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Return of horse-drawn caissons to Arlington National Cemetery delayed
The return of horse-drawn caissons at Arlington National Cemetery is being delayed for months and maybe longer, the Army said Friday.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
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US military aerial reconnaissance pictures from WWII available online
More than 3,600 images showing the changing face of England during World War II were made available in a free online, searchable map.
Best pics of the week: Aug. 15 2021
Navy Growlers over the Arabian Sea, soldiers with "The Old Guard" in action, Marine officer candidates challenged and more in this week's Frontline Photos.
The Army must change Arlington burial rules proposal that breaks promise to retirees
The changes proposed will render those who honorably served 20 or more years ineligible for in-ground burial and the military honors currently afforded to retirees at Arlington.
By Robin B. Umberg and Thomas J. Umberg
Ex-soldier convicted of teen’s ‘82 murder can’t get DNA test
Service members convicted by court-martial don't have the same avenues for post-conviction DNA testing afforded to other prisoners.
Best pics of the week: May 30, 2021
Graduation ceremonies at the U.S. Air Force Academy and U.S. Naval Academy, flags-in at Arlington and more in this week's Frontline Photos.
Creating a DC National Guard quick-reaction force is a bad idea
We need to keep our nation’s seat of government safe, but creating a quick-reaction force is not the right solution, says the author of this commentary.
By Retired Maj. Gen. Arnold L. Punaro
Ceremony heralds opening of WWI Memorial in Washington
In remarks during the virtual ceremony, President Joe Biden paid tribute to the 4.7 million who served in the war, and the 116,516 Americans who lost their lives in it.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
Four-part series on Army’s ‘Old Guard’ by two veterans of the unit releases Christmas Day
This is the second project the pair have created about the unit.
By Todd South
‘Oh s--t’ — two soldiers almost hit by car on live TV
Two soldiers dodged a car on live TV this morning in Arlington, Virginia.
By Davis Winkie
Top military officer: Troops were issued bayonets in DC unrest
The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff has confirmed a report by The Associated Press that some of the service members who were mobilized to Washington, D.C., last month in response to civil unrest over the killing of George Floyd were issued bayonets.
Korean War veteran sees medals for first time at ceremony
Marcos Luis Montano of Waukegan, 91, held his Purple Heart medal at Veterans Memorial Plaza for the first time last month.
By Karie Angell Luc, Lake County News-Sun via the AP