Iran launches missiles at U.S. bases in Iraq | Power & Politics
Iran has fired more than a dozen missiles targeting at least two airbases in Iraq which host U.S. and coalition military personnel, the Pentagon confirmed … source
Can Mali's IBK solve his country's worsening security situation? [Morning Call]
We begin with what is the latest wave of violence in some troubled parts of Mali. Dozens of troops have either been killed or gone missing after attackers … source
‘Zapad 2017’: Western officials call Russia-Belarus drills ‘invasion’
Joint military drills between Russia and Belarus are well underway. Some Western officials have expressed concern over what they see as a threat to European … source
James Bennet Can’t Defend The New York Times’ Tom Cotton Op-Ed
On Wednesday, The New York Times published an op-ed by Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) advocating that the U.S. military be sent in to crush popular protests against police brutality and…
Tammy Duckworth: Trump’s Use Of Military Against Protesters Is ‘Disgusting’
WASHINGTON ― Sen. Tammy Duckworth flew Black Hawk helicopters to fight al Qaeda in Iraq and nearly lost her life doing so. Now, President Donald Trump is using military helicopters…
Air Force Solidifies Approval Process For Religious Beards, Turbans, Hijabs
The U.S. Air Force issued new guidelines on Friday giving members who wear religious apparel a way to serve the country without compromising their faith. The Air Force’s updated dress…
Men’s military service may shape wives’ experience of widowhood
Among older widows, wives of military veterans are less likely to say they feel lonely and more likely to report having strong social support, a small U.S. study suggests. Researchers…
Ex-NSA contractor to be sentenced in stolen documents case
A former National Security Agency contractor who stored two decades’ worth of classified documents at his Maryland home was sentenced Friday to nine years in prison. Harold Martin, 54, apologized…
U.S. soldiers have worse heart health than civilians
(Reuters Health) – U.S. soldiers are more likely to have poor heart health than civilians of similar ages, a new study finds. Comparing more than 263,000 active duty Army personnel…
On election eve, Trump continues to play up military’s role at border
By the end of Monday there will be 5,200 active duty service members serving along the border in what is officially a support mission to Customs and Border Protection (CBP),…