Sarah Sicard
Senior Editor, Military Times
Sarah Sicard is a Senior Editor with Military Times. She previously served as the Digitial Editor of Military Times and the Army Times Editor. Other work can be found at National Defense Magazine, Task & Purpose, and Defense News.
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As DFACs close at Fort Carson, empty food kiosks leave soldiers hungry
Fort Carson has done away with weekend DFAC service.
What’s at stake for the military on election night
Defense budgets, military priorities and veteran representation in Congress are on the table in tonight's election.
LIVE COVERAGE on election night: Voting results and the military impact
Bookmark this site for the latest military and defense policy news on election night.
Why a self-reliant Iraqi military may take ‘years, if not decades’ and could require a ‘generation’ to reform
ISIS fighters have shifted from cities to increased violent attacks in rural areas, including regular assassinations of tribal leaders and village elders.
Russian fighter jet flies dangerously close to US airplane, Navy says
Monday's encounter over the Black Sea was the latest in a string of hazardous intercepts involving U.S. Navy recon planes and Russian fighter jets.
The new BMT: The Air Force has added another week to basic training
The BMT changes — which will also include a renewed focus on Air Force history and heroes, increased physical training sessions, and possibly a full weapons qualification program — are part of the Air Force’s effort to increase the readiness and lethality of the new airmen it produces.
Air Force Academy’s falcon mascot improving after injury at West Point
An Air Force falcon injured at West Point during a prank Saturday before the annual rivalry football game between the service academies is back home and showing signs of improvement.
Best pics of the week: Nov. 4, 2018
Some of the best photos from across the military.
Prognosis unclear for Air Force falcon mascot hurt in West Point prank
An Air Force Academy falcon mascot that was injured during a prank before the annual rivalry football game against Army is recovering back in Colorado, but her long-term prognosis is unclear.
Military families battle mice, mold and mushrooms at the mercy of private landlords
Mold and rodents are two of the biggest infestations families living in military housing face.
