Senate OKs waiver allowing Biden's secretary of defense pick, Gen. Lloyd Austin, to serve in role
The Democratic-controlled Congress easily passed legislation Thursday required to confirm retired Gen. Lloyd Austin as President Joe Biden’s secretary of defense, brushing aside concerns that his retirement occurred inside the seven-year window that safeguards civilian leadership of the military.
The Democratic-controlled Congress easily passed legislation Thursday required to confirm retired Gen. Lloyd Austin as President Joe Biden’s secretary of defense, brushing aside concerns that his retirement occurred inside the seven-year window that safeguards civilian leadership of the military.
3 dead in helicopter crash in western New York, National Guard says
Three National Guard members on a routine training flight were killed Wednesday when their helicopter crashed in a western New York town, an official said.
Three National Guard members on a routine training flight were killed Wednesday when their helicopter crashed in a western New York town, an official said.
Biden, Harris lay wreath at Tomb of the Unknowns in Arlington National Cemetery
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris attended a wreath-laying ceremony after the inauguration Wednesday at Arlington National Cemetery's Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, a tradition among incoming administrations.
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris attended a wreath-laying ceremony after the inauguration Wednesday at Arlington National Cemetery's Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, a tradition among incoming administrations.
Soldier arrested in plot to blow up NYC 9/11 Memorial
A U.S. Army soldier was arrested Tuesday in Georgia on charges that he plotted to blow up New York City's 9/11 Memorial and attack U.S. soldiers in the Middle East, authorities said Tuesday.
A U.S. Army soldier was arrested Tuesday in Georgia on charges that he plotted to blow up New York City's 9/11 Memorial and attack U.S. soldiers in the Middle East, authorities said Tuesday.
New York-area National Guard units assisting with inauguration security
National Guard members from New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut answered the call from the Pentagon to help local and federal law enforcement agencies protect the U.S. Capitol.
National Guard members from New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut answered the call from the Pentagon to help local and federal law enforcement agencies protect the U.S. Capitol.
12 National Guard members removed from DC mission
Twelve U.S. Army National Guard members have been removed from the presidential inauguration security mission.
Twelve U.S. Army National Guard members have been removed from the presidential inauguration security mission.
Highly-trained ex-military and cops counted among Capitol rioters
At least 21 current or former members of the U.S. military or law enforcement have been identified as being at or near last week's Capitol riot, with more than a dozen others under investigation.
At least 21 current or former members of the U.S. military or law enforcement have been identified as being at or near last week's Capitol riot, with more than a dozen others under investigation.
Dorothy Schmidt Cole, oldest living Marine, dies at age 107
Dorothy Schmidt Cole, recognized last year as the oldest living U.S. Marine, has died at age 107.
Dorothy Schmidt Cole, recognized last year as the oldest living U.S. Marine, has died at age 107.
Pizza shop takes donations to feed National Guard members at Capitol
A Washington, D.C., area pizza shop is taking donations to help feed National Guard members stationed at the U.S. Capitol.
A Washington, D.C., area pizza shop is taking donations to help feed National Guard members stationed at the U.S. Capitol.
Twice as many troops in DC for inauguration than in Afghanistan and Iraq combined
The head of the National Guard says at least 10,000 troops will be deployed in D.C. by Saturday, and an additional 5,000 could be requested from other states.
The head of the National Guard says at least 10,000 troops will be deployed in D.C. by Saturday, and an additional 5,000 could be requested from other states.
Coast Guard: Intoxicated suspect arrested in stolen tiki hut boat off Florida Keys
Coast Guard crews in the Florida Keys recovered a stolen tiki hut boat, and say the person aboard "showed signs of intoxication."
Coast Guard crews in the Florida Keys recovered a stolen tiki hut boat, and say the person aboard "showed signs of intoxication."
Joint Chiefs of Staff send memo to military decrying pro-Trump Capitol riot, affirming Biden's victory
The military’s top leaders have issued a memo to forces decrying last week’s Capitol Hill violence and reminding service members that freedom of speech does not give anyone the right to resort to violence.
The military’s top leaders have issued a memo to forces decrying last week’s Capitol Hill violence and reminding service members that freedom of speech does not give anyone the right to resort to violence.
New Jersey hometown honors slain Capitol cop
A U.S. flag in South River was lowered to half staff to honor Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick.
A U.S. flag in South River was lowered to half staff to honor Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick.
Famed Tuskegee Airman dies from COVID-19
One of the famed Tuskegee Airmen — the first Black pilots in the segregated U.S. military and among the most respected fighter pilots of World War II — has died from complications of the coronavirus, it was announced Friday.
One of the famed Tuskegee Airmen — the first Black pilots in the segregated U.S. military and among the most respected fighter pilots of World War II — has died from complications of the coronavirus, it was announced Friday.
Fallen Capitol Police officer was New Jersey native, Air Force veteran
Officer Brian Sicknick grew up in South River and went to Middlesex County Vocational and Technical Schools.
Officer Brian Sicknick grew up in South River and went to Middlesex County Vocational and Technical Schools.
U.S. military icebreaker patrolling polar region
The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Polar Star is in Alaska for a stop after spending the first 30-days of a months-long Arctic deployment.
The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Polar Star is in Alaska for a stop after spending the first 30-days of a months-long Arctic deployment.
UK judge rejects US extradition request for Julian Assange
A British judge has rejected the United States’ request to extradite WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange to face espionage charges.
A British judge has rejected the United States’ request to extradite WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange to face espionage charges.
Army drill sergeant found dead in car in Texas, was shot multiple times: reports
Sgt. Jessica Mitchell's shooting death followed that of her 18-year-old brother in 2017, a report said
Sgt. Jessica Mitchell's shooting death followed that of her 18-year-old brother in 2017, a report said
Senate overrides Trump’s veto of annual defense policy bill
In a rare New Year’s Day session, the Republican-led Senate voted to override President Donald Trump’s veto of the annual defense bill, the first of his presidency.
In a rare New Year’s Day session, the Republican-led Senate voted to override President Donald Trump’s veto of the annual defense bill, the first of his presidency.
COVID-19 vaccine rollout to US troops overseas gets underway
Troops based in Japan, South Korea and Europe were among the first to receive the vaccine amid rising cases of the coronavirus around the world.
Troops based in Japan, South Korea and Europe were among the first to receive the vaccine amid rising cases of the coronavirus around the world.