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The Pentagon wants to slash funding to Stars and Stripes The Pentagon wants to slash funding to Stars and Stripes

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Feb 11, 2020

Analysis

The Pentagon is asking for a $705 billion budget. Here is what it wants to spend that money on The Pentagon is asking for a $705 billion budget. Here is what it wants to spend that money on

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Feb 10, 2020

Analysis

Here’s why budget day at the Pentagon is better than sex Here’s why budget day at the Pentagon is better than sex

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Feb 8, 2020

Air Force

Airman receives remedial training after RAF Mildenhall’s Twitter account ‘likes’ pro-Trump political tweets Airman receives remedial training after RAF Mildenhall’s Twitter account ‘likes’ pro-Trump political tweets

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Feb 7, 2020

Around the World

SecDef Esper to troops: Please don’t endorse political campaigns SecDef Esper to troops: Please don’t endorse political campaigns

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Feb 7, 2020

Afghanistan

An American citizen has been kidnapped in Afghanistan An American citizen has been kidnapped in Afghanistan

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Feb 6, 2020

Analysis

Top general confirms that, sadly, people serving in the Space Force won’t be called ‘space cadets’ Top general confirms that, sadly, people serving in the Space Force won’t be called ‘space cadets’

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Feb 6, 2020

Around the World

6 US military bases designated to house Americans quarantined for the Wuhan coronavirus 6 US military bases designated to house Americans quarantined for the Wuhan coronavirus

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Feb 6, 2020

Around the World

Nominee for top Pentagon job withdraws over op-ed claiming multiculturalism breeds ‘homegrown terrorism’ Nominee for top Pentagon job withdraws over op-ed claiming multiculturalism breeds ‘homegrown terrorism’

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Feb 5, 2020

Afghanistan

Trump reiterates that he wants to end the Afghanistan war and ‘bring our troops back home’ Trump reiterates that he wants to end the Afghanistan war and ‘bring our troops back home’

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Feb 5, 2020

Air Force

Air Force colonel sentenced to five years in prison after pleading guilty on child porn charges Air Force colonel sentenced to five years in prison after pleading guilty on child porn charges

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Feb 5, 2020

Air Force

The Air Force recorded a 33% increase in suicide deaths last year The Air Force recorded a 33% increase in suicide deaths last year

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Feb 4, 2020

Around the World

1,000 US citizens to be quarantined at four stateside military bases due to the Wuhan coronavirus 1,000 US citizens to be quarantined at four stateside military bases due to the Wuhan coronavirus

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Feb 2, 2020

Army

Death of 82nd Airborne Division paratrooper at Fort Bragg under investigation Death of 82nd Airborne Division paratrooper at Fort Bragg under investigation

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Feb 1, 2020

Around the World

The US military can officially sow the Earth with land mines again The US military can officially sow the Earth with land mines again

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Feb 1, 2020

Around the World

64 US troops now being treated for Traumatic Brain Injury as toll of Iranian attack continues to increase 64 US troops now being treated for Traumatic Brain Injury as toll of Iranian attack continues to increase

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jan 31, 2020

Africa

AFRICOM commander reviewing security at all bases following deadly attack in Kenya AFRICOM commander reviewing security at all bases following deadly attack in Kenya

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jan 30, 2020

Africa

A Navy SEAL was promoted to chief petty officer two months after he allegedly killed a Green Beret A Navy SEAL was promoted to chief petty officer two months after he allegedly killed a Green Beret

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jan 29, 2020

Around the World

50 US troops now diagnosed with traumatic brain injury from Iranian missile attack 50 US troops now diagnosed with traumatic brain injury from Iranian missile attack

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jan 29, 2020

Around the World

Special Operations Command review finds deployment and leadership issues but no ‘systemic ethics problem’ Special Operations Command review finds deployment and leadership issues but no ‘systemic ethics problem’

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jan 29, 2020

Afghanistan

Air Force E-11A communications aircraft crashes in Afghanistan Air Force E-11A communications aircraft crashes in Afghanistan

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jan 27, 2020

Around the World

One injury confirmed after rocket attack on the US embassy in Baghdad One injury confirmed after rocket attack on the US embassy in Baghdad

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jan 27, 2020

Afghanistan

An Afghanistan peace deal is shimmering above the horizon — just like a desert mirage An Afghanistan peace deal is shimmering above the horizon — just like a desert mirage

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jan 26, 2020

Around the World

34 US troops have been treated for Traumatic Brain Injury as a result of Iran’s Jan. 8 missile attack 34 US troops have been treated for Traumatic Brain Injury as a result of Iran’s Jan. 8 missile attack

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jan 24, 2020

Analysis

The Pentagon may be worse at managing money than an E-3 just back from deployment The Pentagon may be worse at managing money than an E-3 just back from deployment

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jan 24, 2020

Air Force

Air Force veteran turned police officer killed in the line of duty in Hawaii Air Force veteran turned police officer killed in the line of duty in Hawaii

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jan 23, 2020

Around the World

US forces in Iraq are facing more attacks from Shiite militias than ISIS, commander says US forces in Iraq are facing more attacks from Shiite militias than ISIS, commander says

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jan 22, 2020

Around the World

About a dozen more US troops medevaced from Iraq over possible concussions following Iran’s missile attack About a dozen more US troops medevaced from Iraq over possible concussions following Iran’s missile attack

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jan 22, 2020

Around the World

3 sailors from the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower charged in connection with holiday party fight 3 sailors from the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower charged in connection with holiday party fight

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jan 21, 2020

Around the World

Jon Stewart joins fight to help veterans exposed to toxic chemicals from burn pits Jon Stewart joins fight to help veterans exposed to toxic chemicals from burn pits

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jan 20, 2020

Around the World

Trump blasted Mattis and other top Pentagon leaders as ‘dopes and babies’ in an intense meeting, new book claims Trump blasted Mattis and other top Pentagon leaders as ‘dopes and babies’ in an intense meeting, new book claims

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jan 17, 2020

Around the World

USS Decatur CO fired following command investigation USS Decatur CO fired following command investigation

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jan 17, 2020

Afghanistan

Most Afghan troops and police are ‘a hopeless nightmare and a disaster,’ special inspector general tells Congress Most Afghan troops and police are ‘a hopeless nightmare and a disaster,’ special inspector general tells Congress

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jan 16, 2020

Afghanistan

US government officials are encouraged to lie about progress in Afghanistan, special inspector general says US government officials are encouraged to lie about progress in Afghanistan, special inspector general says

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jan 15, 2020

Around the World

Navy SEAL pleads not guilty to murdering Special Forces Staff Sgt. Logan Melgar in hazing incident Navy SEAL pleads not guilty to murdering Special Forces Staff Sgt. Logan Melgar in hazing incident

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jan 15, 2020

Army

Investigation finds former top enlisted leader improperly endorsed products and used staff as personal shoppers Investigation finds former top enlisted leader improperly endorsed products and used staff as personal shoppers

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jan 14, 2020

Afghanistan

Two paratroopers killed in Afghanistan ‘represent the very best of our nation and our Army’ Two paratroopers killed in Afghanistan ‘represent the very best of our nation and our Army’

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jan 13, 2020

Around the World

Democratic candidate Elizabeth Warren lays out her vision for the military if she is elected president Democratic candidate Elizabeth Warren lays out her vision for the military if she is elected president

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jan 12, 2020

Air Force

Air Force identifies two airmen who were found dead at Spangdahlem Air Base Air Force identifies two airmen who were found dead at Spangdahlem Air Base

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jan 12, 2020

Around the World

Esper cannot provide any evidence that Qasem Soleimani planned to attack four US embassies Esper cannot provide any evidence that Qasem Soleimani planned to attack four US embassies

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jan 12, 2020

Analysis

The missiles have stopped flying but Iran isn’t done yet The missiles have stopped flying but Iran isn’t done yet

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jan 11, 2020

Army

Former Green Beret pardoned for murder loses first round in fight to get his Special Forces tab back Former Green Beret pardoned for murder loses first round in fight to get his Special Forces tab back

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jan 10, 2020

Around the World

Milley: Iranian missiles were meant to kill US troops in Iraq Milley: Iranian missiles were meant to kill US troops in Iraq

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jan 9, 2020

Afghanistan

Breathe easy: America’s top commander in Afghanistan still holsters his .45 caliber pistol Breathe easy: America’s top commander in Afghanistan still holsters his .45 caliber pistol

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jan 9, 2020

Around the World

Esper confident Trump won’t ‘give us an illegal order’ to attack Iranian cultural sites Esper confident Trump won’t ‘give us an illegal order’ to attack Iranian cultural sites

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jan 8, 2020

Around the World

Milley: We’ll provide evidence of an imminent Iranian attack one day, somehow Milley: We’ll provide evidence of an imminent Iranian attack one day, somehow

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jan 7, 2020

Around the World

‘We respect your sovereign decision to order our departure’ — Top general in Iraq outlines plan to leave the country ‘We respect your sovereign decision to order our departure’ — Top general in Iraq outlines plan to leave the country

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jan 7, 2020

Around the World

No, the 2nd Marine Division is not calling up Individual Ready Reserve Marines amid rising tensions in the Middle East No, the 2nd Marine Division is not calling up Individual Ready Reserve Marines amid rising tensions in the Middle East

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jan 6, 2020

Analysis

A looming conflict with Iran shows Congress needs to care about declaring war again A looming conflict with Iran shows Congress needs to care about declaring war again

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jan 4, 2020

Around the World

Pentagon won’t say what the ‘imminent’ attack was that justified killing Qasem Soleimani Pentagon won’t say what the ‘imminent’ attack was that justified killing Qasem Soleimani

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jan 4, 2020

Around the World

Top Iranian commander Qasem Soleimani killed in US airstrike near Baghdad Top Iranian commander Qasem Soleimani killed in US airstrike near Baghdad

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jan 3, 2020

Around the World

More US troops prepare to deploy to Iraq as top general warns anyone who attacks embassy will ‘run into a buzz saw’ More US troops prepare to deploy to Iraq as top general warns anyone who attacks embassy will ‘run into a buzz saw’

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jan 2, 2020

Army

US deploys about 750 paratroopers to the Middle East following attack on embassy in Baghdad US deploys about 750 paratroopers to the Middle East following attack on embassy in Baghdad

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jan 1, 2020

Around the World

About 100 Marines to reinforce security at US embassy in Baghdad after Iranian-backed attack About 100 Marines to reinforce security at US embassy in Baghdad after Iranian-backed attack

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Dec 31, 2019

Analysis

No, the Hanukkah stabbing suspect was never a Marine. He didn’t even make it through boot camp. No, the Hanukkah stabbing suspect was never a Marine. He didn’t even make it through boot camp.

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Dec 31, 2019

Army

Army colonel files federal lawsuit accusing vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of sexual assault Army colonel files federal lawsuit accusing vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of sexual assault

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Dec 31, 2019

News

Taliban denies agreeing to nationwide ceasefire in Afghanistan Taliban denies agreeing to nationwide ceasefire in Afghanistan

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Dec 31, 2019

Around the World

By the hammer of Thor! A Nevada National Guard soldier can now rock a Norse beard By the hammer of Thor! A Nevada National Guard soldier can now rock a Norse beard

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Dec 30, 2019

Afghanistan

Top US general says troops who died in Afghanistan did not give their lives for nothing Top US general says troops who died in Afghanistan did not give their lives for nothing

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Dec 20, 2019

Around the World

The Pentagon has declared war on…checks notes… Tik Tok The Pentagon has declared war on…checks notes… Tik Tok

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Dec 20, 2019

Analysis

30% of the Pentagon’s top leadership positions will be vacant in 2020 30% of the Pentagon’s top leadership positions will be vacant in 2020

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Dec 20, 2019

Analysis

The US and Russia’s top generals are totally excited to meet each other The US and Russia’s top generals are totally excited to meet each other

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Dec 19, 2019

Army

Army unit remembers the Battle of the Bulge with a photo of a Nazi whose troops killed American prisoners Army unit remembers the Battle of the Bulge with a photo of a Nazi whose troops killed American prisoners

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Dec 17, 2019

Around the World

Two Marine Raiders and a Navy corpsman charged in death of American contractor Two Marine Raiders and a Navy corpsman charged in death of American contractor

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Dec 17, 2019

More from Jeff Schogol (Page 26)

The Pentagon wants to slash funding to Stars and Stripes The Pentagon wants to slash funding to Stars and Stripes

The Pentagon is asking for a $705 billion budget. Here is what it wants to spend that money on The Pentagon is asking for a $705 billion budget. Here is what it wants to spend that money on

Here’s why budget day at the Pentagon is better than sex Here’s why budget day at the Pentagon is better than sex

Airman receives remedial training after RAF Mildenhall’s Twitter account ‘likes’ pro-Trump political tweets Airman receives remedial training after RAF Mildenhall’s Twitter account ‘likes’ pro-Trump political tweets

SecDef Esper to troops: Please don’t endorse political campaigns SecDef Esper to troops: Please don’t endorse political campaigns

An American citizen has been kidnapped in Afghanistan An American citizen has been kidnapped in Afghanistan

Top general confirms that, sadly, people serving in the Space Force won’t be called ‘space cadets’ Top general confirms that, sadly, people serving in the Space Force won’t be called ‘space cadets’

6 US military bases designated to house Americans quarantined for the Wuhan coronavirus 6 US military bases designated to house Americans quarantined for the Wuhan coronavirus

Nominee for top Pentagon job withdraws over op-ed claiming multiculturalism breeds ‘homegrown terrorism’ Nominee for top Pentagon job withdraws over op-ed claiming multiculturalism breeds ‘homegrown terrorism’

Trump reiterates that he wants to end the Afghanistan war and ‘bring our troops back home’ Trump reiterates that he wants to end the Afghanistan war and ‘bring our troops back home’

Air Force colonel sentenced to five years in prison after pleading guilty on child porn charges Air Force colonel sentenced to five years in prison after pleading guilty on child porn charges

The Air Force recorded a 33% increase in suicide deaths last year The Air Force recorded a 33% increase in suicide deaths last year

1,000 US citizens to be quarantined at four stateside military bases due to the Wuhan coronavirus 1,000 US citizens to be quarantined at four stateside military bases due to the Wuhan coronavirus

Death of 82nd Airborne Division paratrooper at Fort Bragg under investigation Death of 82nd Airborne Division paratrooper at Fort Bragg under investigation

The US military can officially sow the Earth with land mines again The US military can officially sow the Earth with land mines again

64 US troops now being treated for Traumatic Brain Injury as toll of Iranian attack continues to increase 64 US troops now being treated for Traumatic Brain Injury as toll of Iranian attack continues to increase

AFRICOM commander reviewing security at all bases following deadly attack in Kenya AFRICOM commander reviewing security at all bases following deadly attack in Kenya

A Navy SEAL was promoted to chief petty officer two months after he allegedly killed a Green Beret A Navy SEAL was promoted to chief petty officer two months after he allegedly killed a Green Beret

50 US troops now diagnosed with traumatic brain injury from Iranian missile attack 50 US troops now diagnosed with traumatic brain injury from Iranian missile attack

Special Operations Command review finds deployment and leadership issues but no ‘systemic ethics problem’ Special Operations Command review finds deployment and leadership issues but no ‘systemic ethics problem’

Air Force E-11A communications aircraft crashes in Afghanistan Air Force E-11A communications aircraft crashes in Afghanistan

One injury confirmed after rocket attack on the US embassy in Baghdad One injury confirmed after rocket attack on the US embassy in Baghdad

An Afghanistan peace deal is shimmering above the horizon — just like a desert mirage An Afghanistan peace deal is shimmering above the horizon — just like a desert mirage

34 US troops have been treated for Traumatic Brain Injury as a result of Iran’s Jan. 8 missile attack 34 US troops have been treated for Traumatic Brain Injury as a result of Iran’s Jan. 8 missile attack

The Pentagon may be worse at managing money than an E-3 just back from deployment The Pentagon may be worse at managing money than an E-3 just back from deployment

Air Force veteran turned police officer killed in the line of duty in Hawaii Air Force veteran turned police officer killed in the line of duty in Hawaii

US forces in Iraq are facing more attacks from Shiite militias than ISIS, commander says US forces in Iraq are facing more attacks from Shiite militias than ISIS, commander says

About a dozen more US troops medevaced from Iraq over possible concussions following Iran’s missile attack About a dozen more US troops medevaced from Iraq over possible concussions following Iran’s missile attack

3 sailors from the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower charged in connection with holiday party fight 3 sailors from the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower charged in connection with holiday party fight

Jon Stewart joins fight to help veterans exposed to toxic chemicals from burn pits Jon Stewart joins fight to help veterans exposed to toxic chemicals from burn pits

Trump blasted Mattis and other top Pentagon leaders as ‘dopes and babies’ in an intense meeting, new book claims Trump blasted Mattis and other top Pentagon leaders as ‘dopes and babies’ in an intense meeting, new book claims

USS Decatur CO fired following command investigation USS Decatur CO fired following command investigation

Most Afghan troops and police are ‘a hopeless nightmare and a disaster,’ special inspector general tells Congress Most Afghan troops and police are ‘a hopeless nightmare and a disaster,’ special inspector general tells Congress

US government officials are encouraged to lie about progress in Afghanistan, special inspector general says US government officials are encouraged to lie about progress in Afghanistan, special inspector general says

Navy SEAL pleads not guilty to murdering Special Forces Staff Sgt. Logan Melgar in hazing incident Navy SEAL pleads not guilty to murdering Special Forces Staff Sgt. Logan Melgar in hazing incident

Investigation finds former top enlisted leader improperly endorsed products and used staff as personal shoppers Investigation finds former top enlisted leader improperly endorsed products and used staff as personal shoppers

Two paratroopers killed in Afghanistan ‘represent the very best of our nation and our Army’ Two paratroopers killed in Afghanistan ‘represent the very best of our nation and our Army’

Democratic candidate Elizabeth Warren lays out her vision for the military if she is elected president Democratic candidate Elizabeth Warren lays out her vision for the military if she is elected president

Air Force identifies two airmen who were found dead at Spangdahlem Air Base Air Force identifies two airmen who were found dead at Spangdahlem Air Base

Esper cannot provide any evidence that Qasem Soleimani planned to attack four US embassies Esper cannot provide any evidence that Qasem Soleimani planned to attack four US embassies

The missiles have stopped flying but Iran isn’t done yet The missiles have stopped flying but Iran isn’t done yet

Former Green Beret pardoned for murder loses first round in fight to get his Special Forces tab back Former Green Beret pardoned for murder loses first round in fight to get his Special Forces tab back

Milley: Iranian missiles were meant to kill US troops in Iraq Milley: Iranian missiles were meant to kill US troops in Iraq

Breathe easy: America’s top commander in Afghanistan still holsters his .45 caliber pistol Breathe easy: America’s top commander in Afghanistan still holsters his .45 caliber pistol

Esper confident Trump won’t ‘give us an illegal order’ to attack Iranian cultural sites Esper confident Trump won’t ‘give us an illegal order’ to attack Iranian cultural sites

Milley: We’ll provide evidence of an imminent Iranian attack one day, somehow Milley: We’ll provide evidence of an imminent Iranian attack one day, somehow

‘We respect your sovereign decision to order our departure’ — Top general in Iraq outlines plan to leave the country ‘We respect your sovereign decision to order our departure’ — Top general in Iraq outlines plan to leave the country

No, the 2nd Marine Division is not calling up Individual Ready Reserve Marines amid rising tensions in the Middle East No, the 2nd Marine Division is not calling up Individual Ready Reserve Marines amid rising tensions in the Middle East

A looming conflict with Iran shows Congress needs to care about declaring war again A looming conflict with Iran shows Congress needs to care about declaring war again

Pentagon won’t say what the ‘imminent’ attack was that justified killing Qasem Soleimani Pentagon won’t say what the ‘imminent’ attack was that justified killing Qasem Soleimani

Top Iranian commander Qasem Soleimani killed in US airstrike near Baghdad Top Iranian commander Qasem Soleimani killed in US airstrike near Baghdad

More US troops prepare to deploy to Iraq as top general warns anyone who attacks embassy will ‘run into a buzz saw’ More US troops prepare to deploy to Iraq as top general warns anyone who attacks embassy will ‘run into a buzz saw’

US deploys about 750 paratroopers to the Middle East following attack on embassy in Baghdad US deploys about 750 paratroopers to the Middle East following attack on embassy in Baghdad

About 100 Marines to reinforce security at US embassy in Baghdad after Iranian-backed attack About 100 Marines to reinforce security at US embassy in Baghdad after Iranian-backed attack

No, the Hanukkah stabbing suspect was never a Marine. He didn’t even make it through boot camp. No, the Hanukkah stabbing suspect was never a Marine. He didn’t even make it through boot camp.

Army colonel files federal lawsuit accusing vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of sexual assault Army colonel files federal lawsuit accusing vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of sexual assault

Taliban denies agreeing to nationwide ceasefire in Afghanistan Taliban denies agreeing to nationwide ceasefire in Afghanistan

By the hammer of Thor! A Nevada National Guard soldier can now rock a Norse beard By the hammer of Thor! A Nevada National Guard soldier can now rock a Norse beard

Top US general says troops who died in Afghanistan did not give their lives for nothing Top US general says troops who died in Afghanistan did not give their lives for nothing

The Pentagon has declared war on…*checks notes*… Tik Tok The Pentagon has declared war on…*checks notes*… Tik Tok

30% of the Pentagon’s top leadership positions will be vacant in 2020 30% of the Pentagon’s top leadership positions will be vacant in 2020

The US and Russia’s top generals are totally excited to meet each other The US and Russia’s top generals are totally excited to meet each other

Army unit remembers the Battle of the Bulge with a photo of a Nazi whose troops killed American prisoners Army unit remembers the Battle of the Bulge with a photo of a Nazi whose troops killed American prisoners

Two Marine Raiders and a Navy corpsman charged in death of American contractor Two Marine Raiders and a Navy corpsman charged in death of American contractor

The Pentagon has declared war on…checks notes… Tik Tok The Pentagon has declared war on…checks notes… Tik Tok