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We pined for the comforts of home. We got socks for Christmas instead.
"Do they think we’re deployed, or homeless?" Care packages reveal Americans have little idea what modern soldiers need.
By Zach West, The War Horse
ISIS attack hits Kabul as Pompeo joins Afghanistan peace talks
Meanwhile, the U.S. military announced a sudden visit to the Mideast by long-range, nuclear-capable B-52H bombers, underlining America's continuing presence in the region.
Son Tay raider recalls the hunt for POWs in North Vietnam 50 years ago today
Saturday marks 50 years since a special operations group raided the Son Tay prison compound in North Vietnam to rescue some 61 prisoners of war.
By Jared Morgan
War, heroism and sex: Pulp magazines & the messages they perpetuated
The periodicals oftentimes distorted what actual combat would be like for troops of the future.
By Todd South
US attack risks ‘full-fledged war,’ says adviser to Iran’s leader
An adviser to Iran's supreme leader warned against any American military escalation in Trump’s final weeks in office.
By Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press
Group urges more probes into war crimes after report finds Australian troops unlawfully killed 39 Afghans
A human rights group urged nations participating in the U.S.-led coalition in Afghanistan to follow Australia's example and investigate the conduct of their own forces in the war.
Lawmakers introduce resolutions to block Trump’s F-35 sale to UAE
New legislation would halt a $23 billion sale of F-35 fighter jets, Reaper drones and munitions to the United Arab Emirates.
By Joe Gould
Acting Pentagon chief cites risks during troop reductions in Afghanistan and Iraq
But the former Special Forces officer says the U.S. military will strike back if the transition is undermined by extremists in those countries.
By Robert Burns, The Associated Press
Why do we need to be aware that children grieve?
How we can all be more aware of the needs of grieving children this Nov. 19, Children's Grief Awareness Day.
By Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS)
Biden’s pick for VA secretary may be a post-9/11 veteran
Former congressman Patrick Murphy and current Sen. Tammy Duckworth are among the names under consideration for the job.
Report: President Trump asked senior leaders about military options to strike Iran
The president has multiple means to hit Iran.
By Todd South