When Autocrats Get Desperate
Autocrats facing defeat have all kinds of counterproductive, dangerous ideas.
Fort Liberty and Other New Monikers for Confederate-Named Bases
Some great suggestions, same lame ones, and some missed opportunities.
Military Vaccine Deadlines Pass
Some 98 percent of active service members are now vaccinated. The rest will be discharged.
Mandatory Military Vaccinations Expected
It appears to be only a matter of time before the SECDEF orders active-duty troops to get the shots.
Cops Should Not Look Like Soldiers
Pentagon officials are speaking out about the militarization of police.
Vindman Abruptly Retiring from Army
The soldier who became a national figure for testifying against President Trump has had enough.
Thousands Show Up To Mourn A Departed Veteran
Late last week it appeared as if a 90-year-old veteran of the Korean War would be buried without anyone to say goodbye. Then the word got out, and thousands of people responded.
Laura J. Richardson First Woman to Lead Army’s Largest Command
She’s quite likely the youngest 4-star general in the U.S. Army, if not the U.S. military.
Army Refutes AP ‘Army Discharging Immigrant Recruits’ Story
The situation isn’t as awful as portrayed by the AP—but it’s still pretty bad.
Trump’s Shameful Betrayal of Immigrant Soldiers
America promised immigrants who volunteered to serve in our military a fast track to citizenship. Now, we’re throwing them out.
It’s Not Just about Border Security
There is a general anti-immigrant current in this administration.
Mike Pompeo Didn’t Serve in Gulf War (or Claim Otherwise)
In response to inquiries about frequent media mentions of the Director’s wartime service, the CIA has confirmed he did not serve in combat.
While We’re on the Subject of Indian Nicknames, Let’s Talk About the Army
Native American names are everywhere.
US Army Honors Confederate Generals
At least one person wonders why the US Army honors Confederate generals.
Why Government IT Sucks
Why the federal government is so bad at information technology and getting worse by the day.
Syria Intervention Looks Inevitable
Western military action in the Syrian civil war now appears likely.
Green Beret Found Living in Vietnam 44 Years Later Story Apparent Hoax
The story of an American Green Beret found living in Vietnam 44 years after he had been declared dead appears to be a hoax.
American Charged With Using Weapon of Mass Destruction that Isn’t a Weapon of Mass Destruction
An American fighting with Syrian rebels faces life in prison for firing an RPG against a government we’re trying to oust.
Does All-Volunteer Military Break the Social Compact?
Andrew Bacevich bemoans the social impact of the all-volunteer force.
Pete Dawkins, Most Accomplished Heisman Winner Ever
The title of most impressive Heisman winner of all time goes to Pete Dawkins, who won the award in 1958.
Military Donates Essentially No Money to Candidates
The Center for Responsive Politics touts “Overwhelming Support for Obama” among military donors. The numbers show something more interesting: those associated with the military don’t give money to political campaigns.
Are Special Forces Special Enough?
US Army Special Forces are the best we have at working with far-flung villagers. Are they good enough?
Army Raising NCO Retention Standards
Over the last decade-plus of war, the US Army has relaxed its promotion and retention standards for commissioned and non-commissioned officers. As we transition into peacetime, the pendulum is swinging the other direction.
Major Robert J. Marchanti II, RIP
The Pentagon has released the name of the US Army National Guard major murdered in an Afghan ministry this weekend.
Army Officer Promotion Rates Returning to Normal
The US Army is returning to a peacetime mindset, which means promotions will cease to be automatic for anyone willing to endure service.
Fixing the Army (By Ruining It)
Thomas Ricks posts several recommendations for fixing the Army. Most of them are really, really stupid.
Green Beret 50th Anniversary
Today marks the 50th anniversary of the green beret as the official headgear of US Army Special Forces.
Iraq Withdrawal Debate
President Obama’s surprise announcement Friday that all U.S. forces would leave Iraq in time to be home for the holidays has been roundly condemned. While there are real concerns about what happens next, there was no better alternative.
Marcia Anderson Army’s First Black Female 2-Star General
Marcia Anderson has become the first African American woman to be promoted to a two star general in the US Army.
General John Shalikashvili Dead at 75
A legendary American soldier, General John Shalikashvili, has died.
Frank Buckles, Last American WWI Vet, Dies at 110
The last American veteran of a conflict which ended nearly a century ago has died.
Defense Budget Cuts
Stephanie Guttman, author of something called The Kinder, Gentler Military, takes to NRO to tell us how easy it is to cut the Defense budget. She inadvertently does just the opposite.
Jim Moran: Military Not Public Service, Just Government Paycheck
Virginia’s answer to Joe Biden has put his foot in his mouth once again. It won’t prevent him from getting an 11th term.
