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West Point violating First Amendment with professor crackdown: Lawsuit
A West Point professor has filed a lawsuit against the school, arguing it violates the First Amendment by banning professors' opinions in the classroom.
West Virginia National Guard to host Vigilant Guard exercise in 2021
The West Virginia National Guard will host a regional disaster training exercise next year, and the event is expected to draw more than 1,000 participants.
Pearl Harbor munitions depot expansion concerns residents
A U.S. military plan to expand a Pearl Harbor munitions depot has raised concerns there has not been enough information released to the public, considering that the depot was the site of a massive and deadly explosion 76 years ago.
Remains of North Dakota sailor killed in Pearl Harbor attack identified
The remains of a Navy sailor who was killed during the 1941 Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor have been identified and will be returned to his home state of North Dakota.
AFRICOM: Al-Shabab growing more emboldened in targeting US troops
The comments come days after a U.S. service member was injured in an al-Shabab attack.
By Diana Stancy
USAFE shifts gears to fight in COVID era
USAFE Commander Gen. Jeffrey Harrigian said dealing with the COVID pandemic has helped it practice skills that will be necessary during a major conflict.
AFRICOM: Russian fighter jets flown by mercenaries are conducting combat activities in Libya
"They are there to conduct combat activities on behalf of their own national interests.”
By Diana Stancy
Africa spec ops commander warns of al-Qaida’s growing influence
At a time when a troop withdrawal is up in the air, U.S. Africa Command's top special operator is sounding an alarm.
West Point superintendent says he’s taking action on racism highlighted by nine recent cadets
“It’s an opportunity to review how we’re doing business here at West Point," the superintendent said.
By Kyle Rempfer
US says airstrike kills 6 al-Shabab in Somalia after ambush
The United States military says it killed six al-Shabab extremists with an airstrike in Somalia after the al-Qaida-linked group attacked Somali forces while U.S. forces were nearby.
It is time to make rotating faculty positions at the US Military Academy open to all ranks
Only allowing officers to educate the future officer corps at West Point ignores the diversity and experience NCOs and warrant officers would bring to classrooms, says the author of this commentary.
By Tara Heidger