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Fort Knox soldier identified after fatal motor pool accident

The U.S. Army identified a soldier who died this week in an accident at an on-post motor pool at Fort Knox, Kentucky.

By Cristina Stassis

14 days ago

National Guard officer pleads guilty to sham double marriage, government theft of $54,000

A D.C. National Guard officer admitted Tuesday to an international sham marriage, false immigration documents and theft $54,000 from the government.

7 weeks ago

Pentagon identifies soldier killed in controlled detonation of Iranian drone

Sgt. Michael Emmanuel Swinton, 30, was killed Saturday during the controlled detonation of unexploded ordnance from a downed Iranian one-way attack drone.

By Nikki Wentling

8 weeks ago

VA’s top health administrator departs post, temporary replacement named

Dr. Lee Payne, a retired Air Force major general and physician, will serve as acting under secretary, according to VA officials.

By Patricia Kime

2 months ago

House to vote on landmark bill that boosts DOD and VA benefits for some while cutting others

The broad proposal includes the Maj. Richard Star Act, as well as the Love Lives On Act, which allows surviving spouses to keep benefits if they remarry.

By Patricia Kime

3 months ago

Veteran who lost both of his legs in combat reenlists in the Marine Corps

Staff Sgt. Johnny “Joey” Jones, who medically retired in 2012 after losing both of his legs in combat, said he felt he had more to give to the service.

By Cristina Stassis

4 months ago