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The legend of Billy Waugh: Special Forces soldier, CIA contractor

Sgt. Maj. Billy Waugh served on secret missions for decades — including a stint in Afghanistan in his 70s. He died earlier this year at the age of 93.

By Rachael Riley, The Fayetteville Observer

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The stars born on Highway 8

Seven officers found themselves on an extraordinary stage in April 2003 as the 3rd Infantry Division’s 2nd Brigade brought the Saddam regime to its knees.

By Davis Winkie

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Second ex-CIA contractor testifies on interrogations in 9/11 case at Guantanamo

A former CIA contractor who helped design a harsh interrogation program following the the Sept. 11 attacks sought Friday to minimize the severity of techniques used on the men facing war crimes charges for their alleged roles in the plot.

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Ex-CIA contractor defends post-9/11 interrogations

An architect of the brutal CIA interrogation and detention program developed after the Sept. 11 attacks defended the agency and its practices on Tuesday as those techniques become the focus of an effort to dismiss key evidence against five men charged in the terrorist plot.

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What Soleimani’s death might mean for the National Defense Strategy and the next budget

The National Defense Strategy called for redirecting resources from the Middle East to invest in high-end technologies. Rising tensions with Iran threaten to pull the U.S. further into regional conflict.

By Aaron Mehta, Valerie Insinna and David B. Larter

4 years ago

Soldiers, families recall 2016 Fort Hood training accident that killed 9 troops

Current and former service members remember the fallen of a 2016 training accident that killed eight soldiers and a West Point cadet.

By David A. Bryant, Killeen (Texas) Daily Herald via the AP

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Remains of WWII B-25 radio gunner identified

An airman from Massachusetts who died during World War II when his plane crashed in Southeast Asia has been accounted for using DNA evidence.

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Following his husband’s suicide, a soldier took his own life while on leave for the funeral

Pvt. Aaron Mitchell, 21, was found dead while visiting home from South Korea, days after his husband died.

By Meghann Myers

5 years ago

Fourth soldier dies from large IED blast in Afghanistan

The Pentagon has identified a fourth casualty from the improvised explosive device that claimed the lives of three special operations troops last week and left three other Americans wounded.

By Kyle Rempfer

5 years ago

NCO at Fort Bliss sentenced to 60 years in prison for child sexual abuse and pornography

Sgt. Ron Mitchell Dunbar, 34, was sentenced to 60 years in prison for raping two teenage girls on Fort Bliss, Texas, and possessing child pornography.

By Meghann Myers

6 years ago

Wisconsin Air Guard KC-135 aircraft makes emergency landing in Milwaukee

A military airplane has made a safe emergency landing in Milwaukee.

By Kyle Rempfer

6 years ago

WWII soldier who died in prison camp to be laid to rest

A Missouri soldier who died during World War II will be laid to rest more than 75 years after he joined the military.

6 years ago

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The legend of Billy Waugh: Special Forces soldier, CIA contractor

Sgt. Maj. Billy Waugh served on secret missions for decades — including a stint in Afghanistan in his 70s. He died earlier this year at the age of 93.

The stars born on Highway 8

Seven officers found themselves on an extraordinary stage in April 2003 as the 3rd Infantry Division’s 2nd Brigade brought the Saddam regime to its knees.

Second ex-CIA contractor testifies on interrogations in 9/11 case at Guantanamo

A former CIA contractor who helped design a harsh interrogation program following the the Sept. 11 attacks sought Friday to minimize the severity of techniques used on the men facing war crimes charges for their alleged roles in the plot.

Ex-CIA contractor defends post-9/11 interrogations

An architect of the brutal CIA interrogation and detention program developed after the Sept. 11 attacks defended the agency and its practices on Tuesday as those techniques become the focus of an effort to dismiss key evidence against five men charged in the terrorist plot.

What Soleimani’s death might mean for the National Defense Strategy and the next budget

The National Defense Strategy called for redirecting resources from the Middle East to invest in high-end technologies. Rising tensions with Iran threaten to pull the U.S. further into regional conflict.

Soldiers, families recall 2016 Fort Hood training accident that killed 9 troops

Current and former service members remember the fallen of a 2016 training accident that killed eight soldiers and a West Point cadet.

Remains of WWII B-25 radio gunner identified

An airman from Massachusetts who died during World War II when his plane crashed in Southeast Asia has been accounted for using DNA evidence.

Following his husband’s suicide, a soldier took his own life while on leave for the funeral

Pvt. Aaron Mitchell, 21, was found dead while visiting home from South Korea, days after his husband died.

Fourth soldier dies from large IED blast in Afghanistan

The Pentagon has identified a fourth casualty from the improvised explosive device that claimed the lives of three special operations troops last week and left three other Americans wounded.

NCO at Fort Bliss sentenced to 60 years in prison for child sexual abuse and pornography

Sgt. Ron Mitchell Dunbar, 34, was sentenced to 60 years in prison for raping two teenage girls on Fort Bliss, Texas, and possessing child pornography.

Wisconsin Air Guard KC-135 aircraft makes emergency landing in Milwaukee

A military airplane has made a safe emergency landing in Milwaukee.

WWII soldier who died in prison camp to be laid to rest

A Missouri soldier who died during World War II will be laid to rest more than 75 years after he joined the military.

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