DOD launches review of ‘effectiveness’ of women in ground combat roles
Army and Marine Corp leaders will submit data on readiness, training, performance, casualties and command climate of ground combat units and personnel.
By Tanya Noury
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Why Trump is claiming the US ‘needs’ Greenland for Arctic security
Increasing international tensions, global warming and a changing world economy have put Greenland at the heart of the global trade and security debate.
Pilot program to help military families pay for in-home childcare is off to a slow start
Just five families are getting in-home childcare fee assistance since the program began last summer, but more are in the pipeline.
By Karen Jowers
Retired Army sergeant major fined for trying to take gun on plane in Zimbabwe
The judge criticized prosecutors for “overemphasizing” Johnson’s military history to try and portray him as a potential terrorist.
US fighters, helos arriving in NATO countries as Russia pushes farther into Ukraine
Russia's mass invasion began before dawn Thursday. The U.S. is sending more aircraft to neighboring countries.
Fort Bragg soldiers distribute aid after massive explosion in Ghana
At least 17 people were killed and 59 were injured in the blast, which left a large crater and reduced dozens of buildings to piles of wood and metal.
Retired US soldier held in Zimbabwe for taking gun on plane
A retired U.S. Army soldier was charged with trying to board a plane with a loaded and unregistered pistol, state media reported.
National Guard helicopter crashes near Utah ski resort
Two helicopters were involved in the accident near Snowbird ski resort, but no crew members were hurt.
‘Our troops will be fine,’ Austin says of US forces in Europe amid Ukraine threat
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin says the United States will do its due diligence to protect American troops should Russia invade Ukraine.
By Jessica Edwards
Mobile kitchen fell on Alaska paratrooper who died last month
The paratrooper was “unable to get clear” because she was standing on an icy surface.
By Davis Winkie
Families of American captives frustrated with Justice Department
Among those Americans held by foreign governments is Trevor Reed, a Marine veteran who was sentenced in Russia to nine years on charges he assaulted a police officer.
‘Candy Bomber’ who dropped sweets during Berlin Airlift dies
Pilot Gail S. Halvorsen used his own candy ration to regularly drop sweet treats for children, using handkerchiefs as parachutes to carry the to the ground.
By Colleen Slevin