In Fort Sill, Oklahoma, Ukrainian solders are training on an advanced air defense platform called the Patriot missile system.
| Scripps News Staff
In a tough economy, the Defense Department is taking steps to help relieve the burden on military families.
The declaration includes the suspension of the rights of “personal security and freedom,” including the rights of assembly and freedom of movement.
| AP
The bill provides nearly $858 billion for national defense in addition to taking away a COVID vaccine mandate for U.S. military members.
| AP and Scripps News Staff
As of early this month, about 99% of the active-duty troops in the Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps had been vaccinated, and 98% of the Army.
| AP and Scripps News Staff
The United Nations has warned sexual violence in Ukraine, especially against women and girls, remains prevalent and underreported.
| AP
Armies have gradually improved techniques to defend against both ballistic rockets and powered missiles.
| Eli Kintisch
Several videos on social media showed a fighter plane appearing to fly into a bomber, causing them to quickly crash to the ground and catch fire.
| AP and Scripps News Staff
Mercenaries and private security have been in the spotlight after a viral video showed Russian prisoners being recruited to join war efforts.
| Scripps News Staff
Last year, the U.S. promised to evacuate all military interpreters, but the country's chaotic exit left most of them behind.
The military routinely used open burn pits set ablaze with jet fuel to dispose of tires, batteries and medical waste.
| AP
The unit was credited with solving a growing mail crisis and served as a role model to generations of Black women who joined the military.
| AP
The troops are prepared for potential deployment to Europe as Russian President Vladimir Putin has yet to de-escalate military pressure on Ukraine.
| Jason Bellini and AP
Russia's advanced hardware is adding to a military imbalance between Russia and Ukraine that was already severely lopsided in Russia's favor.
The Ethiopian government has been fighting the Tigray rebels since last November when the TPLF attacked government bases.
| Scripps News Staff
U.S. intelligence officials said Russia is planning to deploy 175,000 troops near Ukraine in preparation for a possible invasion.
The battle for for compensation for military sexual assault survivors has made its way to the steps of the U.S. Capitol.
| Terace Garnier
Widespread electoral fraud allegations were the main reason cited by the military for its Feb. 1 seizure of power that toppled Suu Kyi's government.
| AP
Milley reportedly made two calls to a Chinese official to assure him that the U.S. was not going to go to war with or attack China.
| AP
Plans include establishing special-victim prosecutors, bringing on sexual assault prevention workers and hiring response coordinators and advocates.
| Simon Kaufman and AP
North Korea fired two weapons off its east coast. Then, South Korea says it fired the nation's first submarine-launched ballistic missile.
| AP and Katherine Biek
NATO partners and other countries say they will have to shut down their own evacuations if the U.S. withdraws.
| AP
For the first time, the VA plans to cover sex reassignment surgeries for members and veterans.
| Scripps
Weeklong riots were sparked by the imprisonment of former President Jacob Zuma for refusing to comply with an investigation into alleged corruption.
| AP
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Mark Milley denied accusations that the military's approach creates division.
A House panel hearing took place to examine unanswered questions about insurrection.
| Robin Dich
President Biden wants troops out by Sept. 11.
| Austin Kim
Some details of the departure may remain under wraps, since the Pentagon is worried the Taliban may target remaining personnel.
| Kamil Zawadzki
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is expected to seek input from military leaders on the decision.
He told a House panel USCP needs to improve its operational planning, intelligence gathering and training.
| Lauren Stephenson
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin didn't confirm an exit date for U.S. troops, but did say an announcement would come from President Biden.
| Antoinette Miller
Air Force Gen. Jacqueline Van Ovost and Army Lt. Gen. Laura Richardson will take on new assignments to four-star commands.
| Scripps News Staff
Austin said the review will assess whether each board provides value and make sure its focus aligns with "our most pressing strategic priorities."
| Scripps News Staff
"We are actively considering support for the vaccine effort and are prepared to certainly do so," a Pentagon spokesperson said.
| Robin Dich
