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Lighten the load: The Army’s plan to save time by shedding excess gear
To save time and ditch unneeded gear, the Army recently began a pilot program to expedite removing excess equipment from unit inventories.
By Todd South
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Army scientists work on drug to counter WWII bioweapon used by Soviets
Antibiotic treatments do exist but rising resistance levels are pushing researchers for stronger solutions.
By Todd South
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
Military suicides up as much as 20% in COVID era
Military suicides have increased by as much as 20% this year compared to the same period in 2019, and some incidents of violent behavior have spiked as service members struggle under COVID-19, war-zone deployments, national disasters and civil unrest.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press and Robert Burns, The Associated Press
Veteran suicide is a problem. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy is a solution.
This congressman has introduced legislation to create a hyperbaric oxygen treatment pilot program for veterans with TBI and PTSD.
By Rep. Greg Murphy, M.D.
US withdrawing thousands of troops from Iraq and Afghanistan
The United States will pull thousands of troops out of Iraq and Afghanistan by November, the top American commander for the Middle East said Wednesday, as President Donald Trump tries to make good on his campaign promise to get America out of “endless wars.”
By Robert Burns, The Associated Press and Zeke Miller, The Associated Press
North Korea waiting for US elections to resume talks, South Korean ambassador says
North Korea is likely waiting until after the U.S. elections to resume negotiations with Washington over its nuclear arsenal, says the South Korean ambassador to the U.S.
By Joe Gould
US plans further troop reductions in Iraq by November
The United States plans to reduce its military force in Iraq from the current 5,200 to about 3,500 by November, U.S. officials said Friday.
By Robert Burns, The Associated Press