‘Return of the Dead’: The unthinkable choice faced by military families after WWII
Shortly after the war, more than 171,000 remains were returned to the U.S., while next of kin chose to have more than 110,000 buried overseas.
By Richard Sisk
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‘Thank the Gods of War’: D-Day success hinges on weather forecast in ‘Pressure’
The aptly titled “Pressure” depicts an anguished Eisenhower on the eve of the invasion, with the weight of the free world hinging on a weather report.
Over 500 airmen promoted to colonel as open slots stagnate
About one-third of eligible lieutenant colonels — 555 of nearly 1,800 — were tapped to pin on the full bird.
NATO fortifies Eastern Europe’s defenses under new ‘air shielding’ mission
Stronger air and missile defenses will remain in place in Eastern Europe for the long run, a NATO official said last month.
Big changes ahead for how troops battle future chemical, biological threats
New funding, strategy and focus puts CBRN back in the mix.
By Todd South
Court blocks Air Force from punishing unvaccinated troops seeking religious waivers
The class-action complaint temporarily protects thousands of airmen and guardians who remain unvaccinated against COVID-19.
Veteran honored for once-secret role in WWII ‘Ghost Army’
The “Ghost Army” formed in 1944 with a key job: deceive the German military as to the whereabouts of Army divisions.
By Dawn Baumgartner Vaughan, The News & Observer
Navajo Code Talker Samuel Sandoval dies
Hundreds of Navajos were recruited from the vast Navajo Nation to serve as Code Talkers with the U.S. Marine Corps. Only three are still alive today.
No more automatic GWOT service medals, DoD says
The Defense Department has restricted the anti-ISIS campaign medal as well.
By Davis Winkie