During his 78th mission, this pilot came up against an unexpected foeMerlyn Dethlefsen was dubbed “taciturn, a born-again Christian, and not at all the typical fighter pilot," yet his exploits proved otherwise. By Jon Guttman7 hours ago
State veterans cemeteries receive grants for improvement, expansionIn fiscal 2025, the VA granted state veterans cemeteries across the country, including for the establishment of one in Alaska, over $77 million.By Cristina Stassis25 hours ago
He turned down a trip home from the Korean War, then earned the MOHLloyd Burke's 13-month tour in Korea was at an end when he decided to turn back — and received the Medal of Honor in the process. By Jon Guttman31 hours ago
Can the US ‘run’ Venezuela? Military force doesn’t equal legitimacyBy declaring its intent to govern Venezuela, the U.S is creating a governance trap of its own making, Monica Duffy Toft argues.By Monica Duffy Toft, Tufts University, The Conversation2 days ago
Marine master sergeant redesignated to first sergeant in pilot programMaster Sgt. Joseph B. Stoker is the first to change rank from master sergeant to first sergeant as part of the new E-8 pilot redesignation initiative. By Cristina Stassis2 days ago
Monroe to Donroe: A ‘dead’ doctrine’s revival for current operationsBarack Obama declared the Monroe doctrine "dead." Under Trump, it finds new life. By Claire Barrett2 days ago