Jul 11 Pulling troops out of Afghanistan early would be a mistake, general says By Lolita C. Baldor, Robert Burns, Associated Press He says the U.S. should keep a "modest number" of forces in Iraq and Syria to maintain stability. Continue reading
Jul 05 Watch 13:02 With July 4 celebration, did Trump politicize the military? President Trump’s July 4 “Salute to America” heaped praise on the U.S. Armed Forces but also generated concern about potentially politicizing the military. William Brangham talks to Mike Lyons of West Point’s Modern War Institute and Peter Feaver of the… Continue watching
Jul 04 Watch 4:35 Why Trump’s Fourth of July event is complicated for the U.S. military President Trump has been yearning for a large-scale military display since he took office. With this year’s Fourth of July celebration, which includes tanks, fighter jets and the Blue Angels, he gets his wish -- but not without criticism. The… Continue watching
Jul 04 Watch 3:14 In July 4 speech, Trump explains why he thinks America is great President Trump took the stage at his “Salute to America” event this evening. Although there was some apprehension over his speech would be political, his remarks primarily focused on American history and why he thinks the U.S. is as strong… Continue watching
May 27 Watch 9:50 Why many combat veterans are still suffering, years after the fight ended On average, 20 U.S. military veterans daily die by suicide, and suicides among active duty personnel are increasing. A number of treatments for veterans with depression and post-traumatic stress disorder exist, but they have drawbacks. Special correspondent Mike Cerre looks… Continue watching
May 02 Reports of military sexual assault spike 13 percent By Lolita Baldor, Associated Press A survey found that more than 20,000 service members said they experienced some type of sexual assault, but only a third of those filed a formal report. Continue reading
Apr 17 Watch 8:10 Why growing U.S. drone operations in Niger are controversial By Mike Cerre Over the past few years, the U.S. military has increased its activities and broadened its mission in Africa. In Niger, the U.S. Air Force has built a huge new base from which it launches drone operations. But critics worry the… Continue watching
Apr 09 3 American soldiers, 1 contractor killed in Afghanistan By Rahim Faiez, Associated Press The service members and U.S. contractor were killed when their convoy hit a roadside bomb on Monday. Continue reading
Mar 22 2 U.S. soldiers killed in Afghanistan By Amir Shah, Associated Press U.S. and NATO forces provided few details on the combat deaths, saying it was still under investigation. Continue reading
Mar 03 U.S., South Korea end spring military drills to back diplomacy By Hyung-Jin Kim, Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press South Korea and the U.S. are eliminating their massive springtime military drills and replacing them with smaller exercises in what they call an effort to support diplomacy aimed at resolving the North Korean nuclear crisis. Continue reading