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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![Marines A Company, 1st Battalion, 1st Marines [A/1/1] return fire from a house window during a search and clear mission in the battle of Hue, February 1968. (U.S. Marine Corps Archives & Special Collections/Sergeant Bruce A. Atwell)](http://images03.military.com/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail_large/public/2019-09/battle-of-hue-firefight-900.jpg?itok=kM8qTUox "Marines A Company, 1st Battalion, 1st Marines [A/1/1] return fire from a house window during a search and clear mission in the battle of Hue, February 1968. (U.S. Marine Corps Archives & Special Collections/Sergeant Bruce A. Atwell)")
Purple Heart Vets from Vietnam Could Win a Trip to Former Battlefields
The group's annual "Return to Vietnam" drawing is open until Nov. 29.
Alarming VA Report Totals Decade of Veteran Suicides
The VA released a report Friday showing that more than 60,000 veterans died by suicide from 2008-17.
It's Official: AMVETS Will Hold Memorial Day Rally in D.C. to Replace 'Rolling Thunder'
AMVETS will sponsor a "Rolling Thunder"-style motorcycle rally next Memorial Day weekend in Washington, D.C.
US Troops Deploying to Saudi Arabia, UAE to Counter Iran
The U.S. will send a few hundred troops and air defense measures to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates to counter Iran...
'Col. Ned Stark' Sounds Off on Air Force Promotion System Overhaul
Col. Jason Lamb, took the stage before a packed audience of airmen with Lt. Gen. Brian Kelly.
The Drought Is Over: Pentagon Spokesman Holds 1st Formal Press Briefing
Pentagon chief spokesman Jonathan Hoffman's predecessors had not held an on-the-record briefing since May 2018.
US Has No Immediate Plans to Boost Forces to Counter Iran: Pentagon
The U.S. is awaiting a final assessment from the Saudis on "where they believe the attacks came from."
West Point Grad Esper Fields Tough Question on Army-Air Force Game Loyalties
Defense Secretary Mark Esper feigned neutrality Wednesday on the upcoming Army-Air Force football game.
AFSOC's 'Ultimate Battle Plane' Now Operating in Afghanistan
The new AC-130J "Ghostrider" gunship has begun combat missions in Afghanistan.
Air Force Wing Ready for Disaster Response Worldwide 'Anytime, Anywhere'
The 621st Contingency Response Wing has the mission to set up or restore airfields in disaster response.
SecDef Esper: The Military's Next Big Fight May Start in Space
The U.S. military needs to move quickly to stand up U.S. Space Force as a military branch, Defense Secretary Mark Esper said.
1st Female Airman to Earn Ranger Tab Is Now Training for Disaster Response
She made history. Now, she's training to make a difference.
Special Forces Soldier Identified as Latest Combat Death in Afghanistan
The soldier killed in Afghanistan on Monday has been identified as Army Sgt. 1st Class Jeremy Griffin.
Lockheed, Aerojet Rocketdyne Working on a Mach 5 Cruise Missile
The arms race in hypersonics has become a major concern for the Air Force.
The Story of Rick Rescorla, Vietnam Vet and 9/11 Hero
The late Army Col. Rick Rescorla acted heroically as a civilian in the south tower of the World Trade Center on Sept. 11.
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Missing Camp Pendleton Marine Found Unharmed in Texas
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The report notes that double-walling the tanks is expected to cost 10 times more than the current option.
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The "Storm Area 51" invitation spawned festivals in the tiny Nevada towns of Rachel and Hiko nearest the military site.
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Air Force Col. Stephen Jones admits that having emotional ties to a drone may seem a bit strange to an outsider.
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Green said leaders must stay plugged into what's happening on social media.
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