Remembering the battles of Najaf and Fallujah in ‘The Last 600 Meters’Airing on PBS, a new documentary tells the stories of Marines and soldiers in combat during 2004 operations to clear two Iraqi cities of insurgents.By Dave Kindy10 days ago
Army veteran becomes the face of Call of Duty’s new bionic heroArmy veteran Danielle Green is the first female combat veteran to be featured as a playable Call of Duty character.By Clay Beyersdorfer10 days ago
‘Outcast’: the recruiting scandal that followed one soldier for yearsA now-discredited Army investigation led to a black mark against an Army intelligence officer, despite him never being arrested, The War Horse reports.By Rachel Fobar, The War Horse4 weeks ago
Thousands of vets saddled with false criminal histories, lawsuit saysA Texas mom and National Guard member is suing the Army to clear her name — and upend the military justice system, The War Horse reports. By Rachel Fobar, The War Horse4 weeks ago
Army, Marine Corps vehicles not ready for combat, watchdog findsIndustry challenges and reductions in vehicle overhauls have kneecapped vehicle combat readiness in the Army and Marine Corps, the GAO report said.By Zita Ballinger Fletcher4 weeks ago
An enduring symbol: why troops keep naming things after reptilesFrom cobras to gators, reptilian mascots and call signs appear on patches, aircraft and unit logos across every branch. Why?By Clay Beyersdorfer4 weeks ago