Most girls do not think they could succeed in the military: DOD data
In addition to fears among the youth surveyed, only one in five boys and one in 10 girls could name all six military services.
By Hope Hodge Seck
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Two US troops assaulted in Turkey by anti-American youth group
The U.S. Embassy confirmed the incident, saying troops on board the U.S. Navy amphibious assault ship Wasp were “now safe.”
Santa did not deliver to ‘The Youth’ in Africa
Al-Shabaab, the terrorist group linked to al-Qaida, translates to “The Youth” in English. Of course, Santa did not deliver to them. They are on the very, very, very bad list.
By Col. Chris Karns
The Army’s only 24/7 day care in the US watches over Fort Jackson kids
Fort Jackson is the only Army post in the United States that provides 24/7 day care and child services for military families, according to post officials.
By Thomas Novelly, The Post and Courier via the AP
Younger troops would be barred from buying tobacco products under new plan
Sens. Mitch McConnell and Tim Kaine are pushing the plans in an effort to curb teenage tobacco use.
Who are Yemen’s Houthis?
The guided-missile destroyers Nitze and Mason carried out Tomahawk strikes against Houthi rebels in Yemen more than two years ago. So who are they?
By Myriam Renaud, University of Chicago
From homeless to hero — and maybe the cover of Maxim magazine?
The Navy veteran spent her high school years homeless on the streets of LA. Now, she's vying for a spot on the cover of Maxim magazine.
By Natalie Gross
Commentary: Recruiting’s slippery slope
The Army is struggling to meet its recruiting goals as it seeks to expand. Just 29 percent of America's 18 year olds can meet minimum enlistment requirements.
By Army Maj. Gen. Dennis Laich (ret.)