Advocacy Group Targets Race Consideration in Military Academy Admissions The military academies of the Army, Navy and Air Force are bracing for a drawn-out court fight over whether they can continue...
I Was Thrown Out of the Army Under the Old Standards Because I Was Too Fit. The New Standards Are a Step Forward. I was under threat of separation for being too fat, or rather, for being too muscular, because the tape test that was in use...
West Point Suspends Garrison Commander Amid Ongoing Investigation It was unclear why Bianchi was suspended or whether an interim commander has been appointed.
Cambodian Leader's Son, a West Point Grad, Set to Take Reins of Power — But Will He Bring Change? It is not clear when — or even if — Hun Sen will hand off to his son during the next five-year government term.
Military Academies Exempted from Supreme Court Ruling Ending Affirmative Action The majority opinion, written by Chief Justice John Roberts, said in a footnote that this policy would not impact how...
Ask Stew: How to Prepare for Summer Seminar, Attending a Service Academy The summer before your senior year in high school is as exciting as it is stressful for the young person considering life...
Academy Cadets with Kids Still Waiting as Pentagon Lags on Rule Change Military students remain in limbo as final Pentagon guidance for a new policy allowing cadets at America's service academies...
VP Harris Praises Cadets' Sacrifice in West Point's 1st Commencement Speech by a Woman Harris’ visit is her first to the U.S. Army academy.
The Last First-Round NFL Draft Pick from a Service Academy Was Also a Respected Artist A self-portrait of the last player from a U.S. service academy to be drafted by an NFL team in the first round is for sale by...
Before He Founded Muzak, This General Brought Innovation to the Army Looking to improve the military's long-range communications, George Owen Squier tested his theories on whatever resources...
How Marines Took an Airfield in the Philippines in a Show Against China On April 30, three combined littoral reconnaissance teams made up of roughly 30 U.S. and Philippine Marines each, flown by...
Army Eliminates Online Training Requirement for Noncommissioned Officers, Saying It's Too Burdensome The Army has eliminated a significant part of its online training for enlisted troops -- a learning program that has drawn...
For Decades, Recipients Were Honored with Purple Hearts Made During WWII. This Company Now Forges New Medals. For decades, recipients of the Purple Heart were honored with medals that had been forged during World War II, leftover stock...
Air Force Pilot Who Died After Aircraft Ejection Seat Misfire Identified by the Service Capt. John Robertson, an instructor pilot from the 80th Operations Support Squadron at Sheppard Air Force Base, was injured...
Must-Pass Defense Bill Includes 4.5% Military Pay Raise on Top of 15% Increase for Junior Enlisted Troops The recommendation from the House Armed Services Committee in its draft version of the National Defense Authorization Act, or...