New Pentagon strategy to focus on homeland, Western Hemisphere
The Pentagon’s top national security focus will mirror that of President Trump’s “America First” agenda to defend the homeland, with China a key focus.
By Carla Babb
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Southeast Asia nations hold joint navy drills near South China Sea
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations has begun its first joint naval exercise.
ISIS extremists step up attacks as Iraq, Syria grapple with virus
The renewed mayhem is a sign that the militant group is taking advantage of governments absorbed in tackling the coronavirus pandemic and the ensuing slide into economic chaos.
Dispatch from Rome: Loyalty, regret and honor
“Doing the right thing invariably means doing the hard thing. This is the true meaning of the word honor…”
By Robert Bruce Adolph
Advice from a retired SF officer locked down in COVID-19 ravaged Italy.
Nothing that I have experienced in either my U.S. military or United Nations careers is comparable.
Iraq will investigate attack on base that killed US troops
Iraq’s military said Thursday it opened an investigation into a rocket attack that killed three service members, including two Americans, at an Iraqi base housing coalition forces, igniting fears of an escalation in U.S.-Iran tensions after months of detente.
Classic German WWI novel is getting the big screen treatment
“'All Quiet on the Western Front' may be set in 1918, but it speaks directly to our times and the divisive tone in today’s discourse.”
By J.D. Simkins
Retiring or departing military service? Check out the United Nations
There are many benefits, challenges and rewards for former members of the military who work for the United Nations. But it's not for everyone.
By Robert Bruce Adolph
Best pics of the week: Feb. 9, 2020
Flight ops over Fuji, F-35s at Red Flag, anti-tank training in Poland and more of this week's best photos from around the military.
Best pics of the week: Feb. 2, 2020
The Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group transits the Pacific, Marine helocast training, an Army live-fire exercise in Slovenia and more of the best photos from around the military.
US Defense Secretary Esper accuses China of intimidating smaller Asian nations
U.S. Defense Secretary Mark Esper on Wednesday accused China of using coercion and intimidation against smaller Asian nations to impose its will in the South China Sea. He urged Vietnam and others in the region to push back.
By Robert Burns, The Associated Press
Students at DoD-run schools continue their run with nation’s top scores in reading, math
DoD students' scores in reading and math have mostly increased, while the corresponding national average is going the other way.
By Karen Jowers