Nation May 29 This soldier gave his life in the Korean War. Decades later, he’s finally being laid to rest By Russ Bynum, Associated Press
Nation May 27 Analysis: How Memorial Day came to have a history of contentious meanings Memorial Day is supposed to be about mourning the nation’s fallen service members. But it’s come to anchor the unofficial start of summer and a long weekend of retail discounts. By Ben Finley, Associated Press
Nation Sep 01 Watch 7:46 U.S. military focuses recruiting efforts on video-game playing teenagers The U.S. Military is intensifying its efforts to meet young people where they spend their time: online and on their devices. But, as John Yang reports, there are critics who say these new recruiting methods also raise new concerns. By John Yang, Henry Brannan, Maea Lenei Buhre, Dan Sagalyn
Politics Jan 19 WATCH: House Armed Services committee hearing on sexual assault in the National Guard The House of Representatives Armed Services committee will hold a hearing on Wednesday on sexual assault and harassment in the National Guard. By News Desk
Nation Jul 30 Watch 11:16 Active duty Army colonel calls nominee for vice chairman’s job a liar After the confirmation hearing for Gen. John Hyten, the four-star general nominated to be vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Col. Kathryn Spletstoser held an impromptu press conference outside the Senate Armed Services Committee and reiterated her accusation…
Aug 22 New Army chief weighing decision on women in combat By Robert Burns, Associated Press The Army's new chief of staff, Gen. Mark Milley, is taking a calculated approach to arguably the most consequential decision of his early tenure - whether to recommend that any all-male combat roles remain closed to women. Continue reading
Mar 10 Watch Military’s First Flying Women Honored for WWII Service Former Women Air Force Service Pilots, or WASPs, were awarded the Congressional Gold Medal for their service during World War II. Kwame Holman reports from Wednesday's ceremony. Continue watching
Jan 12 Watch Administration Officials, Military Officers, Give Testimony On New Iraq Strategy The Senate Armed Services Committee heard testimony from Gen. Peter Pace and Secretary of Defense Robert Gates on Friday about President Bush's new Iraq strategy. NewsHour Correspondent Kwame Holman reports on the hearings. Continue watching