The Air Force’s special recruitment problem: Americans know SEALs and Green Berets, not PJs
The Air Force’s special operators remain mostly unknown to the American public when compared with their Navy and Army counterparts, worsening an already difficult recruiting environment, a study says.
Inside the Army's Most Secretive Unit Ever: The Story of ISA
The U.S. Army’s Intelligence Support Activity (ISA) was born from the failed 1980 Iran hostage rescue mission, Operation Eagle Claw. Recognizing a lack of actionable intelligence, the Army formed an elite, covert unit to gather human and signals intelligence for special operations.
Gov. Abbott announces over $8.6 Million in grants to serve veterans in the Dallas-Fort Worth area
Gov. Abbott announced 36 Fund for Veterans’ Assistance grants totaling more than $8.6 million.
Sweat, Sacrifice and Camel Spiders: Marine Corps Museum's New Exhibits Capture Global War on Terrorism
From the 1983 Beirut bombing to the withdrawal from Afghanistan, the galleries usher guests through an immersive 40-plus years of Marine Corps history, ones defined by tragedy, heroism and deep reverence.
Agency Accounts for 700th Missing Korean War Hero
The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency recently marked the identification of the 700th missing personnel from the Korean War.
Reagan and the Rock: Finding Meaning in Service, Not Celebrity
When the Army announced early this year that it would pursue a relationship with Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson to boost recruiting numbers, I was skeptical. My skepticism did not arise from suspicion of Johnson’s motives (although the $11 million price tag for his services was motive enough), nor did I fault the Army for using all the means at its disposal to avoid missing its recruiting goals yet again.