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The Yazidi genocide and the imperfect fulfillment of ‘never again’
The world’s response in Sinjar was not perfect, but it was decisive, and it saved thousands of lives. That is a legacy worth building on.
By Samuel Russell
New in 2024: Marines train more drone pilots, fill MQ-9 squadrons
Three locations use the Reaper drone — and the Corps plans to open a support unit in Cherry Point, North Carolina.
By Todd South
New in 2024: Testing to decide future of new Marine landing ship
The landing ship medium will be the Corps' first modern stern landing vessel.
By Todd South
New in 2024: F-35 program eyes key upgrade, delivery restart
The delays could have a cascading effect that hurts the Air Force’s ability to manage its units worldwide.
Army’s mixed reality device nears fielding with final testing in 2024
If testing goes well, the Army plans to field the futuristic device by 2025.
By Todd South
US announces new weapons package for Ukraine
It could be the final package of military aid to Ukraine unless Congress approves supplemental funding legislation that is stalled on Capitol Hill.
By Lolita C. Baldor, AP
New year brings same government shutdown threats
Congress enters 2024 without a clear plan for federal spending, just a few weeks before another budget deadline.
The military’s federal border mission set to continue into 2024
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin in June extended the mission through September 2024.
Japan court orders approval of modified plan for Marine Corps runways
A Japanese court ordered the Okinawa governor to approve the central government’s modified plan for landfill work at the planned relocation site.
Army to field new rifle, machine gun and optic in 2024
Soldiers with the 101st Airborne Division will be the first to field the new weapons and optics.
By Todd South