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Mother of soldier being held in Russia believes he was lured there
The mother of a U.S. soldier being held in Russia on theft charges thinks her son was tricked into traveling to the country.
Army was right to kill multibillion-dollar helo program, analysts say
The Army's plan to cancel its Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft was a surprise, but not a mistake, according to some defense experts.
By Jen Judson
Troop pay, housing problems lead senior enlisted leaders’ concerns
Lawmakers are weighing possible changes to military compensation systems as a way to improve families' quality of life.
US Army to trim Black Hawk helicopter fleet
The Army will pare down its fleet of Black Hawk helicopters as end strength falls and the service prepares to field its replacement.
By Jen Judson
Army links helicopters, boats and AI for casualty evacuation
After an early test, crews have scheduled more experiments for next year.
By Todd South
Black women’s group defends affirmative action at military academies
Lawsuits filed against West Point and the Naval Academy seek to end the use of race as a factor in admissions there.
Navy to begin search and salvage effort for downed Army Black Hawk
Five special operations aviation soldiers died in the Nov. 10 mishap, when the helicopter crashed into the Mediterranean Sea.
With new conference membership, Army could play Navy twice
As part of the American Athletic Conference, Army will have more post-season bowl game options.
By Todd South
A soldier’s death leaves his family rooted in the town he chose
Two Army helicopter pilots chose Kentucky to put down roots, gathering family around them. Now one is gone, killed in an accident over the Mediterranean.
By Jennifer P. Brown, Hoptown Chronicle