How a WWII vet created one of the most beloved comic strip charactersWhen Charles M. Schulz came up with the concept of Snoopy, he recalled the tragic loss of his mother as he was leaving to go to war.By Dave Kindy4 days ago
‘Outcast’: the recruiting scandal that followed one soldier for yearsA now-discredited Army investigation led to a black mark against an Army intelligence officer, despite him never being arrested, The War Horse reports.By Rachel Fobar, The War Horse4 days ago
Thousands of vets saddled with false criminal histories, lawsuit saysA Texas mom and National Guard member is suing the Army to clear her name — and upend the military justice system, The War Horse reports. By Rachel Fobar, The War Horse4 days ago
An enduring symbol: why troops keep naming things after reptilesFrom cobras to gators, reptilian mascots and call signs appear on patches, aircraft and unit logos across every branch. Why?By Clay Beyersdorfer7 days ago
Iraq keeping some US military advisers due to IS threat in SyriaIraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani said that developments in Syria required keeping 250 to 350 advisers at the Ain al-Asad base.7 days ago
This ‘Black Hawk Down’ hero is now the namesake of Fort Gordon Fort Gordon now honors Medal of Honor recipient Gary Gordon, who gave his life during the Battle of Mogadishu.By Claire Barrett8 days ago