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Iran threatens ‘USS Cole-style attacks’ on Fort McNair and a top general, sources say

Communications intercepted by the National Security Agency in January showed that Iran’s Revolutionary Guard discussed mounting “USS Cole-style attacks” against the base in the nation's capital, two U.S. intelligence officials told the AP.

4 years ago

Members of the National Guard stand inside anti-scaling fencing that surrounds the Capitol, Sunday, Jan. 10, 2021, in Washington.

DC seeks security boost and eyes National Guard authority

Last week’s security debacle has lent momentum and urgency to the longstanding effort for D.C. to gain direct authority over its National Guard contingent.

4 years ago

Unconditional love tested by ‘don’t ask, don’t tell'

In this commentary, a former Navy corpsman talks about how he reconnected with his mother after disclosing his sexuality under the military's "don't ask, don't tell" policy.

By Shon Washington

4 years ago

Oldest living Marine veteran turns 107

When Dorothy Schmidt Cole joined the Marine Corps in July 1943, she wasn’t thinking about the impact her service would have on the Corps or on generations of women to come. She just wanted that stylish uniform.

By Jared Morgan

5 years ago

The Air Force is protecting airmen while protecting the nation

The critical responsibilities and missions of our 685,000 total force active duty Guard and Reserve Airmen do not fade even during a pandemic.

By Lt. Gen. Dorothy A. Hogg

5 years ago

Service surgeons general voice concern about military health care reforms

During a hearing of the House Appropriations Defense Subcommittee, top military medical officers warned of Defense Health Agency growing pains.

By Patricia Kime

5 years ago