The U.S. Ebola Hospitals In Liberia Are Going Up ... Slowly
Last month, the U.S. promised to build treatment centers for health care workers and for the general public. Our photo gallery checks in on the progress thus far.
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An Army Chaplain, First Tested By War, Finds His Faith Renewed
When David Peters went to Iraq as an Army chaplain, his relationship with God faltered. But after years of feeling adrift, he eventually found that the trauma of war had actually deepened his faith.
Ebola Is Changing Course In Liberia. Will The U.S. Military Adapt?
The U.S. had planned to build 17 treatment units across Liberia, one in each county's major town. Now that more cases are appearing in remote areas, the Army may need to rethink its strategy.
With Limited Gains, U.S. Bombing Campaign Faces Growing Criticism
U.S. airstrikes against the Islamic State began nearly three months ago, yet there have been relatively few changes on the battlefield. Many analysts say the U.S. effort may not be sufficient.
One Military Family, Two Lost Sons: One To Combat, One To Suicide
In The Invisible Front, journalist Yochi Dreazen tells the story of the Grahams, a close-knit family that lost two sons in the span of a year and then took up the fight against military suicide.
Afghanistan Signs Deal Allowing 10,000 U.S. Troops To Remain
The Bilateral Security Agreement, approved by newly inaugurated President Ashraf Ghani, will keep some U.S. forces in Afghanistan past the end of the year.
A Poet Parses The Legacy Of War In 'My Life As A Foreign Country'
When award-winning poet Brian Turner served in the Army, he was following a long family tradition. His new memoir traces that history — and imagines the perspectives of the people shooting back.
What The U.S. Has Given To Fight Ebola, From Thermometers To Soap
U.S. aid is beginning to flow into the countries fighting the deadly virus. But while protective equipment and food supplies are vital, what's really needed now are health workers.
U.S. Begins Airstrikes In Support Of Iraqi Ground Forces
The air attacks on Islamic State forces were requested by Iraqi security forces engaged in combat south of Baghdad.
Can The U.S. Military Turn The Tide In The Ebola Outbreak?
Some say our military has a big role to play in bringing Ebola under control. But sending in troops is trickier than it sounds.