Army pauses helicopter flights near DC airport after more close callsThe pause comes after 67 people died in January when a passenger jet collided in midair with a Black Hawk helicopter at Reagan airport.By Tara Copp, AP4 days ago
Pentagon keeps 2 aircraft carriers in Middle East for another weekThe carrier Harry S. Truman is expected to head home to Norfolk, Virginia, after the week is up, according to officials.By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press8 days ago
Historic Black female WWII unit receives congressional honorThe “Six Triple Eight” was honored Tuesday with the Congressional Gold Medal, following a long-running campaign to recognize their efforts.10 days ago
Fighter jet slips off carrier hangar deck in Red Sea, one minor injuryAn F/A-18 fighter jet slipped off the hangar deck of the USS Harry S. Truman as sailors were towing the aircraft into place, the Navy said.By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press11 days ago
Back to 13-Marine squads and a new company for infantry battalionsSquads had grown to 15 Marines during infantry battalion experiments in recent years.By Todd South5 weeks ago
Joe Harris, believed to be oldest surviving WWII paratrooper, has diedSgt. Joe Harris, a member of the U.S. Army’s first all-Black parachute infantry battalion, has died at 108.6 weeks ago