Jan 28 Watch 7:43 How a new generation of war veterans wants to shape military policy By PBS News Hour The new Congress has the fewest military veterans since World War II, but recent veterans from the Iraq and Afghanistan wars are on the rise. What priorities do they bring to Capitol Hill? Judy Woodruff talks to Rep. Martha McSally,… Continue watching
Jan 15 Watch 7:11 'An era of defeat' for the best soldiers in the world? By PBS News Hour Journalist James Fallows says it's time to examine why the best funded, best trained and most professional military in the world hasn't achieved lasting victory in the post-9/11 era. He joins chief foreign correspondent Margaret Warner to discuss his provocative… Continue watching
Jan 15 Watch 6:34 Is the U.S. military faced with impossible missions? By PBS News Hour A critique of the U.S. military establishment written by journalist James Fallows has made waves in defense circles and beyond. Who is responsible for how America applies its military might? Judy Woodruff gets reaction from former U.S. Ambassador to Iraq… Continue watching
Jan 14 Watch 9:30 How military sex offenders fly under the radar after returning to civilian life By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Jan 08 U.S. to reduce troops at European bases to save $500 million By Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press WASHINGTON — The Pentagon Thursday unveiled sweeping plans to consolidate its forces in Europe, taking thousands of U.S. military and civilian personnel out of bases mostly in the United Kingdom and Portugal, in an effort that will save about $500… Continue reading
Dec 23 Watch 8:28 Soldiers find special bond with dogs trained for war By PBS News Hour Some 2,500 dogs have accompanied American warriors on patrol and in close combat in Iraq and Afghanistan. Tasks like bomb detection and protection demand dedication to their human handlers, with whom they often form a special bond in the face… Continue watching
Dec 23 The tale of a Marine and his war dog torn apart by death By Margaret Warner The crucial link for an effective war-dog-and-handler team in battle zones is the psychological bond between the two. They depend on each other for their lives. And if their assignment is detecting deadly IEDs -- as it was for many… Continue reading
Dec 18 Two top Islamic State group leaders killed, more U.S. troops set to head into Iraq By Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press WASHINGTON — The next wave of American troops will begin moving into Iraq in a couple of weeks to train local forces, the top U.S. commander for the mission said Thursday while cautioning that it will take at least three… Continue reading
Dec 05 Watch 8:34 How Ashton Carter differs from Obama's past defense secretaries By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Dec 04 Watch 2:50 Hagel says rise in reporting of military sexual assaults is 'good news,' but more progress needed By PBS News Hour While the estimated number of cases of sexual assault are down 25 percent from two years ago, actual reports of assault have increased 8 percent in the past year. Secretary of Defence Chuck Hagel said the findings are both a… Continue watching