Senator stalls 3 ‘unfit’ officer promotions in retort to HegsethThe senator made clear the holds were a direct response to Pete Hegseth's decision to block the promotions of two Black and two female officers.By Hope Hodge Seck2 days ago
A war zone, minus the war: One year later, has the military really secured the US-Mexico border?An investigation into how Trump’s emergency declaration expanded military power, blurred legal lines and helped spread the use of military-grade tech.By Sonner Kehrt, Melissa del Bosque and David Roza, The War Horse and The Border Chronicle5 days ago
A web of sensors: How the US spots missiles and drones from IranIf a missile is launched from Iran toward a U.S. military base in the region, how do service members know in time to stay safe?By Aaron Brynildson, University of Mississippi, The Conversation9 days ago
Number of US troops wounded in war against Iran rises to about 200The U.S. military’s Central Command said the vast majority of those wounded had suffered minor injuries and 180 troops had already returned to duty.By Phil Stewart and Idrees Ali, Reuters2 weeks ago
Six US service members killed in KC-135 crash in Iraq“All six crew members aboard a U.S. KC-135 refueling aircraft that went down in western Iraq are now confirmed deceased,” CENTCOM announced.By J.D. Simkins3 weeks ago
Military child care centers opening with ‘lightning speed’ under new pilot programThe center brings 216 more child care slots under a DOD contract with nonprofit Armed Services YMCA.By Karen Jowers3 weeks ago