2002 Authorization for Use of Military Force Archives

By Maj. Jason Baker, USAF May 2, 2018

The Long March

How Can the US Military Do Its Best If It Isn’t Given a Clear Mission?

The current Authorization for Use of Military Force pre-dates my commission by 5 years, and is still the same one...

By Paul Szoldra Apr 17, 2018

Code Red News

A number of brave U.S. senators are attempting to pare back America's forever war by passing a new Authorization for...

By Danny Leffler Feb 27, 2018

Analysis

‘Forever war’ is now officially part of U.S. foreign policy. A pair of letters recently sent by the Departments of...

By Claudia Grisales, Stars and Stripes Dec 15, 2017

Community

WASHINGTON — As global threats to the United States escalate, Congress will need a new war authorization to remain relevant...

By Jared Keller Oct 31, 2017

Analysis

Last March, in his first public testimony after being confirmed as secretary of defense, retired Marine general James Mattis delivered...

By Lisa Mascaro, Tribune Washington Bureau Sep 14, 2017

News

In a narrow vote Wednesday that showed lawmakers’ lingering unease, the Senate declined to repeal the authorization Congress gave for...