Army Says Arlington National Cemetery Employee Being 'Unfairly Attacked' by Trump Campaign

The Army is defending an Arlington National Cemetery employee whom it says has been “unfairly attacked” in the wake of a confrontation with campaign staffers during former President Donald Trump’s visit to the cemetery earlier this week. In a relatively strong statement for a military service, the Army said Thursday that the employee “acted with […]
Tim Walz' Military Service Is Under Attack by the Trump Campaign. Here Are the Facts.

Gov. Tim Walz’ military record has always been at the center of his political career. The presumptive Democratic vice presidential nominee enlisted in the National Guard at age 17 and retired honorably 24 years later. But former President Donald Trump’s campaign has launched a series of attacks aimed at discrediting Walz’ service just as the […]
Army Warns Troops to Be Wary of Job Offers as China Wages Subtle Intel-Gathering Campaign

The Army is warning soldiers to steer clear of job offers and other financial opportunities that may be too good to be true, or seem suspicious, as foreign agents are using social media as a means to contact troops and civilian employees to gather critical information. “Foreign adversaries are increasing the use of social media […]
Iraq Campaign Medal Returns Amid Surge in Drone, Rocket Attacks on US Forces There

The Army is bringing back a medal for service in Iraq, coming just as U.S. troops there have faced increased threats and attacks amid the new Israel-Hamas war. Last week, the service resurrected the Inherent Resolve Campaign Medal specifically for service in Iraq, according to an internal service memo and confirmed by a service spokesperson. […]
DeSantis, Pence Campaign on Reversing Fort Liberty Designation

Two Republican presidential contenders took aim at the Army’s recent move to rename military bases that for decades honored Confederates who waged war against the U.S., saying that as president they would return to those rebel namesakes. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and former Vice President Mike Pence promised to restore Fort Liberty, North Carolina, to […]