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The Pentagon's plan for an accountability review of the August 2021 withdrawal from Afghanistan, raises a question with few clear answers: Will we ever have accountability for the war itself?

Is it possible to have ‘accountability’ for the War in Afghanistan? Is it possible to have ‘accountability’ for the War in Afghanistan?

By Jeff Schogol, James Clark

Posted Yesterday

A crew chief assigned to the 139th Maintenance Group, Missouri Air National Guard, marshals a C-130 Hercules aircraft for takeoff at Rosecrans Air National Guard Base in St. Joseph, Missouri, May 13, 2025. The 139th Operations Group conducted a training exercise simulating a cyberattack that denied access to the internet, GPS and phones, challenging aircrews to complete their missions without digital communication tools. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Michael Crane)

This National Guard unit went completely analog to simulate a cyber attack This National Guard unit went completely analog to simulate a cyber attack

By Patty Nieberg

Posted Yesterday

Video shows men wearing military uniforms with Ranger tabs and blank adaptors firing their weapons at Crab Island, Florida, on May 16, 2025.

18 Army Rangers suspended for allegedly firing blanks at Florida beach 18 Army Rangers suspended for allegedly firing blanks at Florida beach

By Jeff Schogol

Posted Yesterday

U.S. Soldiers assigned to the 4th Battalion, 118th Infantry Regiment, 218th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade, South Carolina Army National Guard, conduct an Integrated Training Weapons Strategy (ITWS) qualification table for the newly fielded Next Generation Squad Weapon Rifle (NGSW-R) XM7 and Next Generation Squad Weapon Automatic Rifle (NGSW-AR) XM250, during a week-long training event held at Fort Stewart, Georgia, June 20, 2024. During the first four days, the Soldiers learned about the XM7 and XM250 technical and tactical capabilities, then continued the training by firing and zeroing both weapons. The South Carolina Army National Guard is the third Army National Guard command to receive the new weapons, Following the North Carolina National Guard and the West Virginia National Guard. The 4-118th is part of the 30th Armored Brigade Combat Team, the “Old Hickory,” a modular heavy-brigade with headquarters in North Carolina. The “Old Hickory” is the second major command in the U.S. Army to be issued the new weapons. The XM7 and the XM250 will replace the currently issued M4 Carbine and the M249 Squad Automatic Weapon, respectively. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Spc. Turner Horton)

Army’s next generation rifle designated M7 amid criticism over performance Army’s next generation rifle designated M7 amid criticism over performance

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on May 22, 2025

U.S Airmen assigned to the 81st Security Forces Squadron along with members of the U.S. Navy stand in formation during the Police Week Retreat Ceremony on May 15, 2025 at Keesler Air Force Base. The retreat ceremony was one of several events held by the 81st Security Forces Squadron commemorating National Police Week. National Police Week was established in 1962 as a collaborative effort to honor America’s law enforcement community and pay special recognition to those law enforcement officers who lost their lives in the line of duty for the safety and protection of others. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jon Carter)

Bipartisan bill would nix federal taxes on military bonuses Bipartisan bill would nix federal taxes on military bonuses

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on May 22, 2025

U.S. Army Sgt. Jeremy Jackson, assigned to 2nd Squadron, 13th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Armor Division, recites the oath of enlistment in front of the Secretary of the Army Daniel Driscoll during a re-enlistment ceremony at Drawsko Pomorskie Combat Training Center, Poland, April 10, 2025. Driscoll administered the oath during his visit to Poland. Leaders in the area of operations gave him insight into operational planning, mission command, and oversight of the rotational forces in Europe so he could better support NATO allies and help improve interoperability (U.S. Army photo by 1st Sgt. Jacob Connor)

Fewer reenlistment options for soldiers amid high Army retention Fewer reenlistment options for soldiers amid high Army retention

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on May 21, 2025

ICE agents at Camp Pendleton

Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents will screen visitors at 3 Marine Corps bases Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents will screen visitors at 3 Marine Corps bases

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on May 21, 2025

U.S. Air Force Airmen walk away from an explosive detonation during EPIC CRAB 25 Exercise at Northwest Field, Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, May 1, 2025. Explosive Ordnance Disposal locates, identifies and disposes of dangerous hazardous materials, improvised explosives devices and nuclear materials etc. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Adasha Williams)

Air Force holds epic exercise to blow stuff up, calls it ‘EPIC CRAB’ Air Force holds epic exercise to blow stuff up, calls it ‘EPIC CRAB’

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on May 21, 2025

U.S. Army Spc. Anton Lane, a combat medic with specialized drone training, assigned to 5-7 Cavalry, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division inspects a Skydio X10E4TT drone prior to flight during exercise Combined Resolve 25-2 at Hohenfels, Germany on May 17, 2025. TiC is grounded in one principle: increasing the lethality of our formations by creating more agile and mobile units capable of responding to complex combat scenarios (US Army photo by U.S. Army Sgt. Fist Class Richard Hoppe, Released).

The Army wants more drones, electronic warfare tech. This unit is the guinea pig. The Army wants more drones, electronic warfare tech. This unit is the guinea pig.

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on May 21, 2025

Hegseth announces accountability review of Afghanistan withdrawal Hegseth announces accountability review of Afghanistan withdrawal

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on May 20, 2025

Coast Guard rescue swimmers saved a worker stuck in hardening concrete after roof collapse

Coast Guard rescue swimmers saved a worker stuck in hardening concrete after roof collapse Coast Guard rescue swimmers saved a worker stuck in hardening concrete after roof collapse

Posted on May 20, 2025

Army Rangers Sea Battle

Army investigating whether Rangers fired weapons at public beach before ‘pirate sea battle’ Army investigating whether Rangers fired weapons at public beach before ‘pirate sea battle’

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on May 19, 2025

19 Purple hearts lay on velvet ready to be awarded to Soldiers of the 39th Brigade Combat Team for wounds received while fighting in Iraq. The Purple Heart is the oldest and most expensive medal in the militarys arsenal of awards. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Rebekah-mae Bruns, 39th Brigade Combat Team Public Affairs)

10 New York soldiers receive Purple Heart for injuries in Tower 22 attack 10 New York soldiers receive Purple Heart for injuries in Tower 22 attack

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on May 19, 2025

The Army takes steps so its 250th birthday parade won’t destroy DC streets The Army takes steps so its 250th birthday parade won’t destroy DC streets

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on May 17, 2025

A tiltrotor aircraft flies across the plains.

101st Airborne tapped as first unit to get new Black Hawk replacement 101st Airborne tapped as first unit to get new Black Hawk replacement

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on May 17, 2025

Air Force HALO jump

Air Force surprises troops with sudden deadline for reenlistment bonuses Air Force surprises troops with sudden deadline for reenlistment bonuses

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on May 16, 2025