Richard Sisk

Richard Sisk has more than 45 years of journalism experience in reporting and editing in the U.S. and abroad for United Press International, the N.Y. Daily News and now for Military.com. He has covered police beats, the courts, transportation and politics in New York City and Washington, D.C., and had numerous assignments in the Mideast, Europe and Latin America. He has covered six presidential campaigns and since 2016 has been Military.com’s Pentagon reporter. Sisk is a Vietnam veteran who served with the 2nd Battalion, Fourth Marines, in 1967-68.

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Veterans meet with small business representatives.

These Are This Year's Best Jobs for Veterans

Many transitioning veterans leave their first job after a year, but these career fields may offer lasting employment.

veterans career fair at Moody Air Force Base

Big Unemployment Rate Drop for Post-9/11 Vets, Lowest in More Than 3 Years

The monthly BLS report on employment showed that the jobless rate for veterans who fought the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan...

An Army flight media cares for a seriously wounded Marine on board a medevac helicopter.

Cost Estimate for Global War on Terrorism Memorial Balloons to $100 Million

The foundation president is still confident that the memorial will have a groundbreaking in 2024.

Veterans and service members speak with business representatives about job opportunities at a job fair.

Jobs Market Still Hot for Veterans Despite Unemployment Rate Increase for Post-9/11 Vets

The jobs market defied predictions with a burst of new hires in July that kept the unemployment rate for all veterans at a...

Russian S-400 Triumf surface-to-air missile systems display near Belgrade, Serbia

Turkey Has Begun Testing its New Russian S-400 Air Defense System, Pentagon Says

The Pentagon again called on Turkey to "get rid of" the S-400 air defense system bought from Russia.

Ghost Robotics Vision 60 prototype Advanced Battle Management System exercise

System Designed to Overhaul How the Air Force Fights Takes Big Step Forward

Dr. Roper, assistant secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics gave no timeline for deliveries.

Hollyanne Milley, spouse of the Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. Mark Milley.

Hollyanne Milley, Wife of Joint Chiefs Chairman, Saves Veteran's Life at Arlington

"I just saw legs laying there," said Milley, a registered nurse. She rushed to help and found the man unresponsive.

George S. Patton stands in front of a Renault FT light tank at Bourg, France in 1918. He was promoted to colonel on Oct. 17 of that year, after being wounded while leading six men and a tank in an attack on German machine guns near the town of Cheppy. (US Army photo)

Legendary General Patton Hated Peace So Much, He Wrote a Poem About It

George S. Patton described the celebration at the end of World War I as the "cruel glee of the weak."

Looking south along the Niche Wall at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia. (Photo by Tim1965/Wikimedia)

Arlington Wall Speaks to Ages Through 'Terms of Endearment'

The wall for cremated veterans' remains at Arlington National Cemetery speak to generations to come.

Korean War Medal of Honor recipient Robert E. Simanek.

Medal of Honor Recipient Robert Simanek Dies at 92

Simanek's death leaves only two surviving MoH recipients from the Korean War.

Lawrence Johnston with the Fat Man plutonium core on Tinian in 1945.

Meet the Only Man to Witness All 3 WWII Atomic Bomb Blasts

As the nation remembers the anniversary of Japan's capitulation on Aug. 15, 1945, Lawrence Johnston's story is unique.

Korean War Veterans Memorial's newly unveiled Wall of Remembrance.

More Than 43,000 Names -- US and Korean -- on New Wall of Remembrance at Korea War Memorial

The wall lists the names of more than 36,600 U.S. troops who lost their lives in the conflict, along with more than 7,100...

Mural at Fort Bliss painted by Baron Rudolf Charles Von Ripper.

Army Moves to Save Legacy of the Baron -- Ernie Pyle's Drinking Buddy, Aristocrat, Artist, Spy, and WWII Legend

The Army is saving a huge mural left behind by acclaimed artist Baron Rudolph Charles Von Ripper before he went off to fight...

Casket of Hershel W. “Woody” Williams lies in honor in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda.

Woody Williams, Last WWII Medal of Honor Recipient, Lies in Honor at Capitol Rotunda

The nation paid tribute to "Woody" Williams' lifetime of service as his flag-draped casket was set upon a catafalque to "lie...

Concept design for the National Desert Storm and Desert Shield War Memorial. (National Desert Storm and Desert Shield Memorial Association)

'Lot of Heartache' Raising Money, But Ground Finally Broken for Desert Storm Memorial

The National Desert Storm War Memorial Association has faced headwinds in raising funds and working through the complicated...

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Disabled veterans and military retirees will likely see record pay increases in 2023 thanks to COLA changes.

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Special Warfare Training Wing trainees perform flutter kicks.

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Space Station Flies Over Hurricane Ian

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Investigations and Features

Trump supporters try to break through a police barrier at the Capitol

What Happened to Members of the Military Accused of Storming the Capitol on January 6?

At least five service members allegedly were part of the deadly pro-Trump mob that assaulted the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6.

Peter Antioho greets his son Mark to the world

Young and Dying: Veterans Are Getting Brain Cancer and Struggling to Get Benefits

A joint investigation by Military.com and Public Health Watch found that glioblastoma, while rare, has struck hundreds of...

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The problem was due to a certificate issue that took "much longer than expected" to fix, according to a division spokesperson...

Jackman Hall on the campus of Norwich University.

Student Who Sued Military over HIV Policy Settles Case

Eddie Diaz has settled his lawsuit and plans to pursue his dream of becoming an Army officer.

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New Navy flame-resistant, two-piece organizational clothing prototype.

New Uniforms Coming for Sailors As Navy Looks to Leave Flammable Clothing Issue Behind

The Navy has ditched its iconic and beloved coveralls for sailors aboard ships for a new, two-piece uniform that was finally...

amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) at Naval Base San Diego

Defense Witness Says She Saw Different Sailor Running from Scene of Suspected Bonhomme Richard Arson

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Smoked Pot Recently? New Waiver Means You Might Still Be Able to Join the Air Force or Space Force

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As Ian grows in strength, the U.S. military is readying for the storm and its aftermath.

Space Force News

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Headquarters Space Operations Command (SpOC) was furnished with new signage at Building 1, at Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado.

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Andy Huynh, and Alex Drueke arrive in New York.

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