Military
Russia Coronavirus Vaccine Is Ready and Safe, Ministry of Defense Says
The country aims to have 30 million doses of a vaccine for the virus this year.
The Military Does Try to Prevent Sexual Violence. It's Just Too Late
I taught my fellow Marines about consent and sexual assault and harassment. It was clear these concepts needed to be introduced much earlier.
Enough Is Enough. It's Time to Cut the Defense Budget
Now, for once, Congress must put the people of this country over the profits of defense contractors.
Rate of COVID-19 Cases in Military Double That of U.S. Civilian Population
Since July 1, the U.S. military has confirmed 4,100 cases of COVID-19 among currently active service members.
Vanessa Guillen Proves the Military's #MeToo Movement Is Long Overdue
If the military is still too dubious of Guillen's claims of sexual abuse to fully investigate, what chance do other service member survivors have?
China Accuses U.S. of Flexing Military Muscle in South China Sea
The U.S. conducted military drills in the area over July 4th and Beijing said Washington had "ulterior motives" for doing so.
The Long, Happy Life of Tuskegee Airman Charles McGee
As discussions about race and opportunity proliferate in the weeks and months to come, McGee's life story is an inspiration for us all.
Attacking Trump for Russian Bounties Ignores the Bigger Problem
No matter what the president knew, U.S. policy in Afghanistan is at fault for providing Washington's adversaries an opportunity to bleed American forces.
After 16 Years in the Military, I Am Finally Seeing Us Fight Racism
For the first time in my career, I am hearing general officers and flag officers acknowledge white privilege and systemic racism—and tangible actions are underway.
GOP Senator Seeks Amendment Allowing the U.S. to Buy Russian Defense System
An amendment proposed by the Senate majority whip would allow the U.S. Army to buy Turkey's Russian-made S-400 defense system.
Responding to Russian Bounties on U.S. Troops in Afghanistan
We must take decisive action against the threat emanating from Putin's Russia.
How to Watch 'Salute to America 2020' This Independence Day Weekend
Flyovers are coming to a handful of American cities.
Army to Eliminate Officer Promotion Photos to Curb Racial Bias in Selection
The U.S. Army will cease using photographs in their promotion process as part of Project Inclusion, a new initiative launched Thursday.
Top Military Leaders Acknowledge Racial Biases in Military Justice System
U.S. Military legal officers on Tuesday told the House Armed Services Committee that while the military justice system does not intentionally discriminate based on race, racial disparities continue to persist.
McConnell Breaks With Trump on Renaming Military Bases Tied to Confederacy
The Senate Majority Leader said he was not opposed to renaming military bases but did not support removing Confederate statues from the U.S. Capitol.
To Combat Racism and Build Unity, Americans Need a Year of Service
Our nation's response to the recent crises has been extremely divisive. Through public service, we can create bonds that transverse racial boundaries and help us focus on problems, not politics.
Trump Addresses West Point Grads as Military Faces Questions of Politics
Ahead of Trump's speech, hundreds of West Point graduates penned an open letter to the academy's class of 2020 warning of the tumult of contemporary politics.
Bill Proposes Creation of Committee To Rename Confederacy-Tied Army Bases
"Military leaders, active duty troops, veterans, civil rights organizations and every day Americans have long called for changing the names of these installations and acknowledging that the cause for which they fought was wrong," Reps. Anthony Brown and Don Bacon said in a joint statement.
Donald Trump Dismisses Idea Of Renaming Military Bases Tied To Confederacy
President Donald Trump says his administration "will not even consider" renaming military bases despite recent announcements from the U.S. Marines and Navy to remove Confederate flags from their installations.
Withdrawing U.S. Troops From Germany Is Right for Today's Reality
The Cold War is over. And although Moscow has shown itself to be a prolific agitator, an outdated U.S. military posture in Europe isn't helping.
Withdrawing U.S. Troops From Germany Is Simply Bad Strategy
Persuading Germany to spend more on defense and weaning Europe off dependence on Russian energy are worthy goals, but this removal gets the Trump administration no closer to either of them.
I'm a Former Marine. If Trump Orders Military Force, Protesters Will Die
Although the president may think the Department of Defense is as versatile as a multi-tool, it isn't. It doesn't specialize in civil unrest. It specializes in violent war.
We Must Treat Police Officers Like Soldiers
Following the death of George Floyd, there are concrete steps we can take to better hold rogue police officers accountable.
Trump's Military Threat Backfired. But Will It Back Him if He Won't Go?
As Donald Trump's former bagman Michael Cohen warned in 2019, "I fear that if he loses the election in 2020 that there will never be a peaceful transition of power."
Businesses Across the U.S. Are Ending Police Discounts
A Minneapolis pizza restaurant has suspended its police discount and said: "The discount was a privilege we extended to them, it is not a right."
Esper Flipflops and Leaves Troops in DC as Trump Spars With Mattis
"We must reject and hold accountable those in office who would make a mockery of our Constitution," General James Mattis wrote Wednesday.
Majority of Americans Support Calling in Military to Quell National Unrest
A significantly majority of Republicans and nearly half of Democrats are in favor of using troops.
N.Y. Attorney General Prepared to Take Trump to Court Over Military Threat
"President Trump does not and will not dominate New York state. In fact, the president does not have the right to unilaterally deploy U.S. military across American states," the attorney general said in a statement.
Six Days and the Forever War
A retired U.S. Army colonel draws upon the anniversary of the Six Day War to discuss the forever war against radical Islamic terrorism.
Governors Push Back Against Trump's Threat to Deploy Military to Protests
The president said that governors should create an "overwhelming law enforcement presence" to stem violence amid the protests.