America's Military

U.S. troops offer opinions on the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, military policy and the president.

Five war dogs you'd want in your squad

One dog handler's first-person story, and five working dogs with tales of service above self.

5 years ago

Army releases new Civil War battle briefs

Army releases new Civil War briefs on campaigns and battles.

7 years ago

America's Military

AMERICA'S MILITARY: A conservative institution's uneasy cultural evolution

The force is changing — often reluctantly — alongside the civilian society it serves

AMERICA'S MILITARY: Were the wars worth the cost?

The longest war in American history has officially come to a close. And for many service members, the overwhelming feeling is: good riddance.

8 years ago

AMERICA'S MILITARY: The crushing deployment tempo

The toll in the ranks and on the home front

8 years ago

AMERICA'S MILITARY: Readiness 'on a shoestring'

Despite budget squeeze, troops keep force combat ready

8 years ago

AMERICA'S MILITARY: A force adrift

How the nation is failing today's troops and veterans

8 years ago

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