Jul 20 Watch 10:00 Iraq and Afghan war vets exposed to toxic air struggle for breath — and a diagnosis By Dan Sagalyn, Nick Schifrin Among the more than 2.5 million men and women who have served in the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, there are many veterans -- exposed to sandstorms, burn pits and other hazards -- who suffer from a mysterious pulmonary illness,… Continue watching
Jul 06 Watch 7:14 DACA recipients who dream of military service are stuck in limbo By Yamiche Alcindor, Rachel Wellford The United States Army has been quietly discharging a number of immigrant recruits, according to recent reports by the Associated Press and the NewsHour's own reporting. Yamiche Alcindor shares the story of another group of young immigrant recruits in limbo. Continue watching
Jun 14 Trump’s halt of ‘war games’ could weaken defenses in Korea By Robert Burns, Associated Press WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump's decision to suspend major U.S. military exercises in South Korea could weaken allied defenses, depending on the length and scope of the hiatus. But the potential for diplomatic damage seems even greater. Continue reading
Jun 09 1 US soldier killed, 4 wounded in attack in Somalia By Matthew Pennington and Cara Anna, Associated Press One U.S. special operations soldier was killed and four U.S. service members wounded in an “enemy attack” Friday in Somalia. Continue reading
May 09 WATCH: Trump signs executive order to promote hiring of military spouses By Darlene Superville, Associated Press Trump told the audience of military mothers and spouses that America owes them a debt of gratitude. He added that while they can never be fully repaid, their government should give them the opportunities they deserve. Continue reading
May 08 Military seeks to limit Congress on addressing child-on-child sexual assaults on bases By Justin Pritchard, Reese Dunklin, Associated Press With at least three potential legislative fixes being drafted, military officials have had a clear message during briefings with lawmakers and their staffs: We can handle this on our own. Continue reading
May 02 At least 5 National Guard members from Puerto Rico killed in Georgia plane crash By Associated Press A crew of nine Puerto Ricans were flying an Air National Guard C-130 into retirement in Arizona when it crashed onto a highway in Georgia on Wednesday, and authorities said there appeared to be no survivors. Continue reading
Apr 26 Mattis calls on Defense Department to do more on sexual assault in the military By Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press In a memo released Thursday, Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said that officers and commanders must act as substitute parents for their young troops, charging leaders to "use their authority and force of personality to prevent and eliminate sexual assault from… Continue reading
Apr 25 Military sex assault reports jump 10 percent in 2017 By Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press The overall increase was fueled by a nearly 15-percent surge in sexual assault reports in the Marine Corps, according to officials familiar with the data. Continue reading
Mar 30 Watch 6:48 News Wrap: Syrian roadside bomb kills U.S., UK soldiers By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Friday, an American soldier and a British soldier were killed in Northern Syria in the military campaign against Islamic State fighters. Also, Palestinian protesters confronted Israeli troops along the Gaza border in the bloodiest day there… Continue watching