Tag: Army

National Security

Trump nominates Viola as secretary of the Army

David Brown · December 19, 2016 2:01 pm

The Battle of the Bulge, Nazi Germany’s Last Gasp Attack

Daniel Gelernter · December 16, 2016 9:30 am

The Love Army Conquers All

Washington Examiner · December 16, 2016 6:15 am

This past weekend, Defense Secretary Ash Carter announced he was dispatching some 200 additional U.S. special operations forces to Syria. (AP Photo/Hadi Mizban)

National Security

No, Carter didn’t order 200 more troops to Syria this weekend

Jamie McIntyre · December 14, 2016 3:48 pm

Will include special operations forces whose predominant focus will be training and advising non-U.S. forces. (AP Photo/Jaber al-Helo, File)

National Security

US to send 200 more troops to Syria to battle ISIS

Gabby Morrongiello · December 10, 2016 3:25 pm

A provision to change the law was included in the fiscal 2017 National Defense Authorization Act, which the Senate approved Thursday, sending it to President Obama's desk to sign. The change was championed by Rep. Jason Chaffetz, R-Utah, who wanted the families of fallen reservists and National Guardsmen to be taken care of equally in the event of their death while in the line of duty. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

National Security

New law would increase survivor benefits for fallen Guardsmen and reservists

Anna Giaritelli · December 9, 2016 5:04 am

An Army soldier who was injured on Nov. 12 has died as a result of wounds sustained in a suicide bombing. (Steve Ruark/Associated Press)

National Security

Pentagon identifies third Army soldier killed in Afghanistan bombing

Anna Giaritelli · December 8, 2016 12:03 am

It's plain: Women in combat will mean lower standards. (AP Photo/Bruce Smith, File)

Beltway Confidential

A civilized nation does not force its women to fight its wars

Charlotte Hays · December 7, 2016 12:00 am

President-elect Trump will attend the Army-Navy game in Baltimore this Saturday, according to his transition team. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

National Security

Trump to attend Army-Navy game in Baltimore

Gabby Morrongiello · December 6, 2016 4:18 pm

"It has been seven years since Sgt. Bergdahl chose to abandon his fellow soldiers in Afghanistan during a time of war," Buchanan said in a statement. "He should be court-martialed and held accountable." (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)

National Security

GOP lawmaker urges no pardon for Bowe Bergdahl

Jacqueline Klimas · December 6, 2016 3:46 pm

People are not only the most important part of the military, but also the most expensive. And they're the first to be hit by budgets cuts. Above, Navy Secretary Ray Mabus speaks to Marines. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi)

Sequester special report: Military men and women hardest hit

Jamie McIntyre · December 5, 2016 5:01 am

Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl, who deserted his Army outpost and was taken prisoner by the Taliban, has asked President Obama to pardon him before leaving the White House next month, according to a report Friday evening. (AP Photo/Ted Richardson, File)

National Security

Bergdahl asks Obama to pardon him before Trump takes office

Anna Giaritelli · December 3, 2016 12:47 am