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Nearly two years later, Afghan allies still left hoping for help
Advocates worry that Congress may never pass reforms needed to help Afghan allies safely escape the Taliban and resettle in America.
Defense spending increase, Afghanistan withdrawal dominate debate over defense policy measure
House Armed Services Committee advances 2022 National Defense Authorization Act.
Lawmakers beg White House for better security plans for Afghan evacuees
Many fear the already chaotic situation could get worse if U.S officials don't improve communication and screening processes.
Americans, foreign allies trapped in Afghanistan frantic for evacuation information
Information on State Department plans has been difficult to navigate for some individuals trapped by the Taliban advance in Afghanistan.
As Marine gears up for Olympic match, the Corps is disbanding its standing wrestling team
Staff Sgt. John Stefanowicz Jr. will be the last man standing for the current All-Marine Wrestling team.
By Andrea Scott
US House votes to ease entry process for Afghan interpreters
The U.S. House easily passed legislation Tuesday that would make it easier for Afghans who worked for the American military to relocate to the U.S.
Using a writ of mandamus to collaterally attack a court-martial conviction
A writ of mandamus is an option a service member may take to collaterally attack a court-martial conviction, says the author of this commentary.
By Jason Moy
Biden’s pick for VA secretary may be a post-9/11 veteran
Former congressman Patrick Murphy and current Sen. Tammy Duckworth are among the names under consideration for the job.
Why toxic senior leaders survive — and sometimes thrive — in the military
The armed forces have lost far more talent as a result of poor and toxic leadership than any supposed benefit the toxic people have brought to their organizations, writes recently retired Col. Jason Lamb.
By Retired Col. Jason Lamb
Survivors of Ohio-based Marine Reserve unit hit hard in Iraq War mark grim anniversary
The Columbus, Ohio-based Reserve unit was among the hardest-hit of the war in Iraq, losing 23 men after 180 deployed in early 2005.
The Pentagon wants a $10B defense industry cash injection. Is Congress listening?
Pentagon leaders need “around $10 billion” in the next pandemic aid package to cover defense contractors’ coronavirus-related costs. But it’s unclear how the hefty funding handout will square with Republican skepticism of new deficit spending.
By Joe Gould