How Venezuela’s aging Soviet-era military stacks up against US forces in the Caribbean

The arrival near Latin America of the US Navy’s “most lethal combat platform” has put the spotlight on a fighting force that has a tough image but has been weakened by years of economic crisis.

Teachers unpaid, childcare gone. How the government shutdown hit military bases.

The anticipated reopening of the government will end a period of financial stress and missed services for families on military bases.

Two-thirds of military women experienced sexualised behaviour, survey says

The behaviours include comments about their appearance, harassment, leering and groping, according to a survey.

US military carried out 20th strike on alleged drug boats, killing 4, official says

The Pentagon conducted its 20th strike on an alleged drug trafficking boat earlier this week, a Defense Department official said Thursday.

When will federal workers, military in Tennessee receive back pay? What to know after shutdown ends

Federal employees across the country have been ordered to return to work as they await over a month of back pay. Here's what to know.

Landlord to Military Families: No Christmas Decorations Until After Thanksgiving

A routine reminder about holiday lights touched off a spirited debate about rules, joy and what it means to make a home when life is always in motion. The company ultimately backtracked.

As Washington weighs options on Venezuela, US invasion of Panama offers an imperfect blueprint for military action

A Latin American strongman accused of drug trafficking and rigging elections openly defies the White House despite threats of military action.

U.S. reopens Puerto Rico naval base as Caribbean military buildup continues

Naval Station Roosevelt Roads is now one of five locations where U.S. forces are operating in Puerto Rico, an American territory strategically positioned north of Venezuela.
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