First Woman to Head Southcom Steps Down, Passes Baton to First African-American Commander
When four-star Army Gen. Laura Richardson became the first woman to lead the U.S. Southern Command three years ago, she inherited all of the concerns of her most recent predecessors about the region’s security and the increasing threats to the United States. There was China and its massive campaign of influence through its Belt and […]
As Gen. Milley Steps Down as Chairman, His Work on Ukraine Is Just One Part of a Complicated Legacy
OSLO, Norway — On a frigid U.S. air base in Germany, the top U.S. military officer was in his element. Striding along the training area in his fatigues, Army Gen. Mark Milley bellowed at the Ukrainian troops gathered around him. “Slava Ukraini!” he hollered, again and again, the “glory to Ukraine” battle cry. A bit […]
