Caitlin M. Kenney

Caitlin M. Kenney covers the Pentagon for Stars and Stripes.

She joined Stripes in 2018 and has covered the military for several years across the United States. Kenney is a graduate of the University of Massachusetts, Amherst where she earned a degree in journalism.

Email: kenney.caitlin@stripes.com | Phone: 202-643-8358 | Twitter: @caitlinmkenney

Email: kenney.caitlin@stripes.com

Phone: 202-643-8358

Twitter: @caitlinmkenney

Senator wants ship named for Navy cryptologist Shannon Kent

Senior Chief Petty Officer Shannon Kent was the first female U.S. servicemember killed in Syria since the U.S.-led coalition’s campaign against the Islamic State began there in late 2014.

Soldiers from 2nd Battalion, 34th Armored Regiment, 1st Infantry Division from Fort Riley, Kansas, march in formation during Poland's Constitution Day Parade in Warsaw, Poland, May 3, 2019. The United States plans to send an additional 1,000 troops to Poland to help enhance that country’s ability to defend itself amid fears of Russian aggression in Eastern Europe. <br>U.S. Army photo/ Sgt. Thomas Mort

US plans to send 1,000 more troops to Poland

There are about 4,500 American troops in Poland now on a rotational basis, according to a U.S. official, and the additional 1,000 servicemembers will be sent to “enhance mutual interoperability” between the two militaries.

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House lawmakers question whether Tyndall Air Force Base, Camp Lejeune should be rebuilt

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Report: Specialized protective equipment, family leave among issues affecting female servicemembers

Three sailors arrested in Georgia on charges of rape

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Navy recruit dies one week before graduation

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Navy’s F-35C Lightning II finally declared ‘mission ready’

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Air Force Academy installs thousands of cameras for cadet safety

US military aircraft delivering aid for Venezuela

Amid spread of measles in state, Joint Base Lewis-McChord prepares to avoid a possible outbreak

Two ships collide off the southeastern US coast, minor damage reported

Report: ISIS in Syria could resurge within 6 to 12 months after US withdrawal

Claims of sexual assault increased at military academies, but reporting remains low

Sailor charged with setting fire to urine samples

Servicemembers, DOD civilians could pay less in taxes this year following overhaul to tax code

Navy denies claims related to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune

Commission: Should women have to register for the draft?

Navy Surface Forces’ strategy focused on fight for power

More than 500,000 servicemembers now enrolled in new Blended Retirement System

Mattis’ chief of staff is newest departure from Pentagon

Marines integrate male and female platoons during recruit training for the first time

US appeals court rules in favor of Trump transgender ban, but policy still can’t be enforced

Marine killed New Year’s Day at DC barracks after fellow Marine fires service weapon

Shanahan picks DOD comptroller Norquist as new deputy defense secretary

Mattis’ replacement faces tightrope walk between Capitol Hill, Trump

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‘He was my heart’: Fallen Marine captain lived his dream of flying

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Army launches website to help soldiers prepare for new combat fitness test

Hundreds of servicemembers targeted by prison inmates in sextortion ring

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F-22s from storm-damaged Tyndall arrive at Eglin AFB

Pentagon spends nearly $1B on audit that finds many failures, including IT security issues

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Access to Tyndall AFB for servicemembers to assess hurricane damage ends

Two dead in Ukrainian fighter jet crash, US pilot 'involved'

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