Private military contractors (PMCs) have long operated in the shadows of war zones—training soldiers, guarding convoys, and sometimes engaging in combat. While many provide logistical or security ...

CAMP NAVISTAR, Kuwait -- Facing a deadly surge in attacks on military convoys in Iraq, commanders have ordered that Humvee gun trucks be battle-hardened with steel doors. Humvees, the versatile ...

This is a summary of what was said by UNHCR spokesperson – to whom quoted text may be attributed – at today's press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva. 1 June 2004 The on-again-off-again ...

For one week, a pilot and ground mechanic 'walked a mile in each other's boots' on an exchange between their aviation and ground units. Col. Tyler Partridge began his career as a finance officer.

For Catrina A. Scott, joining the military was a means to an end. “I went to Central State University, the same college as my ...

1:30 pm ET: If you missed the speech, CNN has the brief statement below. From his remarks: "Over the next two months our troops in Iraq, tens of thousands of them, will pack up their gear and board ...