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Mattis says vets at Jan. 6 Capitol riot ‘don’t define the military’
“There’s always someone that disappoints you. I’m reminded that Jesus of Nazareth had 1 out of 12 disappoint him.”
Military wary that shakeup could upend its apolitical nature
“We are unique among militaries,” said Gen. Mark Milley, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
Irregular warfare strategies must move beyond special forces, Pentagon says
Expect counterterrorism funds to draw down and move toward education and training, according to a top official.
By Aaron Mehta
Seeking the Military Suicide Solution Podcast, Episode 34: Joe Bartozzi from the National Shooting Sports Foundation
Joseph Bartozzi is president of the National Shooting Sports Foundation, the trade association for the firearm and ammunition industry.
Philippines deports US Marine pardoned in 2014 transgender killing
A U.S. Marine convicted of killing a Filipino transgender woman was deported Sunday after a presidential pardon cut short his detention in a case that renewed outrage over a pact governing American military presence in the Philippines.
Philippines blocks release of US Marine convicted in killing of transgender Filipino woman
The court order has rekindled perceptions that American military personnel who run afoul of Philippine laws can get special treatment under the allies’ Visiting Forces Agreement.
Governors ask Trump to extend Guard coronavirus support missions set to end this month
Current deployment orders last only until Aug. 21, but state leaders say more support is still needed.
New assignments for Navy flag officers announced
Eleven Navy flag officers have been given new assignments.
By Navy Times staff
An apolitical military is essential to maintaining balance among American institutions
Together, our U.S. military and civilian leaders must work to keep our military apolitical—as our founding fathers intended.
By Retired Army Gen. Joseph Votel
Some governors balk at Trump request to send troops to DC
Some governors are rejecting President Donald Trump’s request to send National Guard troops to Washington, D.C., for a massive militarized show of force in the nation’s capital after several days of unrest over the death of George Floyd.
Navy’s top officer to quarantine after exposure to coronavirus
"The CNO Admiral Gilday had contact with a COVID positive family member and, although testing negative, will be quarantining this week."
By Diana Stancy