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US Forces Korea commander defends troop levels amid talk of cuts

About 28,500 U.S. troops are stationed in South Korea, but the White House is considering changes to that military footprint.

By Leo Shane III

4 weeks ago

Why the 1914 Christmas Truce changed nothing on the Western Front

The Christmas Truce may have been a break from reality, but it was not the dawn of peace it's oftentimes made out to be.

By Peter Hart

5 months ago

From Grinch greetings to Santa sightings, the holidays come to troops

Holiday helpers have been busy, as plenty of organizations and individuals have been working to make the days a bit brighter for troops and their families.

By Karen Jowers

5 months ago

Santa catches a ride with troops to bring Christmas to Alaska village

Forget the sleigh powered by a herd of flying reindeer. Santa and Mrs. Claus hopped on military transports to deliver Christmas to a Tlingit village.

5 months ago

NORAD Santa tracker started in the Cold War. Now it’s a holiday staple

NORAD typically scans the heavens for potential threats. But on Christmas Eve, volunteers are fielding questions like, “When is Santa coming?"

5 months ago

Soldier recovering after Christmas drone attack in Iraq

A soldier critically injured in a drone attack in Iraq on Christmas is slowly recovering.

By Jonathan Lehrfeld

16 months ago