Why most of military life rarely makes the screenBetween training and combat exists a long stretch of routine and waiting. Those experiences remain largely absent from military portrayals in film and TV.By Clay Beyersdorfer5 hours ago
US launches retaliatory strikes against ISIS in SyriaThe strikes follow last month’s ambush that killed two U.S. soldiers and one American civilian interpreter in Syria.18 hours ago
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A veteran’s search for healing led to an ibogaine trip and an epiphanyMarc Dervaes journeyed to Mexico for a psychedelic drug that more military veterans are hoping will relieve their trauma. Then he went a second time.By Natanya Friedheim, The War Horse2 days ago
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This gunner is the only sailor buried at sea — inside his planeLoyce Edward Deen survived the battle of Leyte Gulf only to be cut down in a mop-up effort a week later. By Claire Barrett3 days ago