Saudi Officer Who Killed 3 at Pensacola Had Passed Rigorous Vetting, DoD Says
The screening apparently failed to turn up Alshamrani's exposure to jihadist ideology before coming to the U.S.
Military Training
Esper Calls for Major Expansion of Foreign Military Training Programs
Defense Secretary Mark Esper wants to boost the number of foreign nationals training alongside U.S. troops by 50%.
Pentagon Orders Training Pause for 850 Saudi Troops in US
The Pentagon has paused its training in the U.S. with Saudi nationals until officials conduct a thorough review.
NATO Commits Long-Term to Military Training Mission In Iraq
Iraq's prime minister declared "final victory" over ISIS last year, but intense fighting continues.
Shutdown Is Over But Effects Will Linger for Guard in Lost Training
About 90,000 Guard personnel lost valuable training in the shutdown.
Vets Behind 'HITT Lockers' Roll Out Rappel Towers, O-Courses and More
BeaverFit's new Air Delivery Platform lets troops rappel from 60-foot towers built to mimic helicopter exits and skids.
Close Combat Task Force Prioritizes Virtual Training over New Weapons
Leaders realize the services will have to rely on video-game technology to meet their training needs.
Air Force Wants to Use Artificial Intelligence to Train Pilots
The head of Air Force training said the service wants artificial intelligence to help airmen learn faster than ever before.
Afghan Forces Need More Mortar Training, Army Advisers Say
U.S. Army advisers in Afghanistan have learned they may want to focus more on training Afghan forces.
The Military Is Overhauling Troops’ Chow as Obesity Rates Soar
Even the Marines are facing problems with overweight troops.
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Navy's Top Admiral Has No Apologies Over Carrier Lincoln's Extra-Long Deployment
The carrier deployed in April 2019. Last week, the ship arrived in Hawaii before making its final trek to San Diego.
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.
DoD to Announce New Base Security Measures Worldwide in Wake of Pensacola Shooting
Esper will provide Naval Air Station Pensacola leadership with a preview of new security measures being developed.
Army IDs Green Beret Killed During Free Fall Training Exercise
Master Sgt. Nathan Goodman, 36, died "during a routine military free fall" near Eloy, Arizona, according to a release.
Air Force Two-Star Fired Amid Investigation into Misconduct Allegations
The investigation is ongoing.