VA respiratory therapist charged with stealing supplies for COVID-19 patients, selling them on eBay
A Department of Veterans Affairs respiratory therapist has been charged with stealing medical supplies used to treat patients with COVID-19 and selling them on eBay, according to a news release by the U.S. Department of Justice.
A Department of Veterans Affairs respiratory therapist has been charged with stealing medical supplies used to treat patients with COVID-19 and selling them on eBay, according to a news release by the U.S. Department of Justice.
Air Force names first woman as top noncommissioned officer of any US military branch
The Air Force became the first U.S. military branch to select a woman to serve as the highest-ranking noncommissioned officer in the military on Friday.
The Air Force became the first U.S. military branch to select a woman to serve as the highest-ranking noncommissioned officer in the military on Friday.
NY congressman asks West Point to remove Confederate symbols, names
Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney is once again asking the U.S. Military Academy to rename buildings honoring Confederate officers.
Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney is once again asking the U.S. Military Academy to rename buildings honoring Confederate officers.
Navy upholds firing of carrier captain in coronavirus outbreak
The official said the Navy also extended the blame for the ship's pandemic crisis, delaying the promotion of the one-star admiral who was also onboard the USS Theodore Roosevelt — concluding that both men made serious errors in judgment.
The official said the Navy also extended the blame for the ship's pandemic crisis, delaying the promotion of the one-star admiral who was also onboard the USS Theodore Roosevelt — concluding that both men made serious errors in judgment.
Naval Academy midshipman post allegedly said protesters should be shot, Breonna Taylor death was 'justice'
The U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis has opened an investigation into social media posts allegedly made by a midshipman that suggested police should shoot unarmed protesters and that Breonna Taylor received “justice" when she was shot and killed by police in Kentucky.
The U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis has opened an investigation into social media posts allegedly made by a midshipman that suggested police should shoot unarmed protesters and that Breonna Taylor received “justice" when she was shot and killed by police in Kentucky.
World War II forces sweetheart singer Vera Lynn dies at 103
Lynn hosted a popular BBC radio show during WWII in which she sent messages to British troops abroad and performed the songs they requested.
Lynn hosted a popular BBC radio show during WWII in which she sent messages to British troops abroad and performed the songs they requested.
Trump plan to stem vet suicides focuses on public awareness
The $53 million, two-year effort will include a public messaging campaign starting in the coming weeks to raise awareness about suicide at a time of increased social distancing and isolation during a pandemic.
The $53 million, two-year effort will include a public messaging campaign starting in the coming weeks to raise awareness about suicide at a time of increased social distancing and isolation during a pandemic.
Sons sue over medicine mix-up that killed Navy vet in sheriff's custody
A lawsuit against Solano County and its sheriff alleges civil rights violation, wrongful death and medical malpractice after an elderly man was given the very medicine he was allergic to, causing his death.
A lawsuit against Solano County and its sheriff alleges civil rights violation, wrongful death and medical malpractice after an elderly man was given the very medicine he was allergic to, causing his death.
Pilot found dead after US Air Force jet crashes off coast of England
The name of the pilot will not be released until all next of kin notifications have been made.
The name of the pilot will not be released until all next of kin notifications have been made.
Videos of Trump walking on ramp, lifting glass with two hands put him on the defensive
President Donald Trump was on the defensive after videos showing him walking down a ramp and using two hands to hold a water glass gained traction on social media. Trump tweeted that the ramp was "very long & steep, had no handrail and, most importantly, was very slippery. "
President Donald Trump was on the defensive after videos showing him walking down a ramp and using two hands to hold a water glass gained traction on social media. Trump tweeted that the ramp was "very long & steep, had no handrail and, most importantly, was very slippery. "
At West Point, Trump stresses unity, nation's core values
President Donald Trump has highlighted the diversity of West Point’s graduating class and appealed for America’s newest officers to defend the country’s core principles.
President Donald Trump has highlighted the diversity of West Point’s graduating class and appealed for America’s newest officers to defend the country’s core principles.
US Air Force pilot call sign 'Banzai' becomes first woman to fly F-35A stealth fighter into combat
America has now deployed its first female stealth fighter pilot into combat, the Air Force announced.
America has now deployed its first female stealth fighter pilot into combat, the Air Force announced.
Coast Guard rescue mother, son after fall from Oregon cliff
A mother and son fell from a cliff while hiking in Oregon, requiring rescue by the Coast Guard.
A mother and son fell from a cliff while hiking in Oregon, requiring rescue by the Coast Guard.
Army Gen. Mark Milley says he was wrong to accompany Trump on church walk
“I should not have been there,” the Joint Chiefs chairman said in remarks to a National Defense University commencement ceremony.
“I should not have been there,” the Joint Chiefs chairman said in remarks to a National Defense University commencement ceremony.
Trump OKs sanctions against international tribunal employees
“The International Criminal Court’s actions are an attack on the rights of the American people and threaten to infringe upon our national sovereignty,” White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany said in a statement.
“The International Criminal Court’s actions are an attack on the rights of the American people and threaten to infringe upon our national sovereignty,” White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany said in a statement.
Senate confirms US Air Force Gen. Charles Brown Jr., first black service chief, in unanimous vote
The Senate on Tuesday unanimously confirmed Gen. Charles Brown Jr. as chief of staff of the U.S. Air Force, making him the first black officer to lead one of the nation's military services.
The Senate on Tuesday unanimously confirmed Gen. Charles Brown Jr. as chief of staff of the U.S. Air Force, making him the first black officer to lead one of the nation's military services.
US military now rethinking links to Confederate army symbols
Defense Secretary Mark Esper and Army Secretary Ryan McCarthy, both former Army officers, put out word through their spokesmen that they are “open to a bipartisan discussion” of renaming Army bases such as North Carolina’s Fort Bragg that honor Confederate officers who led the fight against the Union and directly or implicitly defended the institution of slavery.
Defense Secretary Mark Esper and Army Secretary Ryan McCarthy, both former Army officers, put out word through their spokesmen that they are “open to a bipartisan discussion” of renaming Army bases such as North Carolina’s Fort Bragg that honor Confederate officers who led the fight against the Union and directly or implicitly defended the institution of slavery.
VA says it lacks adequate medical gear for 2nd virus wave
The Veterans Affairs Department stated they would need a six-month supply in order to battle a potential second wave of the COVID-19 virus. They only have a 30-day supply.
The Veterans Affairs Department stated they would need a six-month supply in order to battle a potential second wave of the COVID-19 virus. They only have a 30-day supply.
Army secretary open to renaming military bases named for Confederate generals
The announcement marked a reversal of the Army.
The announcement marked a reversal of the Army.
Over $400-million worth of cocaine, marijuana seized by U.S. Coast Guard
Crews are offloading approximately 23,000 pounds of cocaine and 6,900 pounds of marijuana in Port Everglades, Florida.
Crews are offloading approximately 23,000 pounds of cocaine and 6,900 pounds of marijuana in Port Everglades, Florida.