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Russia welcomes prospect of American troop pullback from Germany
Russia’s Foreign Ministry on Thursday welcomed President Donald Trump’s reported plan to withdraw more than a quarter of U.S. troops from Germany, saying it would help bolster security in Europe.
Ukraine plans another naval foray into Sea of Azov
Oleksandr Turchynov, the secretary of Ukraine's National Security and Defense Council, said another mission is necessary to prevent Russia from claiming control over the body of water.
Review praises ‘Beyond the Call: Three Women on the Front Lines in Afghanistan’
The Americans profiled — Marine Sgt. Sheena Adams and a pair of Army officers, Maj. Maria Rodriguez and Capt. Johanna Smoke — wanted to make a difference in America’s mission in Afghanistan.
By Jerri Bell, Veterans Writing Project
Is your loved one deployed during the holidays? Military spouses share their survival tips
I asked a few military spouses to share their ideas during a holiday deployment, and, hopefully, we can pass along the holiday spirit from one military spouse to another.
By Maria Cordova
'Like school in a third world country’: One year after Hurricane Maria, student vets in Puerto Rico overcome daily struggles
For a tight knit community of student veterans at the Inter American University of Puerto Rico School of Law, classes have started again and life has taken on a new normal. But for many of them, the devastation isn’t done taking its toll.
By Natalie Gross
Defense bill would curb Cabinet control of nuclear agency
The agency that supervises the nation’s nuclear weapons stockpile would essentially lose direct Cabinet oversight under legislation that Congress is negotiating.
After hurricanes, Coastie goes off-roading to share supplies in Puerto Rico
AST2 Omar Alba, who was stationed at a Coast Guard base in Puerto Rico, cleared roads and delivered supplies himself.
By Charlsy Panzino
Russia argues the Marine Corps’ beefed-up presence in Norway is an attack
Russia warned there would be consequences following Norway's decision to invite 700 Marines for training.
By Shawn Snow
Commentary: Six months after Maria, we can’t forget about the veterans who call Puerto Rico home
A lawmaker and Iraq War veteran on why we must refocus on a veteran community in need.
By Rep. Brad Wenstrup
Troops who responded to hurricanes last year eligible for Humanitarian Service Medal
Service members who responded to locations hit by three major hurricanes last year for disaster relief are eligible for the Humanitarian Service Medal.
Trump’s hurricane relief request adds $1B to fix military facilities
The White House has asked Congress for $44 billion in additional relief for this year’s hurricanes.
By Joe Gould