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Natalie Stephens (right) with her classmates in the Air Force Reserve Officers’ Training Corp in Novemeber, 2020.

Natalie Stephens Awarded Air Force Cadet of the Year

By Vanessa Hudson, Assistant News Editor May 3, 2023

  University of Utah senior Natalie Stephens was named Navy Federal Credit Union’s Air Force ROTC Student of the Year for 2022. The prestigious award honors "the best and brightest ROTC seniors...

Fort Douglas Military Museum on the University of Utah campus in Salt Lake City on Monday March 29, 2023.

Fort Douglas Relocation Opens Up 50 Acres of Land for the U

By Stevie Shaughnessey, Home Stretch Producer, Host April 7, 2023

  During the most recent Utah state legislative session, the University of Utah was granted $100 million to relocate the army reserves at Fort Douglas to Camp Williams, a National Guard training...

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Hibben: Apologies for Military Mistakes Are Not Enough

By Aya Hibben, Opinion Writer September 30, 2021

  On Aug. 29, the United States military fired a drone missile in Afghanistan — a “righteous strike.” But really, this was a tragic mistake, killing 10 civilians, 7 of which were children. The...

An American flag (Photo by Justin Prather | Daily Utah Chronicle).

Alexander: Real Patriotism is Critiquing Your Nation

By CJ Alexander, Special Projects Managing Editor September 28, 2021

  If you know me, you know I’m extremely outspoken about the United States and its numerous flaws. In high school, I even wrote a speech highlighting America’s problems of inequality, incarceration...

U Professors Research Suggests that Preventive Methods can Save Lives of Military Personnel

U Professor’s Research Suggests that Preventive Methods can Save Lives of Military Personnel

By Jacob Rueda August 24, 2019

A study published by the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) revealed that a number of military personnel with suicidal tendencies are at greater risk of self-harm because they keep firearms...

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Art and Chill: Make it Interesting with Military Memorials

By Adelina Whitten November 8, 2018

  Autumn brings beautifully colored leaves and countless festivities. Little did you know, there’s more than just corn mazes and pumpkin decorating. In fact, notable experiences wait around every...

(Photo by: Master Sgt. Kellen Kroening)

Alvarado: Black and Invisible: Black Women Neglected by the Military

By Andrea Alvarado November 7, 2018

  In Jan. 2017, the United States Army lifted a ban on dreadlocks and twists for female soldiers. For many women currently serving in the army or already retired, this symbolized a step towards...

Barney: A Veterans Perspective on the Middle East

Barney: A Veteran’s Perspective on the Middle East

By Autumn Barney September 28, 2017

In todayís America, there is so much hateful rhetoric surrounding people from the Middle East. Mosques have been burnt down, individuals attacked, religious clothing torn and racial slurs uttered. I find...

H2H: Is U.S. Military Involvement Necessary

H2H: Is U.S. Military Involvement Necessary

By Nicholas Coleman and Connor Richards September 11, 2017

U.S. Intervention Extends Tragedies by Connor Richards While at the Fort Myer military base in Arlington, Virginia, in August, President Donald Trump announced changes to the United States’ military...

Barney: Grateful For My Time Served

Barney: Grateful For My Time Served

By Autumn Barney September 11, 2017

I’ve written a few articles about the military. People always ask me why I joined. I wish I could say I did it because I wanted to serve my country or for school benefits or for any specific reason. But...