U.S. Army

A childhood filled with movies on the glory of war confronts reality in an Afghanistan firefight

Mandatory separations are expected to begin this month.

“You know how many [Camaros] and Mustangs are gonna be bought in Columbus, GA?”

The review of recruiting policies was announced this week by the Inspector General's office

“Sergeant First Class Nicoson, and his family, continue to be humbled and thankful to those that have supported him and stood by his side."

“My kids did not volunteer to be poisoned.”

"This is unreal," we said to each other, over and over.

The largest military hospital in the Pacific Rim may be at the center of an intercontinental theft

“I’ve gotta learn to love myself.”

We need to do more to protect these young, idealistic Americans from despair, or their deaths will be our shame. 

He faces 70 years behind bars and will be dishonorably discharged.

“We were already in the process of putting people in hotels and taking them bottled water, and the Navy was still saying there was nothing wrong with the water.”

“We have really good pre-clinical animal studies and we think the phase 1 trial data is going to be promising."

“Don’t wait to reach out and let people know what they mean to you.”

"I'd give it back right now if I could get my soldiers back.” 

“Pound for pound, I’d put him up against anybody."

“Today we honor three outstanding soldiers whose actions embody the highest ideals of selfless service."

“As a reward for re-enlisting you get to sit in the very back of one of the darkest and bleakest helicopters you can ride in."

"[I]n the absence of new facts, this does not seem to be an accurate report.” 

The Army said they "stand by all testimony and facts provided to date."

“We are relieved to hear today Spc. Michaela Nelson had been found."

“We love you, we want to help you in any way we can."

They stole "an arthritic, 14-year-old retiree" instead of the Navy's current mascot.

“I’m always trying to give back to this unit that has given me my marriage.”

The governor’s misguided political ploy weakens national security at a time when we can least afford it.