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Fort Polk soldier sentenced for making and using a chlorine bomb on post

A Fort Polk soldier will spend 11 years in prison for making and detonating a chemical weapon on post.

By: Meghann Myers 19 hours ago

Nominee to lead US Forces Korea says pause in exercises there has hurt readiness

U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to cancel some military exercises with South Korea led to a “slight degradation” in American readiness, according to the president’s nominee to lead U.S. Forces Korea.

By: Joe Gould and Leo Shane III 19 hours ago

Why Democrats are questioning the past ethics of admiral nominated to lead US Southern Command

Vice Adm. Craig Faller has been linked to a defense contractor at the center of a sweeping Navy bribery scandal.

By: Leo Shane III 20 hours ago

Army releases sergeant, staff sergeant promotions for October

The Army has released the names of the soldiers selected for promotion to sergeant and staff sergeant.

By: Michelle Tan 1 day ago

Missing US Army Alaska soldier found dead

A soldier from U.S. Army Alaska who has been missing since Sept. 17 has been found dead.

By: Michelle Tan 1 day ago

Turkey promises ‘safe zones’ in Kurdish-held parts of Syria

Turkey said Sunday it would take steps to create “safe zones” across northern Syria, including in areas held by Syrian Kurdish fighters who are allied with the United States but who Ankara views as terrorists.

By: The Associated Press 1 day ago

Duncan Hunter won’t face trial before the November election

The Republican congressman is facing indictment on charges he misused campaign funds for personal purchases.

By: Leo Shane III 1 day ago

Power couple: Wife of airman who survived most catastrophic wounds in history vying for cover of Maxim magazine

Brian lost both legs and his dominant right hand when a 107mm rocket exploded just three feet away.

By: J.D. Simkins 1 day ago

Bolton: US troops staying in Syria until Iran leaves

U.S. will keep a military presence in Syria until Iran withdraws its forces, says Trump national security advisor.

By: Joe Gould and Tara Copp 1 day ago

At UN, Trump says 2nd summit with North Korea likely ‘quite soon’

Confronting the dangers of North Korea’s nuclear threat, President Donald Trump arrived at the United Nations on Monday striking a far less ominous tone than a year ago, announcing he likely will hold a second summit with Kim Jong Un “quite soon.”

By: Jonathan Lemire and Zeke Miller, The Associated Press 1 day ago

US says Russia supplying missile defense system to Syria would be a ‘significant escalation’

The Trump administration is warning Russia that supplying Syria with an advanced missile defense system would be a “major mistake” and should be reconsidered. It also says U.S. forces will not leave Syria until Iran leaves.

By: Matthew Lee, The Associated Press 1 day ago

Advocates start work on what — and where — the Global War on Terror Memorial will be

Over the next few months, officials will survey veterans and other Americans on their vision for the national memorial.

By: Leo Shane III 1 day ago

Earn big bucks, move up faster when you go Army special ops — but can you cut it?

The Special Operations Recruiting Battalion is looking to fill thousands of jobs in Special Forces, special ops aviation, civil affairs and psychological operations.

By: Meghann Myers 1 day ago

Here’s how the Army is fixing its M4 misfire problem

An estimated 900,000 rifles and carbines will need to be inspected, but only a small fraction should need the repairs.

By: Todd South 1 day ago

This week in Congress: The defense scramble before mid term elections

Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Sept. 24.

By: Leo Shane III 2 days ago

100 years ago, US fought its deadliest battle in France

It was America’s deadliest battle ever, with 26,000 U.S. soldiers killed, tens of thousands wounded and more ammunition fired than in the whole of the Civil War. The Meuse-Argonne offensive of 1918 was also a great American victory that helped bringing an end to World War One.

By: Sylvie Corbet and Oleg Cetinic, The Associated Press 2 days ago