Pandemic pounds pushed thousands of U.S. Army soldiers into obesity
New research found that obesity in the U.S. military surged during the pandemic.
New research found that obesity in the U.S. military surged during the pandemic.
US Navy deploys more chaplains for suicide prevention
Growing mental health distress in the ranks carries such grave implications that the U.S. chief of naval operations, Adm. Michael Gilday, answered “suicides” when asked what in the security environment kept him up at night.
Growing mental health distress in the ranks carries such grave implications that the U.S. chief of naval operations, Adm. Michael Gilday, answered “suicides” when asked what in the security environment kept him up at night.
Joint Base Andrews lockdown lifted after report of armed person on base
A lockdown was lifted at Joint Base Andrews (JBA) in Prince George's County after reports of an armed individual on base Thursday.
A lockdown was lifted at Joint Base Andrews (JBA) in Prince George's County after reports of an armed individual on base Thursday.
2 Army Black Hawk helicopters crash in Kentucky, killing 9 people
The two HH-60 Black Hawk helicopters, part of the 101st Airborne Division, crashed during a routine training mission 30 miles northwest of Fort Campbell.
The two HH-60 Black Hawk helicopters, part of the 101st Airborne Division, crashed during a routine training mission 30 miles northwest of Fort Campbell.
Army course gives recruits 2nd chance to qualify for service
The Army launched the prep course to help recruits meet military standards. So far, more than 5,000 soldiers have graduated and gone on to basic training.
The Army launched the prep course to help recruits meet military standards. So far, more than 5,000 soldiers have graduated and gone on to basic training.
New Jersey sisters discover letters to their father from his best friend killed during World War II
Her father's friendship came to a tragic end in 1945, something the sisters believe affected him for the rest of his life.
Her father's friendship came to a tragic end in 1945, something the sisters believe affected him for the rest of his life.
20 years later: Reflection and regret on 2002 Iraq war vote
Twenty years after the Iraq invasion in March 2003, a Senate vote is expected this week to repeal the 2002 and 1991 authorizations of force against Iraq.
Twenty years after the Iraq invasion in March 2003, a Senate vote is expected this week to repeal the 2002 and 1991 authorizations of force against Iraq.
Israel sees protests after Netanyahu fires defense chief
Protesters in Tel Aviv blocked a main highway and lit large bonfires, while police scuffled with protesters who gathered outside Netanyahu's private home in Jerusalem.
Protesters in Tel Aviv blocked a main highway and lit large bonfires, while police scuffled with protesters who gathered outside Netanyahu's private home in Jerusalem.
Army pulls recruiting ads featuring Jonathan Majors after arrest
Majors, who authorities said was arrested Saturday in New York on charges of strangulation, assault and harassment, was the narrator of two ads.
Majors, who authorities said was arrested Saturday in New York on charges of strangulation, assault and harassment, was the narrator of two ads.
North Korea tests underwater 'radioactive tsunami' drone: state media
The tests were supervised by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, who vowed to make his rivals "plunge into despair," state media reported.
The tests were supervised by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, who vowed to make his rivals "plunge into despair," state media reported.
US launches airstrikes in Syria after Iranian-made drone kills US worker
Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard has been suspected of bomb-carrying drone attacks across the wider Middle East.
Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard has been suspected of bomb-carrying drone attacks across the wider Middle East.
Virginia's Fort Lee to become Fort Gregg-Adams next month
The U.S. Army announced Thursday that Fort Lee will officially become Fort Gregg-Adams during a ceremony next month as part of the military's efforts to rename bases that honor the Confederacy.
The U.S. Army announced Thursday that Fort Lee will officially become Fort Gregg-Adams during a ceremony next month as part of the military's efforts to rename bases that honor the Confederacy.
Police: Army member, 3 children shot and killed by former solider
Two U.S. officials, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss an ongoing criminal investigation, confirmed the information on the military affiliation of the two dead men.
Two U.S. officials, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss an ongoing criminal investigation, confirmed the information on the military affiliation of the two dead men.
Pentagon releases video of Russian jet dumping fuel on US drone
The 42-second video shows a Russian Su-27 approaching the back of the MQ-9 drone and beginning to release fuel as it passes, the Pentagon said.
The 42-second video shows a Russian Su-27 approaching the back of the MQ-9 drone and beginning to release fuel as it passes, the Pentagon said.
US Air Force launches hiring effort to boost diversity, equity and inclusion
The U.S. Air Force this month launched an effort to hire a handful of senior-level diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) managers and is hoping to place these officials in posts across the country, from Washington, D.C., to Alaska.
The U.S. Air Force this month launched an effort to hire a handful of senior-level diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) managers and is hoping to place these officials in posts across the country, from Washington, D.C., to Alaska.
'I'm honored': Air Force pilot among the first to fly supersonic jet while pregnant
A new policy in the U.S. Air Force has provided more opportunities for pilots to fly while pregnant.
A new policy in the U.S. Air Force has provided more opportunities for pilots to fly while pregnant.
N. Korea launches two missiles from submarine in weapons test
The test on Sunday came a day before the U.S. and South Korean militaries begin large-scale joint military drills that North Korea views as a rehearsal for invasion.
The test on Sunday came a day before the U.S. and South Korean militaries begin large-scale joint military drills that North Korea views as a rehearsal for invasion.
Sexual assault reports increase at military academies, US officials reveal
U.S. officials said student-reported assaults at the Army, Navy and Air Force academies jumped 18% overall compared with the previous year.
U.S. officials said student-reported assaults at the Army, Navy and Air Force academies jumped 18% overall compared with the previous year.
Black Vietnam veteran receives Medal of Honor after nearly 60-year wait
Retired Col. Paris Davis was one of the first Black officers to lead a Special Forces team in combat during the Vietnam War.
Retired Col. Paris Davis was one of the first Black officers to lead a Special Forces team in combat during the Vietnam War.
Maryland bill aims to prevent military veterans from moving out of state
Military veterans are moving out of Maryland because the state continues to tax their retirement paycheck, top officials say. Now, a new bill is looking to change that.
Military veterans are moving out of Maryland because the state continues to tax their retirement paycheck, top officials say. Now, a new bill is looking to change that.