Richard Sisk

Richard Sisk has more than 45 years of journalism experience in reporting and editing in the U.S. and abroad for United Press International, the N.Y. Daily News and now for Military.com. He has covered police beats, the courts, transportation and politics in New York City and Washington, D.C., and had numerous assignments in the Mideast, Europe and Latin America. He has covered six presidential campaigns and since 2016 has been Military.com’s Pentagon reporter. Sisk is a Vietnam veteran who served with the 2nd Battalion, Fourth Marines, in 1967-68.

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Russia Sells Turkey Missiles It Claims Can Take Out F-35s

The $2.5 billion deal for "the Growler" was made this week.

US Troops, Carrier Brace for Possible Fallout from Scrapped Iran Deal

Thousands of U.S. troops in Syria and Iraq have been bolstered by the aircraft carrier Truman and its strike group.

Military Options Ready to Stop Iran Developing Nuclear Weapons: Mattis

The SecDef said diplomacy is his first choice, but "we are always updating those plans" for the military option.

Vets Call for Full Accounting of Korea War Missing at Trump-Kim Summit

Veterans called for the Singapore summit to address the issue of U.S. troops missing from the Korean War.

VA Nominee Wilkie Pledges No 'Privatization' of Vets Health Care

At his confirmation hearing, Robert Wilkie also rejected allegations that he supported "racially divisive" issues.

Trump: Senators Who Voted Against New VA Secretary Plan to Run in 2020

President Donald Trump said the "No" votes against Robert Wilkie were cast by lawmakers who want his job.

Congress Just Might Pass the Defense Budget Bill on Time This Year

Congress could hit the deadline for passing a military budget bill for the first time since 1996.

DoD: Search for Remains of Missing in North Korea May Begin in Spring

No formal deal is in place, but officials are optimistic about restarting searches if the thaw with North Korea continues.

Wilkie Sworn In to Head a VA Suffering from Infighting and Low Morale

New VA Secretary Robert Wilkie will take over a department riddled by low morale and political infighting.

Pence Heaps Praise on McCain in American Legion Address

The American Legion had criticized President Trump's response to the senator's passing.

Paralyzed Vets Want to Crack Down on Airlines over Broken, Lost Wheelchairs

Paralyzed veterans are suing for better air travel for the disabled.

Trump Open to Proposed 'Fort Trump' in Poland

The possibility of opening a U.S. base in Poland is being explored if that country can come up with the necessary funding.

Medal of Honor Recipient Dead at 41 After Yearslong Lung Cancer Fight

Army Staff Sgt. Ronald J. Shurer, who earned the Medal of Honor for heroism, has died following a battle with lung cancer.

Ronald Shurer, Medal of Honor Recipient Who Died of Cancer at 41, to Be Laid to Rest at Arlington

Shurer died in May at the age of 41 after a years-long lung cancer battle.

All Military Services Get Failing Grade in First-Ever Audit of Pentagon

SecDef Jim Mattis said the audit identified "multiple material weaknesses" but few savings opportunities.

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The Army Black Knights square off against the Navy Midshipmen on Dec. 14, 2019. (U.S. Army/Sgt. James Harvey)

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Sen. Angus King, I-Maine, speaks with reporters at the Senate subway on Capitol Hill, March 12, 2024, in Washington.

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Maine Senator Introduces Bill to Study Low-Level Blast Injuries on Military Personnel

U.S. Sen. Angus King (I-Maine) unveiled a bill on Tuesday that would study the impact of "repetitive low-level blast injuries...

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Congress has decided to pass on ordering the Department of the Air Force to establish a pilot program examining whether...

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