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Fort Jackson trainee dies at Army basic training
Pfc. Veronica Wynn, 39, with 3rd Battalion, 13th Infantry Regiment, became unresponsive during “structured and disciplined pickup in the company area."
By Zamone Perez
Army offers $25,000 reward for information on recruiter’s death
Investigators have seen little progress in the 2020 homicide case.
By Staff Report
Army trainee who hijacked school bus found not guilty by insanity
The decision means the man will be sent to a state mental hospital for four additional months of treatment.
Desertion charge dismissed for Fort Jackson officer after resignation
The former transportation officer served in a staff role.
By Davis Winkie
Army expands ‘prep course’ for low-scoring applicants after pilot
The service is expanding its effort to help more applicants meet enlistment standards.
By Davis Winkie
Sailor jailed for fatal Japanese crash will get pay, benefits restored
Lt. Ridge Alkonis was sentenced to three years in prison for killing two Japanese citizens in a car crash in 2021.
Louisiana Guard fires brigade commander over ‘inappropriate’ texts
The move came after an investigation, a state spokesperson confirmed.
By Davis Winkie
US, South Korea to extend military drills after North Korean launches
The U.S. and South Korea announced they will extend joint military drills in the wake of North Korea’s saber-rattling.
By Joe Gould
New Army social media policy pushes stricter rules
One of the outcomes: Army leaders may no longer use personal social media accounts to release official DoD information.
Army doctor tried to give military medical info to Russia, feds say
An Army doctor was federally indicted for trying to pass sensitive medical information about members of the military to Russia.
Test scores drop, disqualification rates rise at Army recruiting shops
More potential recruits can’t meet weight or academic standards and more are using substances banned by the military.
By Todd South