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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Air Force Reproves Senate Candidate Doug Collins on Campaign Ads in Uniform

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Vice President Joe Biden shakes hands aboard the USS Ronald Reagan.

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Barbara M. Barrett (L) sits with Sen. Martha McSally (R-AZ)

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Medal of Honor ceremony for retired U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Ronald J. Shurer II.

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Vice Admiral Jerome M. Adams, United States Surgeon General, speaks

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U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams is warning that some American populations may be reluctant to take a COVID-19 vaccine.

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Army Gen. Gustave Perna and Donald Trump

'Shots in Arms Within 24 Hours:' Army General's Complex Vaccine Delivery Task Takes Shape

Once a COVID-19 vaccine is ready, all eyes will be on a four-star Army officer -- Gen. Gus Perna.

He Was Convicted of War Crimes and Pardoned by Trump. Now He Wants to Reform Military Justice

Clint Lorance hopes to revamp the military justice system that convicted him of war crimes.

A military working dog handler draws blood from Bubo, a patrol explosive detector dog.

Military Working Dogs Now Have Their Own 'Walking Blood Bank' in Iraq

Prescreening means donors are now available for injured military working dogs in Iraq.

President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden debate

Candidates Skirt Military and Veterans Issues in Debate Focused on COVID-19, Ethics

The last presidential debate featured personal attacks and domestic issues.

Then-President Barack Obama bestows the Medal of Honor on retired Command Sgt. Maj. Bennie G. Adkins on Sept. 15, 2014. Adkins distinguished himself during 38 hours of close-combat fighting against enemy forces in Vietnam in March 1966. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Bernardo Fuller)

Medal of Honor Recipient Bennie Adkins to Be Buried at Arlington

The legendary soldier, who died of COVID-19, will be laid to rest in December.

Secretary of Defense Mark Esper conducts Virtual Engagement with Industry Partners

SecDef Details Plan to Boost Alliances to Counter China and Russia

The U.S. is counting on stronger alliances to counter near-peer enemies.

Vice President Joe Biden addresses National Defense University at Fort McNair.

List of Former Senior Military Leaders Backing Biden Now Outnumbers Trump's

A group released a second list of endorsements for the former vice president.

Mortarmen practice crew drills during an exercise at Fort Polk.

The Army Wants Units to Train and Modernize Simultaneously for Specific Regions

Officials want to implement the plan across the total Army for fiscal 2022.

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