Army Veteran Who Burned Flag Near White House Pleads Not Guilty to Federal Charges
WASHINGTON — An Army veteran who set fire to an American flag near the White House to protest President Donald Trump’s recent executive order on flag burning pleaded not guilty Wednesday to federal criminal charges. Jan Carey is charged with two misdemeanors that are not focused on the act of burning a flag. Making his […]
Soldiers Are Getting Burned Out. Army Leadership Knows It’s a Problem.
Army Secretary Christine Wormuth knows her force is overworked despite there being no major ongoing conflict involving American troops. She’s balancing a tough dichotomy: Keep soldiers trained for war while nurturing the force’s quality of life. She’s also hoping that a force that feels taken care of will stay in and hypothetically recommend service to […]