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.

Latest Articles

Ailing George H.W. Bush Did a Last 'CAVU' Favor for Pence's Marine Son

The former president wrote a congratulatory note to the Marine son of Vice President Mike Pence.

White House Proposes Huge Increase in War Funding

The White House on Monday proposed a massive increase in the fiscal 2020 budget for Overseas Contingency Operations.

Trump Backs 'Red Flag' Laws That Could Impact Veteran Gun Ownership

President Donald Trump said Monday that he supported the so-called "red flag" laws on gun sales and ownership.

Former SecDef Weighs in on Syria, Turkey and Mattis' Departure

Former Defense Secretary Ashton Carter is out with a book on the inner workings of the Pentagon.

US Troops Staying Behind In Syria Could Face Threats From Assad Regime

U.S. troops guarding oil wells in Syria could face a threat from the regime of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.

Up to 600 Troops Now Set to Remain in Syria Indefinitely, Top General Says

The fight against ISIS continues.

FBI Has 'Control' Over a Dozen Saudi Acquaintances of Pensacola Shooter

About a "dozen or so" Saudi nationals are under the control of the FBI amid an ongoing investigation, DefSec Esper said.

Iran Has Backed Off of Challenging US Since Soleimani Killing, General Says

Tensions between Iran and the U.S. military have eased since the airstrike that killed Qasem Soleimani.

Trump Gave Military a Standing Order to Target and Kill Soleimani: Pentagon Official

The U.S. military had standing approval from President Donald Trump to take out Qasem Soleimani at will.

Lightning Strike Injures 2 National Guard Members in DC

The two are part of the South Carolina National Guard contingent sent to help control the protests.

(Courtesy of the Ghost Army Legacy Project)

'Combat Con Artists' of World War II Who Hoodwinked Nazis Get Long Overdue Top Honor from Congress

From D-Day to the crossing of the Rhine, the Army's top-secret 23rd Headquarters Special Troops unit used inflatable tanks...

Iran Escalates Threats as Anniversary of Soleimani Strike Nears

Iran's President Hassan Rouhani said Trump had committed an "unforgivable crime" in ordering the killing of Soleimani.

In a Biden Administration, Changes for the Military Could Start on Day One

Biden will have the authority to reverse a string of military and national security policies put in place by President Trump.

After Complaints, White House Lowers Flags to Honor Slain Capitol Police Officer

The White House reversed course Sunday, ordering flags over the White House and federal buildings to be flown at half-staff...

US COVID-19 Death Toll on Track to Surpass WWII Military Casualties

The nation is on track this week to hit 25 million coronavirus cases reported and more than 400,000 deaths.

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