When Political Partisanship And The Military Collide Gen. Mark Milley's recent apology for walking with President Trump to his church photo op has prompted discussion about how the military maintains nonpartisanship under a Trump administration.Last year, Australian Defense Minister Christopher Pyne, flanked by his senior officers, was answering questions from reporters. Then he was asked a question that centered on politics. As Pyne began to answer, one of those officers, Gen. Angus Campbell, Australia's chief of defense, strolled over and tapped him on the shoulder. Pyne seemed almost...…When Political Partisanship And The Military Collide Gen. Mark Milley's recent apology for walking with President Trump to his church photo op has prompted discussion about how the military maintains nonpartisanship under a Trump administration.Last year, Australian Defense Minister Christopher Pyne, flanked by his senior officers, was answering questions from reporters. Then he was asked a question that centered on politics. As Pyne began to answer, one of those officers, Gen. Angus Campbell, Australia's chief of defense, strolled over and tapped him on the shoulder. Pyne seemed almost...WW…

U.S. Military Is Sending Medical Staff To COVID-19 Hotspots : Coronavirus Updates More than 700 military health professionals are being sent to southern and western states where cases have skyrocketed, military officials say.With coronavirus cases on the rise in southern and western states, U.S. military medical personnel are once again being called upon to help. Army officials have announced that some 740 military health professionals are being sent to Texas and California. The new deployments come several months after thousands of military medical personnel, including two hospital ships,...…U.S. Military Is Sending Medical Staff To COVID-19 Hotspots : Coronavirus Updates More than 700 military health professionals are being sent to southern and western states where cases have skyrocketed, military officials say.With coronavirus cases on the rise in southern and western states, U.S. military medical personnel are once again being called upon to help. Army officials have announced that some 740 military health professionals are being sent to Texas and California. The new deployments come several months after thousands of military medical personnel, including two hospital ships,...WW…

The Navy Has Decided To Restore Capt. Brett Crozier Naval leaders have recommended Capt. Brett Crozier be restored to command of an aircraft carrier. He was removed after complaining that the Navy was not helping his coronavirus-struck crew enough.Heard onToggle more optionsNaval leaders have recommended Capt. Brett Crozier be restored to command of an aircraft carrier. He was removed after complaining that the Navy was not helping his coronavirus-struck crew enough.MARY LOUISE KELLY, HOST:The Navy has decided to reinstate Capt. Brett Crozier. Now, you may recall he was relieved of command...…The Navy Has Decided To Restore Capt. Brett Crozier Naval leaders have recommended Capt. Brett Crozier be restored to command of an aircraft carrier. He was removed after complaining that the Navy was not helping his coronavirus-struck crew enough.Heard onToggle more optionsNaval leaders have recommended Capt. Brett Crozier be restored to command of an aircraft carrier. He was removed after complaining that the Navy was not helping his coronavirus-struck crew enough.MARY LOUISE KELLY, HOST:The Navy has decided to reinstate Capt. Brett Crozier. Now, you may recall he was relieved of command...WW…

U.S. Sailor Dies In Guam Of Coronavirus-Related Complications The sailor from the USS Theodore Roosevelt tested positive for COVID-19 in March. The ship's captain was relieved of command for urging his superiors to do more to protect his crew.Heard onToggle more optionsThe sailor from the USS Theodore Roosevelt tested positive for COVID-19 in March. The ship's captain was relieved of command for urging his superiors to do more to protect his crew.RACHEL MARTIN, HOST:A sailor from the aircraft carrier the USS Theodore Roosevelt has died from coronavirus-related complications. The Roosevelt...…U.S. Sailor Dies In Guam Of Coronavirus-Related Complications The sailor from the USS Theodore Roosevelt tested positive for COVID-19 in March. The ship's captain was relieved of command for urging his superiors to do more to protect his crew.Heard onToggle more optionsThe sailor from the USS Theodore Roosevelt tested positive for COVID-19 in March. The ship's captain was relieved of command for urging his superiors to do more to protect his crew.RACHEL MARTIN, HOST:A sailor from the aircraft carrier the USS Theodore Roosevelt has died from coronavirus-related complications. The Roosevelt...WW…

Acting Navy Secretary Resigns, USNS Comfort's Mission Is Changed Defense officials say that the hospital ship USNS Comfort will now accept patients with Covid-19. And, the acting Navy secretary has resigned over his handling of a virus-stricken aircraft carrier.Heard onToggle more optionsDefense officials say that the hospital ship USNS Comfort will now accept patients with Covid-19. And, the acting Navy secretary has resigned over his handling of a virus-stricken aircraft carrier.DAVID GREENE, HOST:The big Navy hospital ship the Comfort docked in New York City last week. It was sent there...…Acting Navy Secretary Resigns, USNS Comfort's Mission Is Changed Defense officials say that the hospital ship USNS Comfort will now accept patients with Covid-19. And, the acting Navy secretary has resigned over his handling of a virus-stricken aircraft carrier.Heard onToggle more optionsDefense officials say that the hospital ship USNS Comfort will now accept patients with Covid-19. And, the acting Navy secretary has resigned over his handling of a virus-stricken aircraft carrier.DAVID GREENE, HOST:The big Navy hospital ship the Comfort docked in New York City last week. It was sent there...WW…

Can The Afghan Army Hold Off The Taliban Without The U.S.? The Afghan military remains heavily dependent on U.S. equipment, training and money. It's far from clear how effective this U.S. assistance will be once American troops are gone.President Biden stood in the Roosevelt Room at the White House and declared the end of U.S. involvement in the war in Afghanistan. He spoke from the same spot where former President George W. Bush announced the beginning of the war 20 years ago with a bombing campaign. "It's time to end America's longest war," Biden said. "It's time for American troops to...…Can The Afghan Army Hold Off The Taliban Without The U.S.? The Afghan military remains heavily dependent on U.S. equipment, training and money. It's far from clear how effective this U.S. assistance will be once American troops are gone.President Biden stood in the Roosevelt Room at the White House and declared the end of U.S. involvement in the war in Afghanistan. He spoke from the same spot where former President George W. Bush announced the beginning of the war 20 years ago with a bombing campaign. "It's time to end America's longest war," Biden said. "It's time for American troops to...WW…

Defense Official: Scores Of Current And Former Military Probed In Extremism Cases The source says the Pentagon was informed about 68 subjects in FBI domestic extremism investigations in 2020. The vast majority are former military, many with unfavorable discharge records.The FBI continues to investigate last week's mob attack on the Capitol and make arrests that include current and former military service members. Now NPR has learned the domestic extremism problem within the ranks may be more serious than officials realized. A senior defense official who was not authorized to speak publicly...…Defense Official: Scores Of Current And Former Military Probed In Extremism Cases The source says the Pentagon was informed about 68 subjects in FBI domestic extremism investigations in 2020. The vast majority are former military, many with unfavorable discharge records.The FBI continues to investigate last week's mob attack on the Capitol and make arrests that include current and former military service members. Now NPR has learned the domestic extremism problem within the ranks may be more serious than officials realized. A senior defense official who was not authorized to speak publicly...WW…

Trump And The Military: The Legacy Of An Erratic Commander In Chief "Military and some civilian leaders have been in constant damage control over the last four years. The old 'cleanup on aisle 4, then 6, then 8,' " a retired officer says of President Trump's tenure.Donald Trump campaigned hard on military issues. He vowed to bring "endless wars" to a close, "rebuild" the fighting forces and compel allies to pay their fair share, saying the U.S. would no longer be "suckers." That message resonated among voters and helped propel him to the White House in the 2016 election. Among troops, he...…Trump And The Military: The Legacy Of An Erratic Commander In Chief "Military and some civilian leaders have been in constant damage control over the last four years. The old 'cleanup on aisle 4, then 6, then 8,' " a retired officer says of President Trump's tenure.Donald Trump campaigned hard on military issues. He vowed to bring "endless wars" to a close, "rebuild" the fighting forces and compel allies to pay their fair share, saying the U.S. would no longer be "suckers." That message resonated among voters and helped propel him to the White House in the 2016 election. Among troops, he...WW…

How Police, National Guard And Military Are Preparing For Election Day Tensions Uniformed police are generally not allowed around polling places, and the Pentagon doesn't want to get involved. Still, they're getting ready if things get out of control.Toggle more optionsNov. 3 promises to be an Election Day unlike any other, and public safety entities say they're preparing for tensions and the possibility of violence. Poll workers are usually the first line of defense in case of disputes between voters, though they may be backed up by private security guards. Some local election authorities...…How Police, National Guard And Military Are Preparing For Election Day Tensions Uniformed police are generally not allowed around polling places, and the Pentagon doesn't want to get involved. Still, they're getting ready if things get out of control.Toggle more optionsNov. 3 promises to be an Election Day unlike any other, and public safety entities say they're preparing for tensions and the possibility of violence. Poll workers are usually the first line of defense in case of disputes between voters, though they may be backed up by private security guards. Some local election authorities...WW…

What Trump's Positive Coronavirus Test Result Means For National Security The military's Commander in Chief, President Donald Trump, is in quarantine after testing positive for the coronavirus. So what does that mean for the military operations?Heard onToggle more optionsThe military's Commander in Chief, President Donald Trump, is in quarantine after testing positive for the coronavirus. So what does that mean for the military operations?DAVID GREENE, HOST:President Trump's tweet came in the middle of the night. He and the first lady had tested positive for coronavirus. The White House...…What Trump's Positive Coronavirus Test Result Means For National Security The military's Commander in Chief, President Donald Trump, is in quarantine after testing positive for the coronavirus. So what does that mean for the military operations?Heard onToggle more optionsThe military's Commander in Chief, President Donald Trump, is in quarantine after testing positive for the coronavirus. So what does that mean for the military operations?DAVID GREENE, HOST:President Trump's tweet came in the middle of the night. He and the first lady had tested positive for coronavirus. The White House...WW…