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How the ‘nuclear football’ remains a potent symbol of the unthinkable
While the contents of the briefcase have changed over time, the mission remains the same - the immediate ability to launch nuclear weapons.
Anniversary of world’s 1st atomic test fuels nuclear debate
The detonation 75 years ago forever changed the course of history, ensuring the end of World War II and marking the dawn of the atomic age.
‘Twitter novel’ to tell story of atomic Army
The XVIII Airborne Corps will tell the Army's history from 1953-1961 in "The Atomic Age: A Twitter Novel."
By Harm Venhuizen
Raising the age of military enlistment
Threats to the free world must be met with mature individuals who know what is to be lost, say the authors of this commentary.
By Peter Polack and Jack McCain
Their forever age
In an era when military service is the exception rather than the norm, the deaths of our service members in combat overseas is often a concept, says the author of this commentary.
By Frank Biggio
This 79-year-old Utah man just swore his Army enlistment oath
Jager joined the Guard at the height of the Vietnam War but was never sworn in.
By Todd South
59-year-old Afghanistan veteran will report to Army basic training this summer
"If I’m lucky, I got 20 more years and then I drop dead," the 59-year-old soldier said.
By Kyle Rempfer
Decades late, the B-52 is getting a new nuclear weapon
To keep the B-52 bomber relevant for its nuclear mission, the U.S. Air Force is preparing to spend billions of dollars to develop a new air-launched cruise missile.
By Aaron Mehta and Jeff Martin
These Moon-landing innovations changed life on Earth
We can only wonder what innovations from the effort to send people to other planets will affect earthlings 50 years after the first Marswalk.
By Jean Creighton, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Opinion: Smoking age hike good for the military
Smoking-related illnesses cost the Pentagon some $1.6 billion per year in direct outlays.
By James Tyson Currie
New GI Bill transfer rule will impact older service members
Act now or you could lose your ability to transfer GI Bill benefits after July 12.
By Joshua Axelrod