Leo Shane III

Deputy Editor

Leo covers Congress, Veterans Affairs and the White House for Military Times. He has covered Washington, D.C. since 2004, focusing on military personnel and veterans policies. His work has earned numerous honors, including a 2009 Polk award, a 2010 National Headliner Award, the IAVA Leadership in Journalism award and the VFW News Media award.

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US troop numbers in Eastern Europe could continue to grow

The head of U.S. European Command said that Eastern Europe could be a future site for more NATO and American forces.

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Biden outlines military plans to build port in Gaza for aid

In a State of the Union address, President Joe Biden said a temporary pier would boost humanitarian assistance.

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Japan hastens pursuit of unmanned ground vehicles for its military

Foreign vendors are so far dominating Tokyo's lineup of trial robots, as the government tries to catch up on the use of unmanned systems.

Space acquisitions chief wants more authority to blacklist contractors

Frank Calvelli told lawmakers that while the Contractor Responsibility Watch List is a helpful tool, he'd like to see its authorities expanded.

A Multi-Mission Reconnaissance Craft sails out of the Del Mar Boat Basin during Project Convergence Capstone 4 at Camp Pendleton, California.

Marine Corps eyeing more recon boats from Australian ‘Whiskey Project’

A Multi-Mission Reconnaissance Craft was photographed at the Army’s Project Convergence Capstone 4 earlier this year.

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V-22 Osprey could see second life, with new drive system, wings in 2050s

The V-22 could see a second chapter, if the services keep the fuselages beyond the 2050s and give them new wings and drive systems to extend their lives.

New tech aims to make Marines more lethal shooters

The tools include shot tracking, instant feedback, new simulators and devices that improve technique.

How the Marine Corps’ barracks got to be so bad, according to 2 generals

Years of spending more on weapons systems than on quality of life was one reason, the Marine Corps’ budget chief said.

Marines test mixed reality ‘telemaintenance’ for battlefield repairs

Using mixed reality headsets, technicians and Marines can 'see' the same view and conduct repairs.

Emirati F-35 prospects languish amid high-stakes Chinese, US courting

In April, Abu Dhabi dispatched defense officials to Beijing and Washington for cooperation negotiations in a matter of weeks.

Marines’ tech chief unveils latest network, command-and-control effort

The Marine Corps wants to ensure all the right data can flow between its small units operating forward and their joint and coalition partners in theater.

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Trapped in a kill zone in Vietnam, this soldier learned that bravery is more than physical

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Leo Shane III

Deputy Editor

All Stories By Leo

US troop numbers in Eastern Europe could continue to grow

The head of U.S. European Command said that Eastern Europe could be a future site for more NATO and American forces.

Biden outlines military plans to build port in Gaza for aid

In a State of the Union address, President Joe Biden said a temporary pier would boost humanitarian assistance.

Japan hastens pursuit of unmanned ground vehicles for its military

Foreign vendors are so far dominating Tokyo's lineup of trial robots, as the government tries to catch up on the use of unmanned systems.

Space acquisitions chief wants more authority to blacklist contractors

Frank Calvelli told lawmakers that while the Contractor Responsibility Watch List is a helpful tool, he'd like to see its authorities expanded.

Marine Corps eyeing more recon boats from Australian ‘Whiskey Project’

A Multi-Mission Reconnaissance Craft was photographed at the Army’s Project Convergence Capstone 4 earlier this year.

Register to Attend

The conference will explore the latest developments for joint war fighting, command and control, cyber, space, artificial intelligence, and more.

V-22 Osprey could see second life, with new drive system, wings in 2050s

The V-22 could see a second chapter, if the services keep the fuselages beyond the 2050s and give them new wings and drive systems to extend their lives.

New tech aims to make Marines more lethal shooters

The tools include shot tracking, instant feedback, new simulators and devices that improve technique.

How the Marine Corps’ barracks got to be so bad, according to 2 generals

Years of spending more on weapons systems than on quality of life was one reason, the Marine Corps’ budget chief said.

Marines test mixed reality ‘telemaintenance’ for battlefield repairs

Using mixed reality headsets, technicians and Marines can 'see' the same view and conduct repairs.

Emirati F-35 prospects languish amid high-stakes Chinese, US courting

In April, Abu Dhabi dispatched defense officials to Beijing and Washington for cooperation negotiations in a matter of weeks.

Marines’ tech chief unveils latest network, command-and-control effort

The Marine Corps wants to ensure all the right data can flow between its small units operating forward and their joint and coalition partners in theater.

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