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Beetle Bailey turns 75: the Army’s lovable slacker marches on

Today marks the 75th anniversary of "Beetle Bailey," featuring a reluctant private who still embodies the frustrations and absurdities of military life.

By Clay Beyersdorfer

14 days ago

Afghan National Army soldier stand on top of a hill during a visit by Afghan Deputy Defense Minister Dr. Yasin Zia and Resolute Support Commander Gen. Scott Miller in Kabul, Afghanistan, March 3, 2020.

NATO mulls its future in Afghanistan as US draws down troops

President Donald Trump’s decision to pull almost half the U.S. troops out of Afghanistan by mid-January leaves NATO in a bind.

5 years ago

Beetle shell holds science secrets for Air Force researchers making tougher planes, armor

Researchers are also looking at structures in mantis shrimp and bighorn sheep.

5 years ago

‘Beetle Bailey’ turns 70 — Will he tackle TikTok next? Or join Space Force?

Love him or hate him, Beetle Bailey turns 70.

By Howard Altman

5 years ago

NATO chief plays down concern over US troop withdrawl plans in Germany

“The U.S. has made it clear that no final decision has been made on how and when,” NATO's chief told reporters

5 years ago

NATO set for Iraq troop trainer-swap to mollify US demands

NATO countries are preparing to move more than 200 trainers working with the international force fighting the Islamic State group in Iraq to the military alliance’s own mission there helping to build up the Iraqi army in response to President Donald Trump’s demand that U.S. allies do more in the Middle East, senior officials said Tuesday.

6 years ago