DOD failed to share rules on partisan politics before election seasonThe lack of communication means service members could violate rules they don’t know exist and portray the DOD as politically partisan.By Nikki Wentling12 days ago
Houthi rebels claim downing US drone, release footage of wreckageA Defense Department spokesperson said an investigation was underway but did not elaborate.By Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press7 weeks ago
Attacks on US troops in Iraq and Syria climb to 130No U.S. troops have been injured in the attacks since Dec. 7, according to the Pentagon.By Meghann Myers5 months ago
Troops do not have an extremism problem, but veterans do, study findsEven a single incident of violent extremism by a service member can lead to significant negative repercussions for the nation as a whole, the study found.By Nikki Wentling5 months ago
Houthis have attacked ships in the Red Sea 25 times since NovemberThe latest unsuccessful attack came Thursday morning.By Meghann Myers5 months ago
US, allies promise larger military response if Red Sea attacks persistA coalition of 13 nations warned of increased military response if Houthi assaults on commercial ships continue.By Leo Shane III6 months ago
US Navy sinks Houthi small boats during hijack attempt in Red Sea U.S. Navy helicopters returned fire, sinking three of the four boats and killing the crews.6 months ago
US troops in Iraq and Syria have faced over 100 attacks since OctoberThe surge in attacks began Oct. 17.By Meghann Myers6 months ago
The Pentagon working group to combat extremism could be finishedThe Countering Extremist Activity Working Group was established in 2021 to address an increase in concerning behavior among troops.By Nikki Wentling6 months ago
Attacks on US troops in Iraq and Syria have resumed, Pentagon saysAttacks have returned after a week-long pause in late November.By Meghann Myers6 months ago
Problems persist with how services report extremism, DOD watchdog saysFindings show ongoing issues with how the services track and report data on extremism in the ranks.By Nikki Wentling7 months ago
Extremism stand-down checked a box with no lasting result, critics sayWhile some saw no reason for the training and believed it ignited division among the ranks, others thought it didn’t go far enough.By Nikki Wentling7 months ago