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Biden to host Iraq’s leader as Mideast tensions soar
President Joe Biden is set to host Iraq's leader as tensions across the Middle East soar over the war in Gaza and Iran's retaliatory attack on Israel.
Vets hope to broker fixes for military base quality-of-life issues
A new program from the American Legion will send leaders to installations to talk to families about housing, child care and other military life challenges.
Navy synchronizing its annual command climate surveys fleet-wide
Command climate surveys allow sailors to sound off on what they like and don’t like about their command.
The legend of Billy Waugh: Special Forces soldier, CIA contractor
Sgt. Maj. Billy Waugh served on secret missions for decades — including a stint in Afghanistan in his 70s. He died earlier this year at the age of 93.
By Rachael Riley, The Fayetteville Observer
‘Ghosts of Beirut’ spotlights decades-long CIA hunt for terror leader
The 25-year manhunt launched in the wake of the 1983 Beirut bombings form the basis of the four-part Showtime series “Ghosts of Beirut."
By Jon Simkins
Top enlisted soldier calls out leaders to ‘show up’ at PT
The sergeant major and others see physical training as critical for leadership development.
By Todd South
Gerard Butler’s ‘Kandahar’ latest to feature Afghan interpreter story
"Kandahar" premieres on May 26.
By Sarah Sicard
Navy eradicates fitness test failures in campaign to improve retention
The change is part of a Navy-wide campaign aimed at improving accessions, retention and attrition.
By Diana Stancy
Navy announces single physical fitness assessment cycle in 2023
The PFA for next year will run from Feb. 1 to Nov. 30.
By Diana Stancy
‘The Way Forward’: Life lessons learned from a Marine and Navy SEAL
Two combat veterans share life experiences from hunting, drinking and war.
By Todd South
How does use of ‘ninja missile’ change counterterrorism?
Drone strikes have also been relatively effective at limiting collateral damage compared to other strike options—reducing deaths among both civilians on the ground as well as U.S. servicemembers who might otherwise take part in a ground raid. Needless to say, a more precise missile will only serve to keep lowering civilian casualties.
By Jacob Ware