As the military reckons with racism and extremism in its ranks, one story of the Maryland National Guard highlights the toll of discrimination.
Author: Tom Vanden Brook, USA TODAY
US bombs Syria facilities used by Iran-backed militia; first airstrikes under Biden
U.S. airstrikes targeted “Shia militants that conducted the strikes,” referring to a Feb. 15 rocket attack in Iraq that killed one civilian contractor and wounded a U.S. service member.
Congress demands investigation into white supremacists in the military after Capitol riots
Congress demands that the Pentagon investigate the extent that white extremist ideology has infected the ranks in light of the Jan. 6 riots at the Capitol.
Trump courts ‘bloodshed, riots’ with inflammatory rhetoric, former Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel says
Former Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel warned of possible “bloodshed and riots” amid President Donald Trump’s attempts to overturn the election.
West Point cheating scandal involved mostly athletes, including football players on Liberty Bowl team
West Point football players are involved in the academy’s worst cheating scandal in more than 40 years. Army plays in the Liberty Bowl Thursday.
West Point accuses more than 70 cadets of cheating in worst academic scandal in nearly 45 years
More than 70 cadets were accused of cheating on an exam, which a West Point professor calls a national security issue. West Point cadets become senior Army leaders the nation depends on.
Panel blasts Fort Hood leaders, Army after disappearance, death of Spc. Vanessa Guillen; 14 fired or suspended
“This report, without a doubt, will cause the Army to change our culture,” Secretary Ryan McCarthy said of an inquiry into deaths at the Texas base.
On Veterans Day, how President-elect Biden’s plan for the Pentagon differs from Trump
In President-elect Joe Biden’s administration, expect greater outreach to allies and changes on social issues, such as Confederate names.
Defense Secretary Esper says Beirut blast probably an accident, breaking with Trump
Defense Secretary Mark Esper contradicted President Trump on the cause of the blast that killed at 135 people and wounded 5,000.
Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman retires, cites ‘bullying’ by Trump after impeachment testimony
Vindman cited intimidation and bullying from the White House for his decision to retire. He will retire at the lower rank of lieutenant colonel instead of colonel.