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Remains of pilot lost over Vietnam nearly 60 years ago identified

Lt. Col. Donald Downing was piloting an F-4C Phantom II aircraft during a night mission when his plane disappeared in a fireball.

4 months ago

Opinion

Naval Academy ruling shows military strength depends on diversity

In this opinion piece, ACLU Senior Staff Attorney Leah Watson argues the U.S. Naval Academy should be allowed to consider race in its admissions.

By Leah Watson

5 months ago

Make counter-drone training as routine as marksmanship: Army general

A 10th Mountain Division soldier-built application helps troops train for better reaction to drone attacks.

7 months ago

Naval Academy says considering race in admissions strengthens military

The U.S. Naval Academy is defending its race-conscious admissions policy in a civil case over affirmative action at the military academy.

8 months ago

West Point and the Naval Academy can keep affirmative action — for now

Two judges determined it was too early in the legal process to make a decision on the contentious issue of affirmative action in the service academies.

By Irene Loewenson

16 months ago

Black women’s group defends affirmative action at military academies

Lawsuits filed against West Point and the Naval Academy seek to end the use of race as a factor in admissions there.

By Irene Loewenson

17 months ago