Amy McGrath Files to Challenge McConnell in Senate Race

BRUCE SCHREINER / The Associated Press Dec 27, 2019 The retired Marine pilot joins a crowded field of candidates from both parties to vie for the Senate Majority Leader's seat. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Military Suicides Jump to Record High

LOLITA C. BALDOR / The Associated Press Sep 26, 2019 Defense leaders express dismay and a resolve to do more to increase resilience in the force. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Was Ending the Draft a Grave Mistake? No.

Rory Fanning and Joe Allen / Truthdig Apr 16, 2019 With all due respect, there is a better way to imperil the U.S. military’s imperial project than to reinstate the draft. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

More Than 70 Years Later, a Marine Comes Home

ASHRAF KHALIL / The Associated Press Oct 10, 2018 The remains of a former journalist who enlisted during World War II and disappeared during an amphibious assault on the Pacific island of Saipan are making their way to the U.S. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Police: Border Agent Targeted Homicide Victims for Vulnerability

SUSAN MONTOYA BRYAN and MATT SEDENSKY / The Associated Press Sep 17, 2018 A U.S. Border Patrol supervisor charged in the killings of four women knew the victims, authorities say. Some fear more deaths at the hands of the agent remained undiscovered. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Marines Move to Tackle Racial Extremists in the Corps

By Rahima Nasa / ProPublica Aug 31, 2018 An updated order emphasizes that participating in white supremacist groups is prohibited and calls on service members to report those who violate the policy. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Marines Open Investigation Into Active-Duty White Supremacist

A.C. Thompson and Ali Winston / ProPublica May 7, 2018 The U.S. Marine Corps says it has opened a criminal investigation into the activities of Lance Cpl. Vasillios Pistolis, 19, identified as a violent white supremacist in a recent report by ProPublica and Frontline. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

U.S. Brass Dismisses Constitution, Law in Missile Strike on Syria

Ray McGovern / Consortiumnews Apr 16, 2018 The latest military action has chilling similarities to the war of aggression launched against Iraq in 2003 under false pretenses. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

Marine General Overseeing Sexual Assault Allegations Reportedly Calls Them ‘Fake News’

Emily Wells / Truthdig Apr 11, 2018 Brig. Gen. Kurt Stein, who has been suspended, allegedly made the remark at a meeting attended by hundreds. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Could Trump Really Militarize the Border?

Bill Blum / Truthdig Apr 9, 2018 Long-standing federal statutes limit the use of troops to enforce domestic civil law. But don't be surprised if this president tries anyway. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Trump’s ‘Pocahontas’ Jab Stuns Families of Navajo War Vets

By Felicia Fonseca and Laurie Kellman / The Associated Press Nov 28, 2017 The president used an event honoring Native American veterans to take a shot at Democratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren and drew swift criticism. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Marine Drill Instructor Gets 10 Years for Abusing Recruits

Emery P. Dalesio / AP Nov 11, 2017 Gunnery Sgt. Joseph Felix is convicted of choking, punching or otherwise tormenting recruits, especially three Muslims—one of whom ultimately killed himself. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )