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2 Marines of ‘MARSOC 3’ likely will retire with honorable discharges
In February, Gunnery Sgts. Josh Negron and Danny Draher were acquitted of manslaughter but convicted of drinking in violation of an order.
Guard soldier killed in tragic accidental shooting by roommate, fellow Guardsman
The young Guardsman was a recent graduate of Ranger School, according to his battalion.
By Davis Winkie
Army begins discharges for COVID vaccine-refusing soldiers
The order also applies to cadets, Guard and Reserve troops who are on Title 10 active duty tours of more than 30 days.
By Davis Winkie
It cost millions to recruit, train new troops being booted for vaccine refusal
Hundreds of trainees shipped to basic training unvaccinated and continue to refuse, flagging them for discharge.
Dishonorable discharges for COVID vaccine refusal off the table as military separations begin
Only discharges of honorable or general under honorable conditions will be allowed under the new defense authorization bill.
UNC law students help Vietnam War veteran get Purple Heart
Spencer served in the infantry in South Vietnam, where he was hit in the neck with shrapnel.
By Kate Murphy, News & Observer via the AP
Reduced-rank retirement now possible for long-serving enlisted soldiers accused of misconduct
Enlisted soldiers with 20 or more years of service who are facing administrative separation for misconduct might be able to breathe a little easier.
Dishonorable discharges for vaccine refusal would be blocked under congressional proposal
The plan is included in the House Armed Services Committee's version of the annual defense authorization bill.
Nanotech-built armor could replace Kevlar, steel for soldier protection
A polymer patterned in a “lattice-like” structure using nanotechnologies could withstand more force than Kevlar or steel.
By Todd South
Family of Air Force vet who died in VA care after being bitten by fire ants sues US, Orkin
An Air Force veteran died last year after being bitten more than 100 times by fire ants while in VA care, a lawsuit filed Tuesday claims.
By Howard Altman
Fix your military records: Give yourself the future you have earned
Take the time to obtain your record, know what is in your record, and apply to have your record corrected, says the author of this commentary.
By David Johnson