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A look at where the Navy’s 11 aircraft carriers are now
Here's where the service's carriers stand, whether preparing to deploy, currently deployed or undergoing maintenance and repairs.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
US marks 20 years since 9/11, in shadow of Afghan war’s end
A nation remembers on the 20th anniversary of 9/11.
By Bobby Caina Calvan
How this mother, daughter got to serve aboard the Ford together
"This could be her last underway and it’s my first. For us to be able to spend it together, it’s awesome."
By Diana Stancy
Bush criticizes Afghanistan withdrawal, fears for women
Former President George W. Bush says the withdrawal from Afghanistan is a mistake.
Commentary: Institutions of higher learning must double down support for student veterans
It’s clear that the pandemic has taken a huge toll on student veterans.
By Amy Bernard and Wendy A. Lang
Former Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld dies at 88
Rumsfeld is the only person to serve twice as Pentagon chief. The first time, in 1975-77, he was the youngest ever. The next time, in 2001-06, he was the oldest.
By Robert Burns, The Associated Press
Schumer, White House back repeal of Iraq War authorization
The White House said it supports the legislation and stressed that no ongoing military activities are reliant upon the 2002 authorization.
What the 18th anniversary of the Iraq War teaches us about the costs of war
The authors of this commentary look at the toll of the Iraq War on its 18-year anniversary.
By Dr. Neta C. Crawford and Dr. Catherine Lutz
Book excerpt: ‘Staying Alive: Surviving Abuse, Fighting a War, and Beating Cancer – My First Twenty-Five Years’
In "Staying Alive," James Curry takes an unflinching look at his life impacted by domestic violence, savage combat, death, homelessness, isolation, betrayal, homophobia and illness, and how these life-altering experiences led him to happiness, success, and ultimately, love.
By James Curry
Dodging and deferring: Trump wasn’t the only POTUS to avoid the draft
During their visit to Arlington Cemetery on Inauguration Day, the author of this commentary said he wished Biden and the former presidents who were granted draft deferments during Vietnam thought about those who went in their place.
By Lawrence J. Korb