Latest ""
Former Green Berets seek justice in Texas killing of Afghan teammate
Two months after Abdul Rahman Waziri was shot and killed outside his Houston home, authorities have yet to make an arrest despite identifying the shooter.
By Hope Hodge Seck
Pace of suspected Air Force suicides has slowed this year, officials say
“We need to rethink and change the way we operate as a mental health system,” Air Force clinical psychologist Lt. Col. Aaron Tricht said.
US Army enters final phase of development before kicking off Future Long Range Assault Aircraft program
Two teams enter the final phase of competitive development and risk reduction before the Army moves into an official program of record to buy and field a new long-range assault helicopter.
By Jen Judson
US defense secretary says Germany is ‘highly valued’ station for American troops
About 34,500 U.S. troops are stationed in Germany, including key American military facilities like the Ramstein Air Base and the headquarters for AFRICOM and EUCOM.
By Staff and wire report
Negotiators for Taliban, Afghan government agree Islamic law to guide peace talks
The talks hit an impasse until last week, when in a breakthrough, the two sides agreed on rules and procedures for the negotiations.
Recognize the signs of anxiety in yourself and others
In this commentary, a Navy senior chief petty officer says leaders can't help their sailors if they can't recognize their own mental health needs.
By Pete Tripp
Top US general in the Mideast says ISIS in Iraq and Syria still long-term threat
While no longer a major security threat, Marine Gen. Frank McKenzie said ISIS is never going to be defeated unless the international community can address the indoctrination of refugees displaced by years of war.
By Robert Burns, The Associated Press
Make America Calm Again: A veteran offers strategies for post-election coping
Here are five strategies to strengthen and protect ourselves from fear and stress.
By Mike Wright
Polish leader signs deal increasing US troop presence
The Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement raises the number of U.S. troops in Poland to some 5,500.
This new tool for commanders aims to ID risky soldier behaviors and prevent problems
The Commanders Risk Reduction Toolkit gathers and presents up to 40 risk factors that could affect each soldier's readiness.
By Todd South
Military officials blindsided by Trump announcement of early US troop withdrawal from Afghanistan
Pentagon and State officials fear that putting a definitive date on troop withdrawal could undercut negotiations to finalize a peace deal between the Taliban and the Afghan government.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press