Rachel S. Cohen

Rachel S. Cohen has covered the military and defense industry since 2016. Her work has appeared in Military Times, Air and Space Forces Magazine, Inside Defense, the Washington Post among other publications.

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Gen. Mike Minihan, commander of Air Mobility Command

How Do You Change a Command's Culture? This General Tried Being Direct About War with China.

In 2021, fresh off his previous role as deputy commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, Minihan knew that a massive overhaul...

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Rep. Michael Lawler, R-N.Y., left, confronts House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y.

Federal Government Shutdown Grinds into a Second Week as Tempers Flare at the Capitol

As the federal government shutdown enters a second week, there’s no discernible endgame in sight.

U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) questions U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi as she testifies before the Senate Judiciary Committee in the Hart Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C.

Trump Targets Blumenthal, Calling for Investigation into Senator's Vietnam Service Claims

President Donald Trump is targeting U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal again after Connecticut’s senior U.S. senator grilled U.S...

Pvt. Paul Douglas, age 50, performs a rifle inspection with his drill instructor aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot S.C., 1942. Douglas, at age 50 was the oldest recruit in the history of Parris Island, and went on to become a purple heart recipient and Chicago senator (DVIDS).

At 50, He Survived Marine Boot Camp — Then Fought at Peleliu and Okinawa

When 50-year-old Paul Douglas showed up at Marine Corps boot camp in 1942, the white-haired economics professor looked more...

Pack and transport platoon of the Russian army. Southern Military District. Ministry of Defense of Russia (Wikimedia Commons).

Ukrainian Drones Attack Russian Cavalry Troops in Rare 21st-Century Encounter

A short video circulating online this month appears to show a Russian mounted patrol being struck by a Ukrainian drone near...

When The Government Can Afford Everything Except The Essentials

Every shutdown forces the government to decide what counts as “essential.” Air traffic controllers and TSA agents fall into...

Troops Will Miss Paychecks Next Week Without Action on the Government Shutdown

The federal government shutdown is raising anxiety levels among service members and their families, because those in uniform...

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Rain Drenches Tent Camps in Central Gaza

Rain drenches tent camps in central Gaza as winter storm continues in the war-battered enclave.

Senators Question National Guard Officials on Lawfulness of Deployment Orders

Senators question National Guard officials on lawfulness of deployment orders.

President Trump Delivers Year-End Remarks

President Trump delivers his year-end remarks at the White House Congressional Ball.

NTSB 'Vehemently Opposes' Draft on Airspace Safety

NTSB 'vehemently opposes' draft on airspace safety following DC mid-air crash.

Investigations and Features

In One of the Marines' Most Iconic Jobs, a Stunning Pattern of Suicide

Marine Corps drill instructors are a national symbol of discipline. But for some, their imposing persona belies a dark...

Army Capt. Jeremy Kuykendall and his wife Kate, cradle their daughter

Unsupervised: Military Child Care Centers Slow to Report Abuse with Little Oversight

A Military.com investigation into military day care centers revealed that service branch rules generally prioritize...

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Army Sergeant Pleads Not Guilty to Charges That He Shot 5 People at a Georgia Base

An Army sergeant has pleaded not guilty in the shootings of five people at a Georgia base in August.

Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, right, speaks as Sen. Steve Daines, R-Mont., listens Wednesday, March 15, 2023, on Capitol Hill in Washington. (AP Photo/Mariam Zuhaib)

Defense Bill Will "Turbocharge" Surging Military Recruiting Numbers: Senator

Sen. Joni Ernst told Military.com that provisions included in the new NDAA will "turbocharge" military recruiting efforts.

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Defense Bill Will "Turbocharge" Surging Military Recruiting Numbers: Senator

Sen. Joni Ernst told Military.com that provisions included in the new NDAA will "turbocharge" military recruiting efforts.

A Look at the US Military’s Unusually Large Force Near Venezuela

The U.S. military has amassed an unusually large force in the Caribbean Sea and the waters off the coast of Venezuela since...

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The missing U.S. Air Force Skymaster 2469. The plane disappeared without a trace somewhere in the Yukon on January 26, 1950. (Andrew Gregg)

U.S. Air Force Plane Has Been Missing in the Yukon for 75 Years. The Military Won't Search for It: This Team Hopes New Technology Can Help

The Douglas C-54 Skymaster departed Anchorage on January 26, 1950, carrying 42 service members and Joyce Espe—a pregnant...

Sgt. Marco Capetillo, a motor transport operator with Combat Logistics Battalion 13, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), cuts the hair of Cpl. Regis Dupont, a maintenance management specialist with 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) aboard amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), Dec. 13, 2022. Barbering services are offered to all onboard in accordance with Navy grooming standards. (Eloise Johnson)

Air Force Shaving Guidance Update: When Do New Grooming Changes Take Place?

Service members across multiple branches are being provided new grooming guidelines ahead of their implementation in 2026.

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U.S. Air Force U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Rachel Harmon and Master Sgt. Tom Anderson, weapons loaders assigned to the 174th Attack Wing, checks an inert GBU 12 laser guided missile on an MQ-9 Reaper at Springfield-Beckley Air National Guard Base in Springfield, Ohio.

Two Space Force Units Bring the 'Invisible Front Line' to Ohio

A ceremonial ribbon-cutting is planned for Friday for the Space Intelligence Production Cell at the Springfield-Beckley Air...

A painting of a Defense Support Program satellite from the Air Force Art collection. DSP provides a variety of national security capabilities. Its flagship mission of launch detection was made famous during the Cold War. (U.S. Air Force image)

Clearing The Orbits: Space Force Partnerships In Orbital Cleanup

The growing congestion of Earth orbit has raised risks to satellites, space stations, and long-term space sustainability. The...

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A Look at the US Military’s Unusually Large Force Near Venezuela

The U.S. military has amassed an unusually large force in the Caribbean Sea and the waters off the coast of Venezuela since...

Commandant's 2026 Reading List Unveiled - 15 Must-Reads That Every Marine Needs Now

The U.S. Marine Corps unveiled its Fiscal Year 2026 Commandant's Professional Reading List on December 8, 2025, via ALMAR 024...

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Defense Bill Will "Turbocharge" Surging Military Recruiting Numbers: Senator

Sen. Joni Ernst told Military.com that provisions included in the new NDAA will "turbocharge" military recruiting efforts.

Coast Guard Drops References to Swastikas and Nooses Being ‘Potentially Divisive'

References in U.S. Coast Guard policy calling hate symbols “potentially divisive” have been removed.

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