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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Army's 10th Mountain Division Headed to Afghanistan as US Talks Withdrawal
The headquarters unit of the Army's 10th Mountain Division is headed to Afghanistan in the spring.
The Army Is Headed Back to the Drawing Board on Bradley Fighting Vehicle Replacement
The Army for the fourth time is overhauling the plan to replace its venerable Bradley Fighting Vehicle.
US Space Command Has Passed First Combat Test, Officials Say
Early warning capabilities helped protect U.S. troops on the ground.
The President's Actions Threatened US Troops, Veteran on Impeachment Team Argues
The only veteran among the House impeachment managers cited his oath to defend the Constitution.
IG Rebukes VA Secretary for Saying Navy LT's Sexual Assault Claim 'Unsubstantiated'
VA Secretary Wilkie was wrong to call a sex assault allegation "unsubstantiated," according to the VA's Inspector General.
Veterans Group Sues Military Leaders, Claiming Yearslong Delays on Benefits Decisions
The military has failed to meet deadlines on veterans' requests for corrections of military records, the suit says.
Painkiller Overprescription at 3 Military Hospitals Prompts Scathing Watchdog Report
Patients were overmedicated with opioids at three military hospitals, according to the Pentagon's Inspector General.
This Lawmaker Is the Only Veteran on the Team Arguing for Trump’s Impeachment
Rep. Jason Crow, D-Colorado, served with the 82nd Airborne Division and 75th Ranger Regiment.
Pentagon Backs Trump's Call for $7.2B More from Military Funds to Build Wall
The Trump administration is planning to take $7.2 more from the military to pay for the border wall.
Soleimani Awarded Syria's Medal of Honor, Posthumously Promoted After US Strike
Qasem Soleimani held Iran's highest military award and now has been awarded Syria's.
Army Adviser Team Will Head to Pacific as US Tries Again to Pivot
Security Force Assistance Brigades have so far deployed only to Afghanistan.
Iran Fully Planned to Kill US Troops In Missile Attacks, Top General Says
The Iranian missile attacks on Iraq were meant to kill U.S. troops, Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Mark Milley said Wednesday.
Iran's Supreme Leader Demands US Withdrawal from Iraq and Region
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said Tuesday's missile attacks were a "slap in the face" to the U.S.
Trump: Iran Strike Caused Minimal Damage, No Casualties
Trump threatened additional economic sanctions on Iran, but drew back from ordering retaliation for the strike.
Here's How US and Iranian Forces Compare in the Middle East
The U.S. has overwhelming force in the region, but war with Iran could come at a heavy cost.
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The Navy Once Called Him an ‘Unknown Negro Sailor.’ Now It’s Naming a Carrier After Him
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US Space Command Has Passed First Combat Test, Officials Say
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The President's Actions Threatened US Troops, Veteran on Impeachment Team Argues
The only veteran among the House impeachment managers cited his oath to defend the Constitution.
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Full-scale destruction of the deadly chemical agent sarin began last week at the Blue Grass Army Depot.
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The headquarters unit of the Army's 10th Mountain Division is headed to Afghanistan in the spring.
Navy News
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A CMV-22B Osprey conducted its first flight operation at Bell's Amarillo Assembly Center in Texas.
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Thousands of sailors are in San Diego after completing the longest carrier deployment since the end of the Cold War.
3 Sailors from USS Eisenhower Charged in Connection with Holiday Party Fight
Three sailors from the Eisenhower have been charged in connection with the Dec. 17 brawl at a holiday party in Norfolk.
Air Force News
After Successful Data Transfer Between F-35 and F-22, Air Force Plans New Tests
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Conservationists Worry that Mountain Home Training Expansion Could Impact Wildlife
The Air Force wants to lower supersonic flight floors in order to provide pilots with more realistic training opportunities.
Air Force Captain who Fled Court-Martial Hearing Found Dead
Capt. Kevin Larson did not appear for a court-martial hearing at Nellis Air Force Base.
Marine Corps News
Tamara Campbell Won't Stop Advocating for Survivors of Domestic Violence
HuffPost published a story about Campbell as part of a series of stories about domestic violence in the military.
Trijicon’s New Handheld Range-Finder Will Map the Wind for Extreme Accuracy
The Trijicon Ventus is the world's first handheld device with advanced wind mapping and wind detection.
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Surveillance footage from the hotel parking lot shows the thieves getting into the truck and driving away.
Coast Guard News
Coast Guard Officer Accused of Plotting Attack Asks for Leniency
Hasson, 50, has pleaded guilty to gun and drug charges and is scheduled to be sentenced Jan. 31.
Group Has Raised $56 Million for Coast Guard Museum
Construction of the museum has been pushed back due to two other projects scheduled for New London.
Coast Guard Wrapping Up Study on Why Minority Members Leave the Service
The Coast Guard will wrap up a study examining why minority service members are leaving its ranks.