MILITARY
Parler GPS Data Shows Users Posting from Military Bases
The analysis comes as Congress wants to know how much white supremacy has penetrated the military.
Trump's Chaotic Non-Withdrawal From Somalia Leaves Civilians At Risk
Formerly secret documents show that the recent directive disrupts plans to further entrench the U.S. in Somalia—and civilians will still be in harm's way.
A Military Tech Giant Is Using Prison Labor To Make Electronics
Incarcerated workers are making components for the military contractor BAE Systems—and only keeping a fraction of their paychecks.
The Military Can't Save America From Trump
While the Pentagon faces scrutiny following a violent insurrection, only Congress and the Cabinet can hold the president accountable.
Here Are the Worst Military Photos of 2020
Every year the government takes thousands of photos and posts them online, these are the worst.
DHS Believes Our Reliance on GPS ‘Poses a Risk to National Security’
A 2013 report, newly unearthed under access to information laws, shows how GPS is vulnerable to disruption.
Someone Broke Into Russia’s Doomsday Plane and Stole a Bunch of Hardware
The burglary raises serious questions about the security of Russian military facilities.
How the U.S. Military Buys Location Data from Ordinary Apps
A Muslim prayer app with over 98 million downloads is one of the apps connected to a wide-ranging supply chain that sends ordinary people's personal data to brokers, contractors, and the military.
Joe Biden Just Named a Trans Veteran to His Transition Team
A retired commander in the U.S. Navy, Shawn Skelly became one of the first trans people to receive a presidential appointment under President Obama.
How Wargames Help the Military Actually Wage War
Similar to traditional board games, wargames have been instrumental in training officers and giving insight into actual battle.
South Koreans Are Divided Over BTS' Looming Mandatory Military Service
Pop culture critics say the whole conversation has been politicized, with some officials using it to boost their popularity.
U.S. Troops Might be in Danger. Why Is the Military Trying to Hide It?
Formerly secret files raise questions about the security of American military bases in Africa.