How St. Michael went beyond his religious roots to become a military icon
The U.S. military has a shortage of Catholic chaplains, which affects service members and civilians alike
The history of religious identification in military insignia—and how Jewish symbols evolved
New York’s Camp Mesorah has published a video depicting its ‘IDF Training Paintball’ program that glorifies war—and tells campers to ‘enlist now’
Whether in the mess hall or on a battleship, Jewish soldiers stationed all over the world still sang the Four Questions and ate matzo
Military issues official siddur for the first time since World War II
The unpiloted AirMule can fly with up to 800 pounds of cargo
How last month’s attacks in Nairobi, a reminder of the Mumbai siege, may bring them even closer together
Jewish tradition is weighted definitively against pacifism. But does that mean drone warfare is kosher?
American veterans of the Israeli army face alienation from their peers in both countries. A group called Aluf Stone gives them a place to belong.
But Barak doesn’t like it, plus peace-talk status reports, military exercises, and more in the news
Perennial prize-winners, fear of Christ, and Gibson’s luck
Like generations of Jewish service members, my husband, a Navy pilot, will spend the High Holidays overseas
Boca congressman gets event rescheduled
Use training for nefarious purposes, Salon says
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