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Kellan Howell

Kellan Howell is a continuous news writer for The Washington Times, covering defense and national security. Originally from Williamsburg, Virginia, Kellan graduated from James Madison University where she received bachelor's degrees in media arts and design and international affairs with a concentration in western European politics.
During her time at JMU, she interned for British technology and business news website "ITPro" in London and worked as a freelance reporter for The Washington Guardian. She was also an executive editor of 22807, a new student magazine covering arts and culture in the JMU community.
Kellan can be reached at khowell@washingtontimes.com.

Articles by Kellan Howell

Army approves first 22 female officers for ground combat jobs

The U.S. Army on Friday announced it has approved the first 22 women to be commissioned as infantry and armor officers after new rules issued last month opened all combat roles to female service members.

April 15, 2016

Citadel mulls allowing Muslim cadet to wear hijab, first religious uniform exception

The historic Citadel military academy is considering granting its first ever uniform exception to a female cadet who has asked to be allowed to wear a hijab in keeping with her Muslim faith.

April 15, 2016

U.S. government ranks worst among major industries on cybersecurity: Report

U.S. federal, state and local government agencies have the worst cybersecurity protocols compared to 17 major private industries, including transportation, retail and health care, according to a new report released Thursday.

April 15, 2016

China op-ed: Russia ‘humiliated’ U.S. with fly-by of warship

A new op-ed published by the Global Times, the mouthpiece of the ruling Chinese Communist Party, claims that Russia "humiliated" an "arrogant" United States when its warplanes buzzed a U.S. Navy ship in the Baltic Sea earlier this week.

April 15, 2016

Michael Cohen, top Trump surrogate, can’t vote for him because he’s a registered Democrat

Donald Trump's top campaign surrogate Michael Cohen admitted Thursday that he cannot vote for Mr. Trump in the New York primary next week because he is a registered Democrat.

April 14, 2016

China cites U.S. gun violence in response to human rights criticism: ‘Hold up a mirror’

China, responding to the State Department's harsh criticism of China's human rights abuses, condemned the United States' human rights record Thursday, pointing to police brutality and gun violence in the U.S.

April 14, 2016

Russia rejects criticism of close fly-by over U.S. ship

Russia says its warplanes respected all safety protocols when they buzzed a U.S. Navy destroyer in the Baltic Sea earlier this week.

April 14, 2016

Huma Abedin targeted in latest ISIS hit list; terror group identifies Brussels attackers

The Islamic State terrorist group on Wednesday published a hit list targeting moderate Muslims -- including top Hillary Clinton aide Huma Abedin -- in its English-language propaganda magazine Dabiq.

April 13, 2016

Brady Campaign anti-gun ad features Alice in Wonderland shooting herself in the face

A major gun-control group released a new ad which features Alice from "Alice in Wonderland" accidentally shooting herself in the face with a handgun.

April 13, 2016

29 German soldiers left to join ISIS; army may have dozens more jihadist sympathizers

Germany's Defense Ministry is proposing better screening of new army recruits over fears that Islamic State sympathizers could be joining up to get military training before returning to fight with the terrorists in Iraq and Syria.

April 13, 2016

Ethan Couch gets 2-year sentence, ‘affluenza’ teen’s rehab costs paid by taxpayers

A judge on Wednesday ordered Ethan Couch, the so-called "affluenza" teen, to serve nearly two years in jail after breaking his probation.

April 13, 2016

Ohio University Greek Week events cancelled over pro-Trump graffiti on free speech wall

National Greek leaders canceled several events scheduled for the upcoming Greek Week at Ohio University after learning students involved in the school's Greek life were responsible for a pro-Trump message graffitied on a free speech wall.

April 12, 2016

North Korea scolds Obama on sanctions in the voice of Abraham Lincoln

North Korea's propaganda machine sent a bizarre message to the White House this week, penning an open letter in the voice of Abraham Lincoln to scold President Obama for placing sanctions on the communist nation.

April 12, 2016

Andrew Tahmooressi, Marine held prisoner in Mexico, now arrested on drug charges

The U.S. Marine veteran who was imprisoned in Mexico after accidentally crossing the border illegally is now back in a jail in Illinois on drug charges.

April 12, 2016

Hundreds of ‘Democracy Spring’ protesters arrested at massive Capitol Hill sit-in

More than 400 protesters participating in a sit-in on Capitol Hill against the influence of big money in politics were arrested Monday, in the first day of what could be a week-long series of massive demonstrations.

April 12, 2016

Taliban militants announce start of ‘spring offensive’ in Afghanistan

The Taliban announced Tuesday the start of their warm-weather fighting season, vowing "large-scale attacks" in the 15th year of its war against the U.S.-backed Afghan government.

April 12, 2016

The Griswolds from Australia rock at Washington, D.C.’s 9:30 Club

Aussie indie rockers The Griswolds swung through Washington's 9:30 Club this unseasonably cold weekend and banished winter with an upbeat, high-energy performance that left this concertgoer feeling as re-energized as if she had just returned from an Australian beach vacation.

April 11, 2016

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Kellan Howell

Articles by Kellan Howell

Army approves first 22 female officers for ground combat jobs

Citadel mulls allowing Muslim cadet to wear hijab, first religious uniform exception

U.S. government ranks worst among major industries on cybersecurity: Report

China op-ed: Russia ‘humiliated’ U.S. with fly-by of warship

Michael Cohen, top Trump surrogate, can’t vote for him because he’s a registered Democrat

China cites U.S. gun violence in response to human rights criticism: ‘Hold up a mirror’

Russia rejects criticism of close fly-by over U.S. ship

Huma Abedin targeted in latest ISIS hit list; terror group identifies Brussels attackers

Brady Campaign anti-gun ad features Alice in Wonderland shooting herself in the face

29 German soldiers left to join ISIS; army may have dozens more jihadist sympathizers

Ethan Couch gets 2-year sentence, ‘affluenza’ teen’s rehab costs paid by taxpayers

Ohio University Greek Week events cancelled over pro-Trump graffiti on free speech wall

North Korea scolds Obama on sanctions in the voice of Abraham Lincoln

Andrew Tahmooressi, Marine held prisoner in Mexico, now arrested on drug charges

Hundreds of ‘Democracy Spring’ protesters arrested at massive Capitol Hill sit-in

Taliban militants announce start of ‘spring offensive’ in Afghanistan

The Griswolds from Australia rock at Washington, D.C.’s 9:30 Club

Laura Bush hints she would rather vote for Hillary Clinton over Donald Trump

Dartmouth Sorority cancels Kentucky Derby party over ‘racial connotations’

U.S. deploys B-52 bombers to Middle East for the first time in 25 years