How soldiers and survivors recalled deadly 1994 Fort Bragg air crashOn March 23, 1994, then-Fort Bragg and Pope Air Force Base saw a mid-air collision that killed 24 paratroopers on the ground.By Rachael Riley, The Fayetteville Observer6 weeks ago
Officials didn’t properly track organs of deceased troops, report saysMilitary officials did not effectively manage the retention and handling of organs reviewed during forensic examinations, according to a new report.By Jonathan Lehrfeld6 weeks ago
Multiple fixes in the works for Fort Liberty quality of life problemsPost officials are working an a host of short- and long-term solutions to decadeslong infrastructure issues.By Todd South2 months ago
Food stipend angst caused by deployments spur congressional concernsThe issue involves automatic deductions from troops' Basic Allowance for Subsistence payments when they are stationed overseas.By Leo Shane III3 months ago
Lighten the load: The Army’s plan to save time by shedding excess gearTo save time and ditch unneeded gear, the Army recently began a pilot program to expedite removing excess equipment from unit inventories.By Todd South3 months ago
Camp Lejeune water contamination tied to several cancers, study showsMilitary personnel stationed at Camp Lejeune from 1975–1985 had at least a 20% higher risk for a number of cancers than those stationed elsewhere.3 months ago
North Korea launches suspected intermediate-range ballistic missileThe launch was the North's first this year.4 months ago
National Guardsman arrested in alleged murder-for-hire plotA National Guardsman allegedly planned a murder-for-hire plot against a man involved in a 2016 crash that took the life of the soldier’s mother.By Jonathan Lehrfeld4 months ago
North Korean leader promises to boost national defense in 2024North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said he would boost national defenses to cope with what he called an unprecedented U.S.-led confrontation.4 months ago
Big moves ahead on light tank, Bradley replacement and robot vehiclesAdded firepower, better troop protection and robotic escorts add punch to ground combat.By Todd South4 months ago
Defense bill grants Native American veterans more paths to advocacyA congressional charter for the National American Indian Veterans organization passed as part of the 2024 National Defense Authorization Act.By Jonathan Lehrfeld and Nikki Wentling4 months ago
Strykers from Fort Cavazos will deploy to South Korea in 2024The Fort Cavazos-based unit will take over for a Fort Carson brigade.By Davis Winkie4 months ago