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 Seck8 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 Chronicle11 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 Conversation2 weeks ago
Facing death 275 feet beneath the sea, this pioneering naval diver earned the Medal of HonorFor more than two hours, Frank Crilley struggled to save his entangled shipmate below the sea.By Jon Guttman4 weeks ago
Meet the first pilot to receive the Medal of Honor flying the ‘Whistling Death’Kenneth Walsh worked up a tactical doctrine for the Vought F4U-1 — and put it to the test.By Jon Guttman4 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 Jowers4 weeks ago