Arlington National Cemetery remains closed after bomb threat“The public is requested to avoid the area and wait for updates posted to our social media platforms.”By Federal Times staff8 months ago
Failed military recruits prove deadly outliersThe gunman in a mass killing in Allen, Texas, is among 32 recruits who washed out of the military and went on to commit extremist crimes.By Nikki Wentling11 months ago
Pentagon says terror attacks in Africa increased 300% over last decadeThe current AFRICOM commander believes terrorism in Africa is “more of a problem today” than ever before.By Rachel Nostrant19 months ago
Frozen Afghan funds should go to all terrorism victimsPresident Joe Biden’s executive order to direct frozen Afghan funds to terror victims leaves military victims behind, this veteran writes.By Clayton Zook20 months ago
No more automatic GWOT service medals, DoD saysThe Defense Department has restricted the anti-ISIS campaign medal as well.By Davis Winkie21 months ago
Counterterrorism still a pressing issue for special operations, Africa command nomineesLt. Gens. Bryan Fenton and Michael Langley took senators' questions at their Thursday confirmation hearing.By Meghann Myers22 months ago
At least 9 troops or vets charged in domestic extremism cases since Capitol riotAn inspector general report recommended updating the DoD's extremism definition, which it has done, as well as creating a system to track extremism reports.By Meghann Myers24 months ago
US troops heading back into Somalia, reversing Trump orderFewer than 500 troops will be stationed inside the African country to train local forces and fight emerging threats.By Leo Shane III24 months ago
AFRICOM’s Flintlock exercise to kick off in Cote d’Ivoire amid regional tensionsFlintlock 2022 will be taking place Feb. 15-28 in Cote d'Ivoire.By Rachel Nostrant2 years ago
CENTCOM needs more resources to counter Afghanistan terror threat: nomineeLt. Gen. Michael Kurilla says policing Afghanistan from afar is "extremely difficult, but not impossible."By Leo Shane III2 years ago
US service member injured, French soldier killed in Mali attackThe U.S. service member sustained non-life threatening injuries following the mortar attack.By Rachel Nostrant and Howard Altman2 years ago
Congress has a chance to deliver for vets this Veterans DayBuilding a Global War on Terror Memorial now means it will be standing for our veterans and Gold Star families during their lifetimes.By Jason Crow, Mike Gallagher, Jared Golden and Van Taylor2 years ago