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Why Mark Twain had an incredibly brief stint as a Confederate soldier
In the summer of 1861, the former riverboat pilot went to war.
Woman finds long-lost WWII and later dog tags on Alaska beach
The beachcomber found two dog tags within weeks of each other and has returned both to relatives of the deceased soldiers.
By Todd South
Lawmakers, former officials surge support for Flournoy to be Biden’s defense secretary
As speculation mounts that Biden may look elsewhere, supporters are flooding to back Michèle Flournoy, long seen as the presumptive nominee.
Former Army Green Beret pleads guilty to divulging military secrets to Russia
Peter Rafael Dzibinski Debbins, 45, pleaded guilty to a charge under the federal Espionage Act and faces up to life in prison when he is sentenced in February.
What dog tags can teach us about veteran care coordination in the wake of COVID-19
The authors of this commentary say a modern equivalent to the dog tag, which carries vital information for service members on the battlefield, is needed for health records for veterans seeking care outside the VA health system.
By Sherman Gillums Jr. and Eugene Luskin
Big Navy: Crozier’s name wasn’t removed from skippers plaque to piss off Roosevelt crew
Crozier was fired this spring after a letter asking for more help for his COVID-stricken crew was leaked to the media.
Don’t call it ‘Coastal Riverine Forces’ anymore
The Navy is changing the name of its riverine warfare arm to reflect a changing world.
Air Force tweaks OCP nametapes, insignia for easier reading
The OCP's camo is good ... maybe too good.
The Washington Code Talkers: Navajo president proposes new name for DC football team
President of the Navajo Nation Jonathan Nez has a suggestion for the new team name of D.C.'s football team.
By Philip Athey
Now’s your chance to submit a name for the Air Force Academy’s new Falcon mascot
The Air Force Academy has started a vote to determine the name of its newest falcon.
By Jon Simkins
It’s time for the Army to reject Confederacy in the spirit of reconciliation
These men may have been reconciled and their citizenship restored for the sake of the republic, but their records as oath breakers cannot be reconciled without the tacit underwriting of the cause for which they fought, says the author of this commentary.
By Earl M. Wilson