Army quarantines 90 soldiers with coronavirus at Fort Bragg
A total of 110 people participated in the course, which was cut short after a single soldier tested positive. Subsequent tests then showed that 82 students and 8 instructors had COVID-19, Army spokeswoman Janice Burton told The Associated Press on Wednesday.
Army is taking limited steps to counter racial divisiveness
Army Secretary Ryan McCarthy announced Thursday that beginning in August the service will no longer include soldiers' photos when soldiers are being considered for promotion.
US Naval Academy withdraws appointment over racist messages
The U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis withdrew the appointment of an incoming member of the Class of 2024 after an investigation into racist and inappropriate remarks, an academy official said Monday.
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.
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.
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.
Investigation initiated into sexual harassment allegations concerning missing Ft. Hood soldier Vanessa Guillen
The 3rd Cavalry Regiment commander has appointed a team led by a senior investigating officer to conduct a commander's investigation into allegations Pfc. Guillen was sexually harassed. Guillen has been missing since April 22.
Reward increased for information to help find missing Ft. Hood soldier Vanessa Guillen
$25,000 is being offered for credible information to help find missing Fort Hood soldier Pfc. Vanessa Guillen.
Trump stresses unity at West Point amid tension with military
President Donald Trump is highlighting the diversity of West Point’s graduating class and appealing for America’s newest officers to uphold the country’s core values, a speech emphasizing unity at a time when the commander in chief’s relationship with military leaders has become strained and questions have arisen about the role of soldiers in a civil society.
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.
Family of missing Fort Hood soldier Vanessa Guillen asking for federal investigation
The Guillen family is also asking anyone with information to reach out.
Trump says administration ‘would not even consider’ renaming military bases that honor Confederates
President Donald Trump tweeted Wednesday that his administration “would not even consider” renaming various military bases like North Carolina's Fort Bragg that honor Confederate officers who led the fight against the Union and directly or implicitly defended slavery.
Naval Academy trustee resigns, apologizes for using racial slurs on accidental Facebook live stream
A former member of the U.S. Naval Academy alumni trustees issued an apology statement Sunday for racially insensitive comments made on social media.
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.
DC National Guard confirms positive coronavirus cases after protests
Some members of the Washington, D.C., National Guard deployed to respond to protests in D.C. have tested positive for coronavirus, a spokeswoman said Tuesday.
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.
Army secretary open to renaming military bases named for Confederate generals
The announcement marked a reversal of the Army.
Maryland community celebrates WWII veteran's 105th birthday
One of the oldest members of a Maryland assisted living facility turned 105 years old and was honored with a car parade and special salute from current military.
Last recipient of Civil War pension dies at 90
Irene Triplett, whose father fought on both sides of the American Civil War, has passed away at age 90.
Hundreds of South Carolina National Guardsmen deploying to DC to help during protests
South Carolina is sending hundreds of National Guard troops to the nation's capital at the request of President Donald Trump to help tamp down unrest in the wake of the death of George Floyd.