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In this March 1, 2017, file photo, an Iraqi soldier inspects a recently discovered train tunnel, adorned with an Islamic State group flag, that belonged to the former Baghdad to Mosul line, that was turned into a training camp for IS fighters, in western Mosul, Iraq. (AP Photo/Khalid Mohammed, File)

U.S. soldier admits to ISIS plot to kill American troops, hit civilian targets

By Mike Glenn - The Washington Times

Family members mourn a victim of what they say was shelling by Myanmar army, in Mobye, in Myanmar's Shan State, Saturday, June 10, 2023. Reports say recent fierce fighting between Myanmar’s army and local armed resistance groups in an area less than 100 kilometers (60 miles) east of Naypyitaw, the country’s capital has killed at least 26 civilians, including six children. (Free Burma Rangers via AP)

Fierce fighting in Myanmar between army, resistance fighters kills at least 26, groups say

By Grant Peck - Associated Press

Airman 1st Class D'elbrah Assamoi, from Cote D'Ivoire, signs her U.S. certificate of citizenship after the Basic Military Training Coin Ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, in San Antonio, April 26, 2023. The U.S. military has struggled to overcome recruiting shortfalls and as a way to address that problem, it's stepping up efforts to sign up immigrants, offering a fast track to American citizenship to those who join the armed services. The Army and the Air Force have bolstered their marketing to entice legal residents to enlist. (Vanessa R. Adame/U.S. Air Force via AP)

Join the military, become a U.S. citizen: Uncle Sam wants you and vous and tu

By Lolita C. Baldor - Associated Press

Base renaming absurd

An honor guard displays the colors of Fort Bragg as a part of the ceremony to rename Fort Bragg, Friday, June 2, 2023 in Fort Liberty, N.C. The U.S. Army changed Fort Bragg to Fort Liberty as part of a broader initiative to remove Confederate names from bases. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)

More than just a name change: Military, community embrace Fort Liberty, move beyond Fort Bragg

By Ben Wolfgang - The Washington Times

From Jan. 22, 2020, through Feb. 4, 2020, students from the Army’s John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School at Fort Bragg, N.C., took part in the latest “Robin Sage” exercise, the final test of their Special Forces Qualification Course training. (AP Photo/Chris Seward) ** FILE **

‘To me, it’s still going to be Fort Bragg’: Name change for iconic Army base touches a nerve

By Ben Wolfgang - The Washington Times

Myanmar military officers leave the venue during a parade to commemorate Myanmar's 78th Armed Forces Day in Naypyitaw, Myanmar, Monday, March 27, 2023. Myanmar’s military government is urging people fighting against its rule to surrender their weapons, offering a cash reward if they do so along with the possibility of reduced sentences if they broke the law. The official announcement was made in the edition of the Global New Light of Myanmar newspaper Wednesday, May 10. (AP Photo/Aung Shine Oo) **FILE**

Reports: Myanmar soldiers kill and burn bodies of 19 villagers, including 4 children

By Grant Peck - Associated Press

An Army Ranger rappels off a tower during the Day Stakes portion of the Best Ranger competition Saturday, April 13, 2019, at Fort Benning, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore) **FILE**

Army officially designates Fort Moore, dropping Confederate name Benning

Associated Press

A U.S. Army Caisson team carries the remains of Army Pfc. Tramaine J. Billingsley during burial services at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Va., Nov. 2, 2010. The Army has announced changes to the way it will care for the gray and black horses that carry service members' flag-draped coffins to their final resting places in Arlington National Cemetery. (AP Photo/Kevin Wolf, File)

After Arlington National Cemetery horse deaths, Army makes changes to improve their care

By Tara Copp - Associated Press

A gun owner holds a weapon as a police officer registers his firearms with the Federal Police on the deadline given by Brazil's government for gun registration with the National Weapons System of the Federal Police, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Wednesday, April 3, 2023. (AP Photo/Bruna Prado)

Lula’s gun control push starts with counting Brazil’s guns

By Lais Martins - Associated Press

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Mark Milley talks to the media after the meeting of the 'Ukraine Defense Contact Group' at Ramstein Air Base in Ramstein, Germany, Friday, April 21, 2023. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader)

Chairman Milley on avoiding war with China: U.S. must strengthen military

By Bill Gertz - The Washington Times

Syrian children play soccer by their tents at a refugee camp in the town of Bar Elias in the Bekaa Valley, Lebanon, July 7, 2022. Against the backdrop of a worsening economic crisis and political stalemate, Lebanese officials have launched a crackdown on the country's Syrian refugees. (AP Photo/Bilal Hussein, File)

Syrian refugees fearful as Lebanon steps up deportations

By Abby Sewell and Kareem Chehayeb - Associated Press

The Pentagon is seen in this aerial view made through an airplane window in Washington, Jan. 26, 2020. U.S. officials tell The Associated Press the number of reported sexual assaults across the military inched up by about 1% last year, as a sharp decline in Army numbers offset large increases in the other three services. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais, File)

Military sex assault reports rise, even as Army numbers fall

By Lolita C. Baldor - Associated Press

U.S. Army 1st Corps Commander Lt. Gen. Randy George, left, speaks as First lady Jill Biden, right, and Washington Gov. Jay Inslee listen during a tour of the new children's museum at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Tuesday, March 9, 2021, in Washington state. Biden also visited with military families during her visit. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren, Pool)

Biden nominates Army vice chief of staff to take over top position

By Mike Glenn - The Washington Times

U.S. President Joe Biden, left, speaks as South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol listens during a news conference at the People's House inside the Ministry of National Defense, Saturday, May 21, 2022, in Seoul, South Korea. Biden will host South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol for a state visit on Wednesday, April 26, 2023. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) ** FILE **

South Korean president to honor U.S. Korean War vets during state visit to Washington

By Mike Glenn - The Washington Times

A steel worker manufactures 155 mm M795 artillery projectiles at the Scranton Army Ammunition Plant in Scranton, Pa., Thursday, April 13, 2023. One of the most important munitions of the Ukraine war comes from a historic factory in this city built by coal barons, where tons of steel rods are brought in by train to be forged into the artillery shells Kyiv can’t get enough of — and that the U.S. can’t produce fast enough. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Unprepared for long war, U.S. Army under gun to make more ammo

By Marc Levy - Associated Press

FBI agent holding a gun in his hand, rear view. File photo credit: Shutterstock

Sorry, wrong number: Army, FBI agents detain innocent pilot in training exercise gone bad

By Mike Glenn - The Washington Times

A U.S. Black Hawk helicopter takes off after deploying soldiers during the Swift Response 22 military exercise at the Krivolak army training polygon in the central part of North Macedonia, May 12, 2022. An Israel Defense Forces Black Hawk helicopter crashed late Tuesday during a medevac mission in the southern Gaza Strip, killing two soldiers and injuring several others. (AP Photo/Boris Grdanoski) **FILE**

GAO denies Sikorsky-Boeing challenge to lucrative Army helicopter contract

By Mike Glenn - The Washington Times

Brig. Gen. John Lubas address the press in regards to the Black Hawk helicopter crash that occurred early Thursday morning, March 30, 2023, outside of Fort Campbell in Christian County, Ky., on Thursday. Soldiers were conducting a training mission when they crashed, leaving nine dead. (Liam Kennedy/The Tennessean via AP)

Probe of deadly Black Hawk crash underway in Kentucky

By Dylan Lovan - Associated Press

Emergency responders are seen near a site where two military helicopters crashed Wednesday night during a routine training mission in Trigg County, in southwestern Kentucky, on March 30, 2023. (Brandon Smith/WSMV-TV via AP)

Army identifies soldiers killed in helicopter crash

By Mike Glenn - The Washington Times