Nov 06 A look at Clinton's pledges for the presidency By Catherine Lucey, Associated Press If Hillary Clinton makes it to the White House, a lot of eyes will be on her list of do's and don'ts. Continue reading
Oct 26 Watch 7:13 How Pentagon efforts to claw back recruitment bonuses have affected soldiers By PBS News Hour Amid a mounting outcry, Defense Secretary Ash Carter halted Pentagon efforts to recollect money given to thousands of California National Guard members. Soldiers were asked to repay bonuses of $15,000 or more, which had been doled out improperly by recruiters… Continue watching
Oct 24 Transgender soldiers ask for first official Army recognition By Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press Within weeks of the Pentagon allowing transgender service members to serve openly, Army officials said 10 soldiers have formally asked to be recognized as their new, preferred gender. Continue reading
Oct 15 U.S. detects what it says is failed North Korean missile launch By Associated Press The U.S. military says it's detected what's being described as a failed missile launch by North Korea. Continue reading
Oct 04 U.S. service member killed by roadside bomb in Afghanistan By Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press WASHINGTON — The U.S. military says a U.S. commando has been killed in Afghanistan after being hit by a roadside bomb while on patrol with Afghan forces in a northeastern province bordering Pakistan. Continue reading
Sep 29 U.S. sends more troops to Iraq to retake Mosul By Larisa Epatko Even as battle plans are laid to retake the Iraqi city of Mosul from Islamic State militants, questions remain about what will come next. Continue reading
Sep 26 More than one-third of calls to VA suicide hotline are left unanswered, official says By Matthew Daly, Associated Press More than one-third of calls to a suicide hotline for troubled veterans are not being answered by front-line staffers because of poor work habits and other problems at the Department of Veterans Affairs. Continue reading
Sep 20 Watch 5:25 Marine recruit's death uncovers pattern of abuse by some drill instructors By PBS News Hour Why did a 20-year-old recruit jump to his death at the Marine Corps training facility at Parris Island? That question spurred an internal investigation, which uncovered a larger pattern of hazing and abuse. William Brangham joins Judy Woodruff to offer… Continue watching
Sep 15 U.S. plans to shift military assets to Syria in Russia deal By Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press The U.S. military will have to shift surveillance aircraft from other regions and increase the number of intelligence analysts to coordinate attacks with Russia under the Syria cease-fire deal. Continue reading
Sep 01 Watch 4:17 What veterans think of their options for the next commander-in-chief By PBS News Hour Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump brought their campaign messages to the American Legion this week. So what do veterans think of the two candidates? Polls show Trump leading the veteran vote by double digits, but when veterans are asked who… Continue watching