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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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.

Army Cancels Planned Public Visits to Trinity Bomb Site in April. You Can Blame 'Oppenheimer.'

The Army has canceled the April 6 open house for the public to visit the New Mexico site of the Trinity atomic bomb blast for...

US, NATO Warn Russia of Potential Consequences for Attack on Ukrainian Navy

The U.S. and NATO warned Russia of possible consequences for the attack upon and seizure of three small Ukrainian Navy ships.

Ailing George H.W. Bush Did a Last 'CAVU' Favor for Pence's Marine Son

The former president wrote a congratulatory note to the Marine son of Vice President Mike Pence.

White House Proposes Huge Increase in War Funding

The White House on Monday proposed a massive increase in the fiscal 2020 budget for Overseas Contingency Operations.

Trump Backs 'Red Flag' Laws That Could Impact Veteran Gun Ownership

President Donald Trump said Monday that he supported the so-called "red flag" laws on gun sales and ownership.

Former SecDef Weighs in on Syria, Turkey and Mattis' Departure

Former Defense Secretary Ashton Carter is out with a book on the inner workings of the Pentagon.

US Troops Staying Behind In Syria Could Face Threats From Assad Regime

U.S. troops guarding oil wells in Syria could face a threat from the regime of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.

Up to 600 Troops Now Set to Remain in Syria Indefinitely, Top General Says

The fight against ISIS continues.

FBI Has 'Control' Over a Dozen Saudi Acquaintances of Pensacola Shooter

About a "dozen or so" Saudi nationals are under the control of the FBI amid an ongoing investigation, DefSec Esper said.

Iran Has Backed Off of Challenging US Since Soleimani Killing, General Says

Tensions between Iran and the U.S. military have eased since the airstrike that killed Qasem Soleimani.

Trump Gave Military a Standing Order to Target and Kill Soleimani: Pentagon Official

The U.S. military had standing approval from President Donald Trump to take out Qasem Soleimani at will.

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