Program for youth caregivers, umpire academy among Fisher awardeesFive nonprofits were awarded a total of $400,000 for their innovative support of troops, military families and veterans.By Karen Jowers2 hours ago
Vietnam was scary enough. Friday the 13th added to our fear."I could not shake the feeling that today was going to be a scary day," a Vietnam veteran writes in this War Horse reflection.By Stanley Ross, The War Horse5 days ago
‘Outcast’: the recruiting scandal that followed one soldier for yearsA now-discredited Army investigation led to a black mark against an Army intelligence officer, despite him never being arrested, The War Horse reports.By Rachel Fobar, The War Horse11 days ago
Thousands of vets saddled with false criminal histories, lawsuit saysA Texas mom and National Guard member is suing the Army to clear her name — and upend the military justice system, The War Horse reports. By Rachel Fobar, The War Horse11 days ago
Army, Marine Corps vehicles not ready for combat, watchdog findsIndustry challenges and reductions in vehicle overhauls have kneecapped vehicle combat readiness in the Army and Marine Corps, the GAO report said.By Zita Ballinger Fletcher13 days ago
An enduring symbol: why troops keep naming things after reptilesFrom cobras to gators, reptilian mascots and call signs appear on patches, aircraft and unit logos across every branch. Why?By Clay Beyersdorfer13 days ago