Author Archive
Caitlin M. Kenney
Staff Reporter

Policy
After Criticism, Army Reinstates High School Diploma Requirement as Recruitment Plummets
Service leaders offered to welcome more applicants without degrees, amid the “most challenging” recruiting environment since the Vietnam War.
- Caitlin M. Kenney
Threats
What Ukraine Needs: More Arms, Sanctions, and Money, Ambassador Says
The war-ravaged economy is providing the Kyiv government far less than the $5B per month it needs, Oksana Markarova said.
- Caitlin M. Kenney
Threats
Today's D Brief: NATO DMs huddle in Brussels; Kyiv wants anti-missile weapons; Xi, Putin chat; #D1TechSummit, day 3; And a bit more.
- Ben Watson, Jennifer Hlad and Caitlin M. Kenney
Threats
Today's D Brief: Zelenskyy's new requests; Russians advance in Severodonetsk; Pope knocks Putin's invasion; #D1TechSummit, day 2; And a bit more.
- Ben Watson, Jennifer Hlad and Caitlin M. Kenney
Policy
US Army Delays Doctrine Release to Incorporate Lessons from Ukraine
A service team is in Europe talking to Ukrainian troops and U.S. trainers, gathering information to refine its multi-domain operations playbook.
- Caitlin M. Kenney
Policy
Military Families’ Hunger Often Worsened by Common Military Experiences, Reports Find
Research sheds light on the one in eight—or more—military families who experience food insecurity.
- Caitlin M. Kenney
Threats
Three More Nations Join Ukraine Planning Cell Run By Army Special Forces
Army secretary says U.S. intelligence may help Ukrainian convoys evade Russians.
- Caitlin M. Kenney
Policy
Why Are Spare Parts on the Unfunded List? Senator Asks Navy's Top Officer
Sailors are cannibalizing parts to keep equipment operational.
- Caitlin M. Kenney
Threats
Navy Climate Strategy Lacks Specifics for Reducing Largest Emissions Producers
Climate change is “one of the most destabilizing forces of our time,” Assistant Navy Secretary Meredith Berger said.
- Caitlin M. Kenney