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Silence to violence: What the bridge scene in ‘1917′ says about war
A re-watch of "1917" reveals much about duty and sacrifice, but the bridge scene is its violent awakening. It tells us that war doesn’t wait for clarity.
By Clay Beyersdorfer
Air Force eyes more mental health initiatives as suicides continue
“Every one of these incidents could have possibly been prevented,” Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall said.
Suicide prevention campaign urges vets to ‘be the one’ who reaches out
American Legion officials hope new partnerships and more focused discussions will amplify their campaign.
Former Army linebacker makes Minnesota Vikings opening day roster
Carter was at at one time projected to become one of the highest-drafted Black Knights.
By J.D. Simkins
What’s in the box?! West Point unveils contents of 1828 time capsule
The U.S. Military Academy unveiled the contents of a nearly 200-year-old time capsule on Monday.
By J.D. Simkins
Lawmakers want to protect Coast Guard cadets who report sexual assault
Bipartisan legislation introduced on Tuesday would put the Coast Guard Academy in line with policies at Department of Defense military academies.
Are thousands of potential recruits being disqualified unnecessarily?
The military's complex medical waiver process, which can vary by service and state, has barred potential recruits with well-managed mental health issues.
By Jennifer Barnhill, The War Horse
WWII paratrooper famous for bringing beer to wounded troops dies at 98
Vincent Speranza, an American paratrooper who became known as the soldier who doled out beer to his wounded comrades, died Wednesday at 98.
The man who changed what it means to be the sergeant major of the Army
As Sergeant Major of the Army Michael Grinston prepares to retire, the Army faces a choice: Will they follow the path he's laid out, or turn back?
By Todd South
Opinion
White nationalists shouldn’t serve in the military
Even a small number of extremists in the ranks can cause harm far disproportionate to their number.
By Lauren Wolman
Opinion
Leaders need to be more than allies and work to close the gender gap
Women in the military still face barriers as basic as uniforms that were designed for a man's body, despite decades of allies championing their service.
By Frances Castillo