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Air Force official’s musings on rogue drone targeting humans go viral
A "thought experiment" from the service that went viral highlights the possible dangers that could come from giving autonomous drones too much power.
Trump calls Joint Chiefs chairman ‘pathetic’ for comments on racism education
The former president indicated he would have fired top military leaders for such comments if he were still in office.
SOCOM’s controversial head of diversity and inclusion is back in his job
Richard Torres-Estrada has been reinstated following an investigation launched in March.
Senator, SECDEF go head-to-head on so-called ‘woke’ military
Does the SECDEF think the military is racist? No.
Book excerpt: ‘The Other Face of Battle: America’s Forgotten Wars and the Experience of Combat’
"The Other Face of Battle" reminds us that "irregular" or "asymmetrical" warfare is now not the exception but the rule. Understanding its roots seems more crucial than ever.
By Wayne E. Lee, David L. Preston, Anthony E. Carlson, and David Silbey
Former Malmstrom airman pleads guilty to negligent homicide in service member’s death
Christopher Domonic Contardo, 26, pleaded guilty Wednesday in the death of Tristen Carlson, 21, during an off-base party hosted by Contardo.
Partisan politics has no place in today’s (or tomorrow’s) military
The emerging partisanship of the armed forces needs to be corrected before it's too late, says the author of this commentary.
By Jacob Richardson
Senator demands meeting with defense leaders over their response to criticism of women in the ranks
Some conservative lawmakers believe defense officials overreacted in social media posts and statements supporting women service members.
Senior leaders dunk on Tucker Carlson’s misogynistic comments about maternity flight suits
Leadership was so incensed by Carlson's comments that the Pentagon issued its own statement.
Pandemic prompts Wounded Warrior Project and Fortune 500 company to jointly address veterans’ mental health
The authors of this commentary urge organizations and communities to be proactive with providing veterans mental health resources and connection opportunities during the pandemic.
By Dr. Melanie Mousseau and Bryan Tucker