An enduring symbol: why troops keep naming things after reptiles
From cobras to gators, reptilian mascots and call signs appear on patches, aircraft and unit logos across every branch. Why?
By Clay Beyersdorfer
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Five soldiers shot in attack at Georgia’s Fort Stewart
The installation was locked down shortly after 11 a.m. Wednesday.
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.
Trump downplays possibility of sending Ukraine long-range weapons
Trump on Tuesday offered a more cautious tone on what to expect after he threatened Russia a day earlier with steep tariffs.
No clear plan for supporting Guam missile defense system, GAO finds
The Government Accountability Office warn a firmer plan for management of Guam's missile defense architecture is needed.
By Jen Judson
Back to 13-Marine squads and a new company for infantry battalions
Squads had grown to 15 Marines during infantry battalion experiments in recent years.
By Todd South