Where ‘hooah,’ ‘oorah,’ and ‘hooyah’ came from and why they still echo
The battle cries “hooah,” “oorah,” and “hooyah” aren’t just calls; they’re part of service life. Each carries a history steeped in grit and camaraderie.
By Clay Beyersdorfer
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Under new Trump rules, US troops sound the alarm on border crossings
U.S. troop deployments at the border have tripled to 7,600 and include every branch of the military — even as the number of attempted crossings plummet.
Former soldier with neo-Nazi ties planned to bring assault rifle to Virginia gun rights rally
Two Americans and a Canadian are suspected of planning to incite violence at a Virginia gun rights rally.
Paratroopers to replace Marines at US Embassy in Baghdad
It is unclear the size of the force sent to the embassy or the timeline for their arrival.
By Kyle Rempfer
Congress wrestles with deterring China ― beyond nukes
The U.S. must form a new and creative strategy to deter China using conventional means, experts told Congress.
By Joe Gould
Audit finds some military hospitals issued potentially dangerous amounts of opioids
DoD needs to better monitor its physicians and prescriptions, the Department of Defense Inspector General said.
By Patricia Kime
Navy SEAL arraigned on murder charges in death of Green Beret
Out of the four men charged in connection to the death of Staff Sgt. Logan J. Melgar, Navy Chief Special Tony E. DeDolph was the latest arraigned on charges of conspiracy, assault, obstruction of justice, burglary, involuntary manslaughter, hazing and felony murder.
By Todd South
Best pics of the week: Jan. 12, 2020
Pave Hawk testing, live-fire exercise at sea aboard the USS Montgomery, securing the Baghdad Embassy Compound and more of the best photos from around the military.
In the IRR or National Guard marking your time? Activation and deployment orders — know your rights or go at your own peril
Congress has also allowed for service members to request delay and exemption from orders. Like everything, timing is critical, say the authors of this commentary.
By David P. Sheldon and Shannon James
The Army wants you ... to revive its branding effort
Eligible officers — from the rank of captain to colonel — have until Jan. 19, 2020 to apply.
By J.D. Simkins
New in 2020: These Marine weapons changes will make squads deadlier
This coming year, much of the Corps will finally have new weapons options in their armory.
By Todd South