May 25 When 'Happy Memorial Day' is painful for some families By Hari Sreenivasan, Victoria Pasquantonio Memorial Day can be an emotional day for those who have lost a loved one serving in the military. In turn, common remarks like "Happy Memorial Day" can be painful for some families to hear. Continue reading
May 07 Watch U.S., U.K. pledge help finding abducted Nigerian schoolgirls By PBS News Hour Deadly unrest continued in Nigeria, where hundreds of people were killed in another militant attack. The uncertain fate of more than 270 abducted schoolgirls continues to haunt the country and the girls’ community in particular. The U.S. and U.K. are… Continue watching
Mar 26 Photos: U.S. Navy's dolphin and seal program By Vanessa Dennis A Russian news agency reported Wednesday that the Russian military will be using a fleet of military dolphins trained by the Ukrainian Navy. The United States Navy has been training mammals since 1960. U.S. Navy has found that… Continue reading
Feb 15 Army sees steep increase in soldiers forced out for misconduct By Kayla Ruble The number of U.S. soldiers forced to leave the army for crimes and misconduct has risen sharply in recent years, according to an Associated Press report released on Saturday. Continue reading
Feb 11 Watch Obama administration faces conundrum in weighing drone attack against U.S. terror suspect By PBS News Hour The Obama administration confirmed that it is considering targeting a U.S. citizen in Pakistan, believed to be involved in plotting terrorist attacks against Americans, with a drone strike. Mark Mazzetti of The New York Times joins Judy Woodruff to offer… Continue watching
Feb 26 Watch Did Embattled Confirmation Process Weaken New Defense Secretary Hagel? Did Embattled Confirmation Process Weaken New Defense Secretary Hagel?… Continue watching
Dec 14 Watch News Wrap: U.S. Contributes Troops, Missiles to NATO Protection for Turkey In other news Friday, Defense Secretary Leon Panetta announced the United States will send patriot missiles and 400 U.S. troops to Turkey. American soldiers will be part of a larger NATO force meant to protect Turkey from possible Syrian missile… Continue watching
Jun 26 Watch 'Little America' Delves Into U.S. Presence in Afghanistan "Little America" Delves Into U.S. Presence in Afghanistan… Continue watching
May 28 Watch From 'Boots to Suits,' Transitioning From Military Service to Civilian Life From 'Boots to Suits', Transitioning from Military Service to Civilian Life… Continue watching
May 28 Watch Obama, Romney Honor Nation's Fallen As Americans across the globe remembered generations of the nation's fallen this Memorial Day, President Obama and Mitt Romney joined the observances -- taking time out from the campaign to praise the contributions of the country's servicemembers. Judy Woodruff reports. Continue watching