Peck11 days 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 Ceder13 days ago
4 in 5 US troops surveyed understand duty to disobey illegal ordersAs National Guard troops head to DC, a new survey reveals service members’ understanding of the distinction between legal and illegal orders.By Charli Carpenter, UMass Amherst, The Conversation and Geraldine Santoso, UMass Amherst, The Conversation3 weeks 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 Barrett3 weeks ago