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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Gen. Joseph L. Lengyel visits with members of the Tennessee National Guard

Retiring National Guard Chief Pushes Again for a 'Space Guard'

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Duckworth Says She'll Block Military Promotions Until Vindman Gets Consideration

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President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump pose for a photo with U.S. Airmen on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Dec. 27, 2018. (U.S. Air Force/Staff Sgt. Timothy Moore)

Trump Signs Off on Pentagon Strategy to Withdraw 9,500 Troops from Germany

The DoD said that Trump approved the withdrawal proposals presented at a White House briefing by Defense Secretary Esper.

Soldiers conduct modified military funeral honors in Arlington National Cemetery.

Arlington Cemetery Eases COVID Restrictions On Burial Honors

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Four Directions co-founder O.J. Semans, right, and Marcella LeBeau, whose ancestor died at Wounded Knee, watch during a news conference Tuesday, June 25, 2019, on Capitol Hill in Washington. At left Rep. Paul Cook, R-Calif., talks with Rep. Deb Haaland, D-N.M. Advocates for Native Americans called for Congress to revoke the Medals of Honor given to the U.S. soldiers who participated in the Wounded Knee massacre. (AP Photo/Kali Robinson)

Sen. Warren: Revoke Medals of Honor Awarded to Troops in 'Wounded Knee' Massacre

The amendment is similar to the "Remove the Stain Act" introduced in the House and Senate last November.

In this May 27, 2016 file photo, Taliban fighters react to a speech by their senior leader in the Shindand district of Herat province, Afghanistan. (AP Photos/Allauddin Khan, File)

Lawmakers Want Hearings on Claims Russia Set Bounties on Deployed US Troops

The Defense Department has been silent on the topic, referring questions to the White House.

More than 100 Soldiers from the Maryland Army National Guard provided a nightly security presence over historical landmarks along the National Mall in June 2020.

Maryland National Guard Working to Reimburse Troops Who Missed Paychecks

Lawmakers have gotten involved to make sure the mobilized troops get paid.

Maryland Army National Guard's 1229th Transportation Company deliver food

Mobilized Maryland National Guard Soldiers Miss June Paychecks

Some troops missed June 15 paychecks as multiple call-ups and orders lead to paperwork mix-ups.

U.S. Forces Korea commander Gen. Robert Abrams wears the new Army Green Service Uniform

General Dons Army's New 'Greens' Uniform to Mark 70th Anniversary of Korean War

Army Gen. Robert Abrams, head of U.S. Forces Korea, donned the retro but newly authorized "greens" uniform Thursday.

United Nations Command Honor Guard remove a dignified transfer case

US Returns Remains of 147 Soldiers in Largest-Ever Korean War Repatriation

DPAA forensics teams have determined that all the remains are Korean.

Troops display flags during a Memorial Day ceremony in South Korea

US Forces Korea Announces Survey to Name New Campaign Against Racism

U.S. troops stationed in South Korea will get to choose from four options to name the command's new diversity campaign.

Texas Army National Guard rescue Houston residents from Hurricane Harvey

Hurricane Season Looms for National Guard Forces Still Tasked with Pandemic Response

The hurricane season officially began June 1.

Sailors disembark USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) after the ship’s return to Norfolk Naval Station following a seven month deployment.

Defense Production Still Caught in COVID-19 Slowdown, Top Weapons Buyer Says

Despite a tentative reopening of the economy, production is still seeing disruptions.

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