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.
Top Stories
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Number of US troops in Afghanistan could increase to help with drawdown efforts
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New Marines workout uniform to be tested this summer, available next year
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Investigation finds failures in use of medical helicopters for civil disturbance mission
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Joyride with ATV led to airman’s death in Kuwait last year, investigation finds
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DOD, VA stop use of Johnson & Johnson vaccine due to safety concerns
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Christine Wormuth to be nominated as next Army secretary
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Air Force highlights 'airpower' in new mission statement
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All defense personnel, families eligible for coronavirus vaccines starting April 19
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US service members killed in Vietnam helicopter crash remembered on 20th anniversary
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Fort Benning is being considered as the next military base to house migrant children
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Navy, Marine Corps to work together to standardize rules following deadly AAV accident
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One-star admiral is fired, but Navy won’t give specifics
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Air Force commander is fired for fraternization
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Pentagon reviewing request to house migrant children at California base
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Pentagon issues policy allowing transgender troops to serve in preferred gender, reversing Trump ban
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500 migrant children scheduled to arrive Tuesday at Fort Bliss
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Diversity chief for Special Operations Command under investigation for social media posts
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'Our boys, they fought to their last breath': Mothers of two Marines killed in training accident seek lasting change
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Fort Bliss to house up to 5,000 children as migration increases along US-Mexico border
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Pentagon approves request for housing migrant children at Texas bases
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Veterans, civilian advocates bring expertise to Pentagon’s commission on military sexual assault
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Pentagon receives request to house migrant children at military bases in Texas
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15th MEU commander fired following investigation into deadly training accident
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Army focuses on defending and fighting in Arctic region with new strategy
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VA's whole health program for veterans shows drop in opioid use
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The first female Army chief will be appointed in the next 20 years, McConville says
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National Guard member supporting Capitol security mission found dead
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Indo-Pacific commander: Long-range missiles and missile defense are needed to challenge threats from China
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Indo-Pacific commander tells senators more money is needed to defend against Chinese threats
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White House focuses on two female military officers during International Women’s Day event
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Fort Lee under consideration for housing unaccompanied migrant children
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National Guard troops to receive ribbons for protecting nation’s capital
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Most military families eligible for vaccine starting in April
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Rocket attack in Iraq raises concern about escalation of violence in the region
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Space Force general wants rules for space
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Austin calls on DOD workforce to reaffirm values, ethical conduct
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Naval Academy wants students to begin coronavirus vaccinations by the end of March
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Seventeen teams of troops organized to support vaccine efforts throughout US
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US airstrike in Syria killed one, injured two
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Independent commission to examine all options in combating sexual assaults in the military
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US airstrike on Iranian-backed militias was meant as a warning against future attacks
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Annual service academies report finds coronavirus pandemic resulted in a drop in sexual assault reports
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Fourth sailor to die from the coronavirus in February remembered as 'amazing father,' 'treasured friend'
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Marine from viral video on military sex crimes says her perpetrator was a platoon sergeant and victim advocate
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Fourth sailor dies in February from coronavirus
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Military families enrolled in Tricare Prime receive waiver from fees for coronavirus vaccine
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Marine posts video attacking military’s handling of her sexual assault
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Seven soldiers to present their ideas on improving the Army’s program targeting sexual assault
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Vaccinated sailors to have some health restrictions lifted under Navy’s new coronavirus guidance
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Most families living in military housing will be protected by all 18 tenant rights by June
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Report: Marine Corps has most hazing complaints among military services for fifth year in a row
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Marine mothers have year to return to fitness standards with new policy
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Biden launches Pentagon review of US strategy for China
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Coronavirus outbreak on USS Theodore Roosevelt was made worse by Navy's failure to follow procedures, DOD IG concludes
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National Guard to conduct DC mission through mid-March; costs to reach nearly $500 million
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Submarine technician dies from coronavirus, second sailor this week to succumb to the disease
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Navy staff instructor at Great Lakes dies of coronavirus complications
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Several pounds of explosives missing during Marine training exercise at Twentynine Palms, investigators say
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Georgia-based sailor is 20th US military coronavirus death
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Two more US service members die from the coronavirus
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Navy task force makes 56 recommendations to address diversity and bias
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Senators question nominee for deputy defense secretary about defense budget, fighting sexual assault
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Navy looking at ways to encourage sailors to get the coronavirus vaccine
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Space Force announces new rank names for guardians
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Half of DOD’s coronavirus vaccines have been administered to personnel
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Navy delays start of fitness testing until July
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Biden ends Trump-ordered ban on transgender service members
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Austin is sworn in as defense secretary, attends briefings on coronavirus pandemic, other operations
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Commander of Tennessee-based naval center is fired after investigation
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Coronavirus kills Reserve sailor and National Guard airman
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Miller says he’s ready to leave his job as defense secretary
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Pentagon authorizes up to 25,000 troops to protect nation’s capital
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Norquist reportedly will step in as acting defense secretary after Biden's inauguration
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Retired Navy SEAL is questioned by FBI after bragging in video about involvement in Capitol riot
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Joint Chiefs of Staff condemn riot at Capitol and affirm Biden’s election win
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Army to review thousands of discharges of veterans who suffered from traumas
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Drawdown of troops from Afghanistan still ongoing despite restrictions in new NDAA
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Adm. Gilday announces 10-year plan for Navy to compete against Russia, China
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Fort Lee instructor is second active-duty soldier, 15th service member to die from coronavirus
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New Arctic strategy calls for more Navy activity in the region as competition from Russia, China increases
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Army to update hairstyle, grooming standards in January
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Navy restricts travel to all but three installations as coronavirus pandemic worsens
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Airman firefighter dies responding to building fire in West Virginia
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Army Green Beret charged in Illinois bowling alley shooting suffers from PTSD, attorney says
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Miller says last US troops in Afghanistan will be special operations forces
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Acting defense secretary travels to Afghanistan despite Taliban attacks
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Pentagon denies report that cooperation with Biden's transition team has halted
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USS Theodore Roosevelt searching for sailor believed to be overboard off Southern California
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Gen. McKenzie: Troop drawdowns in Iraq, Afghanistan will limit how US assists future operations
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More than a dozen military bases chosen for troops to receive first doses of coronavirus vaccines
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Pentagon wants troops to volunteer for coronavirus vaccine
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Trump orders the withdrawal of the majority of US troops in Somalia
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Milley wants the military to move away from permanent overseas basing of troops
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Adm. Aquilino nominated to lead US Indo-Pacific Command
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Navy reservist is 13th service member to die from coronavirus
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Military health care personnel will be the first in the DOD to receive coronavirus vaccine
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Pentagon announces fourth military death in November from coronavirus
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Navy says rebuilding USS Bonhomme Richard after fire would be too expensive
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Miller diverts from Middle East tour to visit troops in Somalia
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Joyride with ATV led to airman’s death in Kuwait last year, investigation finds
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DOD, VA stop use of Johnson & Johnson vaccine due to safety concerns
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Christine Wormuth to be nominated as next Army secretary
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Air Force highlights 'airpower' in new mission statement
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All defense personnel, families eligible for coronavirus vaccines starting April 19