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Despite common rhetoric, war with China unlikely in near future
Much discussion surrounding future wars indicates a conflict with China is right around the corner. The author of this op-ed argues otherwise.
By Jacob T. Scheidemann
Study criticizes post-9/11 reliance on war-zone contractors
Up to half of the $14 trillion spent by the Pentagon since 9/11 went to for-profit defense contractors, a new study found.
US, coalition airstrikes in CENTCOM region plummet amid withdrawal plans
American and coalition aircraft have conducted more than 400 airstrikes across the Middle East since Jan. 1.
Biden, NATO leaders to bid symbolic adieu to Afghanistan at summit
With the U.S. leading the withdrawal, European allies and Canada want to hear Biden’s thinking about how security will be assured at their embassies and at Kabul's airport.
2 charged in Jan. 6 assault of Capitol cop, a military vet, to remain behind bars
The judge said the assault with chemical spray on Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick and two other officers contributed to the mob's ability to breach the police line that had been guarding the Capitol.
‘Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker’ may have been terrible, but at least we have this X-wing
The X-wing is on display May 5.
By Sarah Sicard
Dear military, please invest in this dude’s lightsaber
Imagine a world with real-life lightsaber battles.
By Sarah Sicard
2 charged in assault of US Capitol officer who died after riot
George Tanios, 39, of Morgantown, West Virginia, and Julian Khater, 32, of Pennsylvania, were arrested Sunday on an array of charges, including assaulting a federal officer with a dangerous weapon, conspiracy and other offenses.
Biden national security guidance calls to increase diplomacy, downplay nukes, end Afghanistan conflict
The guidance calls for the end to "forever wars" and calls for investments in cyber security.
By Aaron Mehta
Air war against ISIS holds lessons for future battles
The campaign saw vastly more weapons launched than for similar periods in the Iraq and Afghanistan wars.
By Todd South