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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Tragic Loss, Astonishing Heroism Remembered on Anniversary of SS Dorchester's Sinking

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Watchdog Agency to Take Up Fight Against Military Payday Loan Scams Once More

A government watchdog agency will renew targeting payday loan scams aimed at troops.

Army paratroopers Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany

US Plan to Withdraw Troops from Germany Up for Reconsideration, SecDef Says

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has voiced his commitment to shoring up close ties with NATO ally Germany.

Ceremony to case the command colors at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan.

Amid Biden-Ordered Review of Afghanistan Troop Drawdown, Report Finds al-Qaida Gaining Strength

A report says that al-Qaida has been gaining strength and raising money through continuing close ties to the Taliban.

U.S. soldier provides security near a blockade on a road toward Manbij, Syria

DoD to Investigate Special Operations' Compliance with War Crimes Laws

The Pentagon's Inspector General is taking a look at DoD efforts to prevent war crimes.

The USS John S. McCain conducts routine underway operations.

Taiwan Now the 'Flashpoint' for Biden Administration's China Policy, Flournoy Says

Flournoy said the task of deterring China while seeking avenues of cooperation was hindered by divisions in the U.S.

Afghanistan Veteran Named as Pentagon's 'COVID-19 Coordinator'

Former Rep. Max Rose, a National Guard captain, is serving in the newly created role.

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg presents the annual report for 2018 during a media conference at NATO headquarters in Brussels, Thursday, March 14, 2019. (AP Photo/Geert Vanden Wijngaert)

New SecDef Lloyd Austin's First Foreign Leader Call Went to NATO Chief

New Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's first overseas phone call after taking charge at the Pentagon went to the head of NATO -...

Soldiers add concertina wire to the top of the Arizona-Mexico border wall.

With Border Wall Funding Cut, New SecDef Must Decide Whether to Withdraw Troops

There are currently about 4,000 National Guard troops from 22 states and Puerto Rico on the border.

Soldier Found Dead in Kuwait ID’d as Texas National Guard Staff Sergeant

An initial report said he had been found unresponsive.

President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden White House

Biden’s First White House Entrance as President Features Shortened Military Parade

The new president and vice president took part in a shortened inaugural parade.

Congressman Randy "Duke" Cunningham at TOPGUN, 1992.

Trump Pardons Vietnam Ace, TOPGUN Navy Legend Who Took Bribes

Former California Rep. Randall "Duke" Cunningham was convicted of taking bribes from defense contractors.

President Donald Trump speaks at Andrews Air Force Base

Trump Touts Military Accomplishments, Formation of Space Force as He Departs

President Donald Trump took time to highlight his efforts in support of the military and veterans as he departed Washington.

The U.S. Navy Band marches down Pennsylvania Avenue.

Military Will Have Reduced Role in Scaled-Back DC Inauguration Events

Instead of a parade, small contingents from each branch will pass in review below the West Front of the Capitol.

Supporters of President Donald Trump march on Pennsylvania Avenue

Army Reserve Sergeant Charged in Capitol Riots Alleged to Be White Supremacist

The NCIS worked with an informant to record the sergeant allegedly admitting to crimes.

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