Geoff Ziezulewicz
Senior Reporter
Geoff is the managing editor of Military Times, but he still loves writing stories. He covered Iraq and Afghanistan extensively and was a reporter at the Chicago Tribune. He welcomes any and all kinds of tips at geoffz@militarytimes.com.
All Stories By Geoff
Army special forces join search for missing Navy pilots after crash
The search continued late Thursday for the aviators whose jet crashed in remote terrain Tuesday, the Navy said.
Army prep course jeopardized health of recruits, IG says
Trainees with body fat compositions that exceeded the allowed amount were admitted to the Army’s Future Soldier Preparatory Course.
Navy secretary nominee blasts ‘systemic failures’ plaguing the fleet
John Phelan acknowledged his lack of military experience but insisted his business background makes him the right pick to lead the Navy and Marine Corps.
Pentagon orders new social media purge to remove diversity mentions
If the services can't remove DEI content from their platforms by March 5, they must temporarily remove all content published in the Biden administration.
Disabled vets continue to struggle finding post-military employment
The latest survey by Wounded Warrior Project shows a higher unemployment rate for disabled veterans than their civilian peers.
Transgender troops will be separated from military, Pentagon says
A new Pentagon memo directs the military to identify service members diagnosed with gender dysphoria within 30 days and begin separation actions.
Gene Hackman, Oscar-winning actor and Marine veteran, dies at 95
Actor Gene Hackman, 95, and his wife, classical pianist Betsy Arakawa, 64, were found dead with their dog in their New Mexico home.
NATO trials naval drones in Baltic Sea demo
The alliance wants to ensure that it can monitor ship traffic near sea floor cables and other maritime infrastructure.
VA claims $2B in savings from contract cuts — then reverses course
Critics worry the contract cuts could hurt department medical operations and support services for veterans.
Military spouses still face confusion in federal return-to-office rule
Democratic lawmakers are demanding immediate action to make clear that federally employed military spouses are exempt from the rule.
