Gen. Mark Milley: ‘I want to understand White rage’
Gen. Mark Milley, who testified at a Wednesday congressional hearing, defended the military's approach to addressing racism and extremism within its ranks, saying that service members should be “open minded and widely read.”
Gen. Mark Milley, who testified at a Wednesday congressional hearing, defended the military's approach to addressing racism and extremism within its ranks, saying that service members should be “open minded and widely read.”
Merle Smith, first Black graduate of Coast Guard Academy, dies of COVID complications
Merle Smith Jr., the first Black cadet to graduate from the Coast Guard Academy, has died of complications from Parkinson's disease and COVID-19. He was 76. Smith commanded patrol boats in Vietnam, taught law classes at the academy in New London and retired with the rank of commander.
Merle Smith Jr., the first Black cadet to graduate from the Coast Guard Academy, has died of complications from Parkinson's disease and COVID-19. He was 76. Smith commanded patrol boats in Vietnam, taught law classes at the academy in New London and retired with the rank of commander.
Moderna gets contract to produce 200M COVID-19 vaccines for DOD
U.S. Defense officials awarded Moderna a $3.3 billion contract to produce 200 million COVID-19 by next spring as the country works to increase vaccinations and determine if boosters are needed.
U.S. Defense officials awarded Moderna a $3.3 billion contract to produce 200 million COVID-19 by next spring as the country works to increase vaccinations and determine if boosters are needed.
Navy tests newest carrier with giant explosion off Florida coast
The U.S. Navy’s newest and biggest aircraft carrier was put to the test last week with an offshore explosion so strong that it registered as an earthquake.
The U.S. Navy’s newest and biggest aircraft carrier was put to the test last week with an offshore explosion so strong that it registered as an earthquake.
Army finally awards Purple Heart to 99-year-old Brooklyn veteran
It was a long time coming, but a 99-year-old Army veteran finally has his Purple Heart from injuries he sustained 76 years ago.
It was a long time coming, but a 99-year-old Army veteran finally has his Purple Heart from injuries he sustained 76 years ago.
U.S. Embassy in Afghanistan locked down amid huge COVID-19 surge
The U.S. Embassy in Afghanistan is locking down because of a massive spike in coronavirus cases among employees. The embassy is ordering staffers into virtual isolation to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
The U.S. Embassy in Afghanistan is locking down because of a massive spike in coronavirus cases among employees. The embassy is ordering staffers into virtual isolation to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Some stolen U.S. military firearms are used in violent crimes
An Associated Press investigation has found that at least 1,900 U.S. military firearms were lost or stolen over the last decade. Army pistols, for example, were used in violent crimes including shootings and robbery. Pistols, machine guns and automatic assault rifles vanished from military armories, supply warehouses, Navy warships and elsewhere.
An Associated Press investigation has found that at least 1,900 U.S. military firearms were lost or stolen over the last decade. Army pistols, for example, were used in violent crimes including shootings and robbery. Pistols, machine guns and automatic assault rifles vanished from military armories, supply warehouses, Navy warships and elsewhere.
At NATO summit, Biden warns of Russia and China
President Biden talked with NATO allies about the challenges of fighting the pandemic and the growing security threat of Russia and China.
President Biden talked with NATO allies about the challenges of fighting the pandemic and the growing security threat of Russia and China.
Teen mows veterans’ lawns to honor late grandfather: ‘He taught me’
Fourteen-year-old Nathan Adams lost his grandfather, Fred, to cancer. Nathan channeled his grief into action, cutting grass for veterans in Fred’s honor.
Fourteen-year-old Nathan Adams lost his grandfather, Fred, to cancer. Nathan channeled his grief into action, cutting grass for veterans in Fred’s honor.
Army: Drugs may be factor in deaths of 2 paratroopers
Two Army paratroopers were found dead in their barracks at Fort Bragg and illicit drugs may have been a factor
Two Army paratroopers were found dead in their barracks at Fort Bragg and illicit drugs may have been a factor
Mass COVID-19 vaccination sites supported by DOD pared down to 5
The Department of Defense is withdrawing from several mass COVID-19 vaccination centers where it was providing operational support, leaving personnel at only five as vaccination rates slow in many areas.
The Department of Defense is withdrawing from several mass COVID-19 vaccination centers where it was providing operational support, leaving personnel at only five as vaccination rates slow in many areas.
14 National Guard soldiers hurt in Virginia when military bus overturns
More than a dozen National Guard members were injured when a military bus transporting 25 soldiers overturned in Central Virginia, according to police.
More than a dozen National Guard members were injured when a military bus transporting 25 soldiers overturned in Central Virginia, according to police.
Marine recruit dies in ‘The Crucible’ training, prompts investigation
Military officials said Pfc. Dalton Beals, 19, died during the final challenge in his training, and an investigation is now underway.
Military officials said Pfc. Dalton Beals, 19, died during the final challenge in his training, and an investigation is now underway.
U.S. Navy denies Bucs rookie Cameron Kinley’s request to delay service
Kinley graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy two weeks ago. He was president of his graduating class and the first athlete to have that title since 1991.
Kinley graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy two weeks ago. He was president of his graduating class and the first athlete to have that title since 1991.
Air Force sergeant accused of killing law enforcement officers not a lone actor; part of 'Grizzly Scouts'
Steven Carrillo was not a lone actor but a member of an anti-government group that was preparing for more deadly attacks on law enforcement, court documents show.
Steven Carrillo was not a lone actor but a member of an anti-government group that was preparing for more deadly attacks on law enforcement, court documents show.
Supreme Court won't review if men-only draft registration is sex discrimination
The Supreme Court rejected to hear the case of whether the government can continue to require men alone, and not women, to register for the draft when they turn 18.
The Supreme Court rejected to hear the case of whether the government can continue to require men alone, and not women, to register for the draft when they turn 18.
Last surviving Soviet soldier who liberated Auschwitz dies at 98
After the war, David Dushman visited schools to tell students about the war and the horrors of the Holocaust. He also regularly dusted off his military medals to participate in veterans gatherings.
After the war, David Dushman visited schools to tell students about the war and the horrors of the Holocaust. He also regularly dusted off his military medals to participate in veterans gatherings.
D-Day: Normandy commemorates 77th anniversary of allied invasion
Several ceremonies are scheduled on Sunday to commemorate the 77th anniversary of D-Day that led to the liberation of France and Europe from the German occupation.
Several ceremonies are scheduled on Sunday to commemorate the 77th anniversary of D-Day that led to the liberation of France and Europe from the German occupation.
US Navy's soft sugar cookie recipe from WWII, and how to make it at home
Sugar cookies were one of the easiest desserts to make in large batches, and here's how you can make the US Navy's recipe that dates back to World War II.
Sugar cookies were one of the easiest desserts to make in large batches, and here's how you can make the US Navy's recipe that dates back to World War II.
American Legion official resigns over muting veteran's mic on Memorial Day
An American Legion official from Hudson, Ohio resigned his leadership role Friday amid the backlash for muting a veteran’s microphone during his Memorial Day speech.
An American Legion official from Hudson, Ohio resigned his leadership role Friday amid the backlash for muting a veteran’s microphone during his Memorial Day speech.