How a Nazi trial ended the just-following-orders defense for US troops
They started calling it the “Nuremberg defense” when lawyers for Lt. William Calley at his court martial argued that he was only following orders in the March 1968 slaughter of hundreds of Vietnamese in what became known as the My Lai Massacre. George Latimer, Calley’s main lawyer, cited Nuremberg in his summation, telling the court, “I could hardly stand here and tell you in good conscience that ...[Read More]
How a Nazi trial ended the just-following-orders defense for US troops
They started calling it the “Nuremberg defense” when lawyers for Lt. William Calley at his court martial argued that he was only following orders in the March 1968 slaughter of hundreds of Vietnamese in what became known as the My Lai Massacre. George Latimer, Calley’s main lawyer, cited Nuremberg in his summation, telling the court, “I could hardly stand here and tell you in good conscience that ...[Read More]
Check out these commissary deals on turkey and trimmings
As Thanksgiving approaches, commissary shoppers can stretch their dollars even further with some deals on turkeys and all the trimmings. Military grocery stores are offering whole, frozen turkeys at extra discounts in all regions until Dec. 1, according to the Defense Commissary Agency. There are no limits, and discounts are applied at checkout. The offer is valid for a limited time while supplies...[Read More]
Check out these commissary deals on turkey and trimmings
As Thanksgiving approaches, commissary shoppers can stretch their dollars even further with some deals on turkeys and all the trimmings. Military grocery stores are offering whole, frozen turkeys at extra discounts in all regions until Dec. 1, according to the Defense Commissary Agency. There are no limits, and discounts are applied at checkout. The offer is valid for a limited time while supplies...[Read More]
Navy Accepts Delivery of Future USS Harvey C. Barnum, Jr.
BATH, Maine – The U.S Navy accepted delivery of future USS Harvey C. Barnum, Jr. (DDG 124), from General Dynamics Bath Iron Works, Nov. 17.
U.S., Japan Deepen Interoperability at Northwest Pacific Wargame
MONTEREY, Calif. – The Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) led a team of military professionals, academics, and defense experts through a complex two-and-a-half-week wargaming event in Kanagawa, Japan, earlier this year, aimed at strengthening bilateral maritime operational effectiveness among U.S. and Japanese forces.
How the Battle of Hurtgen Forest became one of the biggest US losses
Gray clouds hung low, and a steady drizzle dripped through the tall fir trees of the Hürtgen Forest along the German-Belgian border early on the morning of Thursday, Nov. 16, 1944. As sporadic artillery volleys thumped in the distance, batches of shivering German soldiers ventured from the forward foxholes and bunkers of Lt. Gen. Hans Schmidt’s 275th Infantry Division, scouting for signs of an exp...[Read More]
FRCE Supervisor of the Year leads with purpose, passion
Fleet Readiness Center East (FRCE) recently named a logistics employee the command’s 2025 Supervisor of the Year for their commitment to boosting productivity and fostering a work environment focused on support and growth.
Recent data shows significant spike in US military aircraft accidents
The number of major accidents involving military aircraft spiked in 2024, internal Pentagon figures show, and a series of high-profile aviation mishaps with deaths and the loss of aircraft in 2025 suggest the disturbing trend may be continuing. Across the military, the rate of severe accidents per 100,000 flight hours rose 55% in the 2024 budget year compared with four years earlier. The Marine Co...[Read More]
Can a tabletop game explain why America lost the Vietnam War?
How could America lose the Vietnam War? Even now, 50 years after the last American helicopters left Saigon, the answer is elusive. Despite pouring immense resources into Vietnam — including nearly 3 million military personnel, and suffering 58,000 dead — the world’s most powerful nation was unable to defeat an enemy that seemed hopelessly inferior in military power. Accusations still fly at a long...[Read More]
Can a tabletop game explain why America lost the Vietnam War?
How could America lose the Vietnam War? Even now, 50 years after the last American helicopters left Saigon, the answer is elusive. Despite pouring immense resources into Vietnam — including nearly 3 million military personnel, and suffering 58,000 dead — the world’s most powerful nation was unable to defeat an enemy that seemed hopelessly inferior in military power. Accusations still fly at a long...[Read More]
Navy Recruiting Reserve Command Exceeds FY25 Goals, Expands Mission Success
MILLINGTON, Tenn. — Navy Recruiting Reserve Command (NRRC) closed out fiscal year (FY) 2025 by