Bomb-Plotter Sentenced to Prison
A man who pleaded guilty to planning to place a bomb at Fort Riley, Kan., was sentenced to 30 years …More
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The House voted down on July 23 a proposal that would have extended funding of the Veterans’ Choice program for …More
Dunford: Myriad of Threats Requires Vigilance
While Russia poses the most serious threat to national and international security, Joint Chief of Staff Chairman Gen. Joseph P. …More
Soldier Charged With Trying To Help Islamic State
An Army non-commissioned officer faces charges of trying to aid the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS). Sgt. 1st …More
Marine Corps To Tackle Social Media Issues
In the aftermath of a probe that uncovered serious misuse of social media by its members, the Marine Corps has …More
SpecOps C-130 Gets Countermeasures Upgrade
The Air Force Special Operations Command will upgrade its fleet of AC -130J Ghostrider and MC-130J Commando II aircraft with …More
Navy Commissions Newest Arleigh Burke Destroyer
The Navy’s newest Arleigh Burke destroyer, the John Finn, will enhance the country’s ability to project strength and protect shipping …More
House Passes ’18 Defense-Spending Bill
The House passed the 2018 National Defense Authorization Act July 14, by a vote of 344-81. The measure calls for …More
Vets Get the Newest Prosthetic Arms
Two veterans became the first recipients of the most modern prosthetic arm to date, during a June 30 ceremony at …More
Navy Releases January ’18 CPO Exam Cycle
The Navy has released the January 2018 service-wide testing schedule for sailors eligible to advance to chief petty officer (E-7). …More
Crash Victims Identified
The Marine Corps has released the names of the Marines and sailor who died when the KC-130T Hercules air-refueling tanker …More
River May Close to Boats While Trump Plays Golf
The Coast Guard may close a stretch of the Potomac River to boaters while President Trump plays golf, the Washington …More
Islamic State Routed From Mosul
U.S.-led coalition forces have liberated Mosul, Iraq’s third-largest city, from Islamic State fighters. After declaring the city free of terrorist …More
Navy Deep-Sixes Some Collateral Duties
Sailors now will have fewer shipboard collateral duties to perform. The Navy announced July 11 that more such jobs may …More
THAAD Intercepts Target During Test
The THAAD (Terminal High Altitude Area Defense) system successfully intercepted a target July 11, during a test conducted by the …More
