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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Russian fighter jets were recently deployed to Libya

Russia Sends Advanced Fighter Jets to Back Mercenaries in Libya

Army Gen. Stephen Townsend said the move threatens a major escalation in the civil war.

A Memorial Day remembrance ceremony held on Wheeler Army Airfield.

Americans Gather for Virtual Tributes to Honor Fallen Troops on Memorial Day

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Air Force Gen. John E. Hyten discusses the DoD's COVID-19 efforts.

Experts Challenge General’s Rosy Forecast for Post-Pandemic Military

The military's readiness for post-coronavirus threats came into question at a defense forum.

U.S. Soldiers carry a wounded soldier to a medical evacuation point, during Decisive Action Rotation 17-04 at the National Training Center.

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Two classic books on war are back on high school reading lists in Palmer, Alaska.

Delaware Army National Guard coronavirus assistance

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National Guard troops would be deprived of federal benefits under current orders for the COVID-19 call-ups.

Headstone of a fallen German WWII POW at Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery

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The Military Religious Freedom Foundation is preparing to sue unless the VA removes headstones bearing Nazi symbols.

U.S. Marine Col. Jeffrey C. Holton Camp Pendleton

As States Relax Rules, Military Bases Take First Reopening Steps

Military bases are cautiously resuming activities as states relax COVID-19 restrictions.

The Department of Veterans Affairs is intensifying efforts to end veteran homelessness after three years of no progress. (Getty Images/Debbie Helbing)

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The Department of Veterans Affairs asked the public to write checks and donate food for homeless veterans.

Secretary of Defense Dr. Mark T. Esper holds a conference with industry leaders from the Pentagon Briefing Room May 15, 2020.

SecDef Keeps Military Stop-Movement Order in Place After Review

Defense Secretary Mark Esper reviews the stop-movement order every 15 days, officials said.

A bugler from the U.S. Army Band plays Taps at Arlington National Cemetery.

Arlington Cemetery to Stay Closed to Public for Memorial Day

Family members will have limited access for visits to Arlington National Cemetery.

Afghan special forces stand guard at the site of a suicide bomber attack on the outskirts of Kabul.

US Presses Forward with Afghan Withdrawal Plan Despite Spate of Horrific Attacks

The U.S. still plans to draw down 8,600 troops in Afghanistan by July.

The Arlington Memorial Amphitheater sits adjacent to Arlington National Cemetery.

Arlington National Cemetery Goes Virtual to Commemorate Milestone Anniversary

The cemetery has turned to virtual events during the COVID-19 outbreak.

The dock landing ship USS Whidbey Island.

24 Navy Ships Went to the Shipyard for Repairs. Only 3 Made It Back to Sea on Time

The Navy has done better on lowering costs through a contracting procedure called the Multiple Award Contract-Multi Order.

Retired Generals to Congress: Boost Funding for National Parks to Let Veterans Heal

Added funding would preserve national parks in part as healing spaces for veterans under stress, they say.

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