I decided not to go on a patrol in Iraq. An IED killed my friendsNearly 20 years later, a soldier still grapples with his decision. "Their deaths were a failure. My failure."By J. Michael Comstock, The War Horse2 days ago
Finding solace in chickens: One veteran’s fight to save his flock and mental healthVeterans lean on emotional support animals to help cope with their PTSD, but there are challenges to keeping them.By Stephen Starr, The War Horse6 days ago
US Air Force eyes inspections, spare parts funding to boost readinessThe Air Force's secretary and chief of staff have made improving readiness a top priority and emphasize it is "commanders' business," Lt. Gen. Pleus said.By Stephen Losey9 days ago
Japanese American soldiers once branded ‘enemy aliens’ promotedSeven Japanese American soldiers were promoted to officer ranks in a ceremony Monday, eight decades after they died fighting for the U.S. during WWII.2 weeks ago
Air Force to update deployment design in Air Expeditionary Wing 2.0AEW 2.0 will form around 18 months prior to a deployment to ensure its components can train and certify as a cohesive unit arriving ready to fight. By Cristina Stassis2 weeks ago
Female troops bristle at Pentagon’s review of combat rolesSome women say they suspect the review has been launched merely to buttress a predetermined conclusion: that they do not belong in the infantry. By Tanya Noury4 weeks ago