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Soldier, girlfriend allegedly starved child and dogs to death

A soldier and his girlfriend have been charged with murder after allegedly allowing their baby and three dogs to starve in on-base housing at Fort Benning.

By Daniel Terrill

3 months ago

US Army sergeant sentenced to six life terms for shooting spree at Georgia base

A U.S. Army sergeant was sentenced to six life sentences for shooting and wounding his fiance and four other soldiers at a Georgia base last August.

3 months ago

Visa battle for mother of Cape Verde footballer puts spotlight on nation and its military heritage

Visa issues for the mother of a Cape Verde goalie has put a spotlight on the nation, whose residents have a storied legacy of service in the U.S. military.

By Richard Sisk

3 months ago

Coast Guard rescue swimmer dies from injuries sustained during maritime mission

Petty Officer Tyler Jaggers died Thursday from injuries he sustained while responding to a distressed mariner.

By Cristina Stassis

7 months ago

Coast Guard selects Alabama as site of second recruit training center

The Coast Guard could start training new members at the site by the end of the year.

By Patricia Kime

7 months ago

Army soldier sentenced for murder of wife, a fellow soldier

Staff Sgt. John Gitau Mwangi pleaded guilty to the unpremeditated murder of Sgt. Esther N. Gitau at his Dec. 12 court-martial.

10 months ago