Female troops bristle at Pentagon’s review of combat rolesSome women say they suspect the review has been launched merely to buttress a predetermined conclusion: that they do not belong in the infantry. By Tanya Noury2 days ago
A veteran’s search for healing led to an ibogaine trip and an epiphanyMarc Dervaes journeyed to Mexico for a psychedelic drug that more military veterans are hoping will relieve their trauma. Then he went a second time.By Natanya Friedheim, The War Horse7 days ago
The storied ship that almost sank — with the Unknown Soldier on itLashed to the bow of the USS Olympia, the Unknown Soldier and his detachment of Marines battled a storm that threatened to sink them. By Claire Barrett8 days ago
DOD launches review of ‘effectiveness’ of women in ground combat rolesArmy and Marine Corp leaders will submit data on readiness, training, performance, casualties and command climate of ground combat units and personnel.By Tanya Noury10 days ago
Can the US ‘run’ Venezuela? Military force doesn’t equal legitimacyBy declaring its intent to govern Venezuela, the U.S is creating a governance trap of its own making, Monica Duffy Toft argues.By Monica Duffy Toft, Tufts University, The Conversation12 days ago
Maduro arrives in US, Trump says operation will let US ‘run’ VenezuelaGen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, said U.S. forces had rehearsed their maneuvers for months, learning everything about Maduro. 13 days ago