A crew’s mistakes lead to a sailor’s death
Not long after morning colors, Personnel Specialist 1st Class (SW/AW) Regan Young ventured onto the aft missile deck to make some phone calls before the amphibious assault ship Essex weighed anchor... Posted Wednesday May 23, 2012 15:52:06 EDT
Submarine Miami catches fire at shipyard
KITTERY, Maine — A fire on a nuclear submarine at a Maine shipyard has injured four people. Posted Thursday May 24, 2012 0:38:10 EDT
Wait gets longer for VA disability benefits
Ill or injured service members now wait an average of 394 days to move through the military's disability evaluation process, an increase of more than 10 percent since 2010 and well off the goal of... Posted Wednesday May 23, 2012 17:35:21 EDT
13 commands to start breath testing Thursday
The Navy will kick off its Breathalyzer beta test on Thursday at 13 commands. The tests, which include the U.S. Fleet Forces Command staff and 12 other units, were announced Wednesday. Posted Thursday May 24, 2012 0:26:40 EDT
Dempsey, Panetta to Congress: Pass sea treaty
Defense Secretary Leon Panetta on Wednesday told senators that by not ratifying the Law of the Sea Convention, the United States puts itself at greater risk of entering into conflict. Posted Wednesday May 23, 2012 17:13:20 EDT
Lawmaker: CIA, DoD too close to filmmakers
WASHINGTON — A House committee chairman charged Wednesday that the CIA and Defense Department jeopardized national security by cooperating too closely with filmmakers producing a movie on the... Posted Wednesday May 23, 2012 18:16:51 EDT
BRAC fight may not be over, DoD official says
The Defense Department is still pushing for two more rounds of base realignments and closures despite opposition from Congress, according to a senior Pentagon official. Posted Wednesday May 23, 2012 16:18:25 EDT
U.S. appeals court clarifies piracy definition
RICHMOND, Va. — A federal appeals court ruled Wednesday on the legal definition of piracy, saying an armed attack on a U.S. vessel can be considered piracy even if no one ever boards or robs... Posted Wednesday May 23, 2012 17:29:16 EDT
Obama to AFA grads: Build new era of leadership
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — President Obama declared Wednesday the world has a "new feeling about America" and more respect for its leadership, weaving re-election themes into a commencement... Posted Wednesday May 23, 2012 15:46:37 EDT
As vets process memories, uniforms get new life
Former Marine Cpl. Nick Collier said it was not hard to shred pieces of his old uniform into a pile of fabric scraps. Posted Wednesday May 23, 2012 12:41:28 EDT
Doctor who helped CIA find OBL convicted
PESHAWAR, Pakistan — A doctor who helped the CIA hunt down Osama bin Laden was convicted Wednesday of conspiring against the state and sentenced to 33 years in prison, adding new strains to an... Posted Wednesday May 23, 2012 19:37:11 EDT
Disney hosts career expos for veterans
BURBANK, Calif. — The Walt Disney Co. kicked off a series of career expos Tuesday aimed at helping returning veterans make the transition to civilian life. Posted Wednesday May 23, 2012 17:43:16 EDT
Russia test-fires new ballistic missile
MOSCOW — Russia on Wednesday successfully test-fired a new intercontinental ballistic missile with an enhanced capability to penetrate missile defenses and commissioned a new early warning... Posted Wednesday May 23, 2012 11:17:18 EDT
New York City readies for Fleet Week
NEW YORK — Naval vessels ranging from a U.S. amphibious assault ship to a Finnish minelayer are participating in New York City's Fleet Week, which runs Wednesday through May 30. Posted Wednesday May 23, 2012 12:33:00 EDT
Lawyer blasts military justice, leaves practice
A well-known military defense attorney who has represented troops in some of the most high-profile military cases in recent memory is planning to leave his criminal defense practice, saying he... Posted Wednesday May 23, 2012 17:29:06 EDT
Coast Guard cutter heading to Philippines
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. — In a ceremony of maritime pomp, the 45-year-old decommissioned Coast Guard cutter Dallas was transferred to the Philippine Navy on Tuesday. Posted Wednesday May 23, 2012 9:19:02 EDT
Taliban, Afghanistan neighbors may hamper exit
KABUL, Afghanistan — The NATO summit's plan to "responsibly wind down" the Afghan war is not entirely in the hands of President Obama and his fellow world leaders. Posted Wednesday May 23, 2012 10:17:17 EDT
Panel votes to cut aid for Pakistan, Egypt
WASHINGTON — In a fresh warning to Pakistan, a Senate panel on Tuesday approved a foreign aid budget for next year that slashes U.S. assistance to Islamabad by more than half and threatens... Posted Tuesday May 22, 2012 17:59:48 EDT
Air Force One airfare: $179,750 per hour
The next time airfare seems too expensive, consider the cost of Air Force One. Posted Wednesday May 23, 2012 18:10:44 EDT
GAO auditing Pentagon propaganda campaigns
WASHINGTON — The top members of the Senate Armed Services Committee have called for a federal audit of the Pentagon's "military information support operations" in light of concerns about their... Posted Tuesday May 22, 2012 14:52:39 EDT
F-15s scrambled to escort diverted flight
BANGOR, Maine — A US Airways jet traveling from Paris to North Carolina was diverted to Maine on Tuesday after a French passenger handed a note to a flight attendant mentioning that she had a... Posted Wednesday May 23, 2012 10:13:24 EDT
6th grader’s USMC shirt too much for school
A Mississippi sixth-grader whose grunt brother is deployed to Afghanistan was told by his school's administrators to turn his shirt inside-out because they were offended by its depiction of an... Posted Wednesday May 23, 2012 19:09:59 EDT
U.S. ambassador to Afghanistan to step down
WASHINGTON — Ryan Crocker, the unflappable diplomat who became the civilian face of America's wars in Iraq and Afghanistan over two administrations, is stepping down as ambassador to... Posted Tuesday May 22, 2012 15:27:25 EDT
1,600 museums offer troops free tickets
WASHINGTON — More than 1,600 museums across the country will offer free admission to active-duty military personnel and their families this summer in a program that has more than doubled in... Posted Tuesday May 22, 2012 18:25:49 EDT
New Zealand to pull troops from Afghanistan
WELLINGTON, New Zealand — New Zealand says it will withdraw its small contingent of troops from Afghanistan a year earlier than planned. Posted Tuesday May 22, 2012 8:49:27 EDT
China: Pentagon hypes Chinese military threat
BEIJING — China's Defense Ministry has accused the Pentagon of hyping Chinese military power and its threat to Taiwan in a depiction that will ultimately undermine ties between the two... Posted Tuesday May 22, 2012 9:23:21 EDT
New Fisher House to be dedicated at Belvoir
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Military and civilian leaders are dedicating a new home on Fort Belvoir that will provide free housing to families of military members receiving medical care at the base's... Posted Tuesday May 22, 2012 11:53:20 EDT
NATO: Chicago summit successful on some goals
CHICAGO — With the conclusion of its carefully orchestrated summit in Chicago, NATO declared success in areas where it had planned to announce progress and dialed back the media's expectations... Posted Tuesday May 22, 2012 9:02:31 EDT
Obama snubs Pakistan leader over supply routes
CHICAGO — In an unmistakable snub, President Obama left Pakistan off a list of nations he thanked Monday for help getting war supplies into Afghanistan. Posted Monday May 21, 2012 19:37:31 EDT
DoD role minimized in deciding drone targets
WASHINGTON — White House counterterror chief John Brennan has seized the lead in guiding the debate on which terror leaders will be targeted for drone attacks or raids, establishing a new... Posted Tuesday May 22, 2012 9:08:58 EDT
Suicide bomber kills nearly 100 Yemeni soldiers
SANAA, Yemen — A suicide bomber blew himself up at a military parade rehearsal Monday in Yemen's capital, killing 96 soldiers in one of the deadliest attacks in the city in years, officials... Posted Monday May 21, 2012 15:53:15 EDT
TSP’s Roth option sees few contributions so far
The Thrift Savings Plan's new Roth option has drawn a tepid response in its first two weeks of existence, with only four participants making payments so far. Posted Monday May 21, 2012 15:05:06 EDT
Obama: No ‘perfect’ end to Afghanistan war
CHICAGO — President Obama and leaders around the globe locked in place an Afghanistan exit path Monday that will still keep their troops fighting and dying there for two more years,... Posted Monday May 21, 2012 20:23:08 EDT
Hood bomb plot suspect wears mask in court
WACO, Texas — A soldier accused of planning to bomb Fort Hood troops in a restaurant last summer wore a mask in court for the first time Monday as a jury was selected in his federal trial. Posted Monday May 21, 2012 20:26:17 EDT
Sinise helps injured Marine build ‘smart home’
RICHMOND, Va. — Actor Gary Sinise, known for playing Vietnam War amputee Lt. Dan in the film "Forrest Gump," is keeping his promise to raise money for a southwest Virginia Marine who lost his... Posted Monday May 21, 2012 10:45:02 EDT
Bill would simplify absentee voting for troops
One absentee ballot request from military and overseas voters would be good for an entire election cycle, under legislation introduced Friday in the House of Representatives. Posted Monday May 21, 2012 10:19:54 EDT
Allen: Troops still face Afghan combat in 2013
CHICAGO — The top U.S. military commander in Afghanistan says American troops will still be involved combat next year even as the U.S. officially shifts to a support role. Posted Tuesday May 22, 2012 8:56:50 EDT
Coast Guard: No Guard attacked in Yemen
WASHINGTON — The Pentagon says three civilian contractors — not Coast Guard members — helping train Yemen's coast guard were attacked in Yemen. Posted Monday May 21, 2012 10:53:44 EDT
Veterans throw medals at NATO summit protest
CHICAGO — Veterans from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan rallied near the site of the NATO summit in Chicago. Posted Monday May 21, 2012 10:03:05 EDT
2 Illinois guardsmen awarded Silver Star
CHICAGO — Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Gen. Martin Dempsey has honored two Illinois National guardsmen with Silver Stars for valor. Posted Tuesday May 22, 2012 12:10:12 EDT
Caseless ammo could cut 25 lbs. from gear
The Marine Corps and Army are developing new caseless and case-telescoped ammunition that, when partnered with a new light machine gun also in development, could significantly cut the burden on... Posted Wednesday May 23, 2012 10:52:26 EDT
Sailor cruises to 41-pound weight loss
ABOARD THE FRIGATE ELROD — Derek England is a loser. In fact, he's the biggest loser in his whole command. And he's pretty happy about it. Posted Wednesday May 23, 2012 10:49:59 EDT
Va. wounded warrior retreat breaks ground
A group of investors, government officials, business executives and former military personnel broke ground May 18 on a private retreat they hope will become a premier getaway for wounded warriors... Posted Sunday May 20, 2012 15:41:16 EDT
From M16s to boots, Afghan troops feel slighted
GARDEZ, Afghanistan — They say their M16s are dust-prone antiques. Their boots fall apart after a couple of months, they complain, and many of their helmets are cracked and patched. Yet they... Posted Sunday May 20, 2012 15:38:30 EDT
Taliban: NATO nations should leave Afghanistan
KABUL, Afghanistan — The Taliban on Sunday urged all NATO nations in Afghanistan to follow France's lead and pull their forces from the war. Posted Sunday May 20, 2012 15:36:35 EDT
Buglers mark 150th anniversary of ‘Taps’
WASHINGTON — More than 200 buglers and trumpeters gathered at Arlington National Cemetery to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the composing of "Taps." Posted Sunday May 20, 2012 13:58:28 EDT
Ready for a ray gun? ONR plans laser tests
Soon, the sound of combat may not be a thunderous boom but an electronic zap. The Office of Naval Research is in the early stages of putting a solid-state laser weapon onto a ship. If the project... Posted Wednesday May 23, 2012 10:50:07 EDT
Libyan convicted in Lockerbie bombing dies
TRIPOLI, Libya — Abdel Baset al-Megrahi, a Libyan intelligence officer who was the only person ever convicted in the 1988 Lockerbie bombing, died at home in Tripoli Sunday, nearly three years... Posted Sunday May 20, 2012 13:44:53 EDT
17 dead as Yemeni troops clash with al-Qaida
SANAA, Yemen — Fresh clashes between al-Qaida fighters and government forces in Yemen left 17 dead on Sunday, military officials said, as the army pushed on with an offensive to regain a key... Posted Sunday May 20, 2012 9:56:41 EDT
White House, Pakistan in talks on supply lines
CHICAGO — The White House says it is not expecting to finish negotiations with Pakistan over reopening key supply lines during the NATO summit. Posted Sunday May 20, 2012 9:42:03 EDT
Va. capital city parade honors Iraq veterans
RICHMOND, Va. — An Armed Forces Day welcome home parade in Richmond on Saturday honored returning Iraq War veterans. Posted Saturday May 19, 2012 15:18:45 EDT
New website helps vets cope after combat
Former Marine Nancy Schiliro hits the gas every time she drives under an overpass — especially if there's someone on a cellphone crossing it. Posted Saturday May 19, 2012 12:58:00 EDT
Groundbreaking McSally shares story with pilots
GREEN VALLEY, Ariz. — Retired Air Force Col. Martha McSally doesn't mince words, and she had plenty to share with members of the Aero Club of Arizona last week — about flying, breaking... Posted Saturday May 19, 2012 12:42:53 EDT
Report: Medical helo was close to military jets
LEXINGTON, Va. — A medical helicopter came within 1,000 feet of three military jets after dropping off a patient, a spokesman for healthcare organization Carilion Clinic said. Posted Saturday May 19, 2012 12:29:49 EDT
NORAD intercepts 2 aircraft near Camp David
CAMP DAVID, Md. — Military aircraft have intercepted two small planes in restricted airspace around Camp David, where world leaders are gathering for an economic summit. Posted Saturday May 19, 2012 12:26:54 EDT
13 killed in eastern Afghanistan suicide attack
KABUL, Afghanistan — A suicide bomber blew himself up at a police checkpoint Saturday in a volatile area of eastern Afghanistan, killing 13 people, police said. Posted Saturday May 19, 2012 13:12:10 EDT
Biofuel pits SECNAV vs. House Republicans
The Navy this summer plans to sail a carrier strike group powered by a biofuel mix amid efforts by congressional Republicans to cut off funds for Secretary Ray Mabus' signature initiative. Posted Sunday May 20, 2012 10:55:56 EDT
Planners want to make bases more ‘walkable’
At military installations, suburban-style sprawl is out and walkable communities are in, under new Defense Department planning guidelines released Thursday. Posted Saturday May 19, 2012 9:40:34 EDT
3 charged with terrorism conspiracy ahead of NATO summit
CHICAGO — Three men arrested earlier this week when police raided a Chicago apartment were being held Saturday on terrorism conspiracy charges, accused of trying to make Molotov cocktails ahead... Posted Tuesday May 22, 2012 8:53:18 EDT
NATO summit will highlight fraying relations
WASHINGTON — The NATO meeting in Chicago is a chance for alliance leaders to proclaim solidarity and promise success. But the two-day gathering that begins Sunday probably won't resolve the... Posted Tuesday May 22, 2012 8:53:32 EDT
Military judge considers multiple Gitmo trials
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — A military judge is considering whether to split off one or more of the defendants and hold separate trials for five Guantanamo Bay prisoners charged in the Sept. 11... Posted Saturday May 19, 2012 9:11:46 EDT
Experts: North Korea still violating sanctions
UNITED NATIONS — An expert panel's report says North Korea continues to violate U.N. sanctions, citing possible attempts to ship arms to Syria and Myanmar and illegally import luxury goods,... Posted Saturday May 19, 2012 11:08:12 EDT
Trainer contracted to Navy crashes; pilot dead
CAMARILLO, Calif. — A privately owned jet contracted by the military to play the enemy in training exercises crashed Friday in a Southern California farm field, killing the civilian pilot,... Posted Sunday May 20, 2012 10:09:42 EDT
DoD pushes Army’s sex assault prevention training
As the Defense Department announced new strategies April 16 to combat sexual assault in the ranks, Army Gen. Martin Dempsey, chairman of the Joint Chiefs, acknowledged that the military's progress... Posted Wednesday May 23, 2012 10:53:37 EDT
Accused clinic shooter will face court-martial
A sergeant charged in a 2009 shooting rampage at Camp Liberty, Iraq, that left five service members dead is being referred to a court-martial and may face the death penalty, according to an Army... Posted Monday May 21, 2012 8:14:42 EDT
Navy Reserve gets 1st female commander
President Obama has nominated Rear Adm. Robin Braun for promotion to vice admiral and chief of the Navy Reserve, the Pentagon said Friday. Posted Tuesday May 22, 2012 9:06:12 EDT
Airmen can be kicked out of Honor Guard faster
If you can't cut it in the Honor Guard, expect a swift return to a less prestigious job. As of May 1, a new Honor Guard job description makes it clear that little time will be wasted transferring... Posted Monday May 21, 2012 15:03:39 EDT
House votes to keep enlistment age cap
A Georgia lawmaker's effort to allow people of any age to enlist in the military, as long as they meet health and fitness standards, failed Friday on a 256-164 vote in the House. Posted Tuesday May 22, 2012 8:57:19 EDT
House OKs terror suspects’ indefinite detention
WASHINGTON — A divided House on Friday endorsed the indefinite detention without trial of terrorist suspects, even for U.S. citizens seized on American soil. Posted Monday May 21, 2012 10:05:15 EDT
House panel approves breast cancer study
A study of breast cancer among male and female service members and veterans was approved Thursday night by the House Armed Services Committee. Posted Monday May 21, 2012 10:05:37 EDT
New French leader faces NATO ire on Afghan exit
WASHINGTON — For President Obama's relationship with France, it's out with "Sarkozy the American" and in with Francois Hollande the Socialist. Posted Monday May 21, 2012 10:06:05 EDT
Report: Bird strike caused Pendleton helo crash
CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. — A bird strike caused a deadly helicopter crash at Camp Pendleton last year that killed two Marines, according to a Marine Corps investigation. Posted Sunday May 20, 2012 10:45:45 EDT
House OKs continued war in Afghanistan
WASHINGTON — The House endorsed the continued war in Afghanistan on Thursday despite acknowledgment from Republicans and Democrats that the American people are war-weary after more than a... Posted Monday May 21, 2012 10:06:33 EDT
Essex arrives at San Diego Bay after collision
SAN DIEGO — Sporting crumpled catwalks and smashed lifeboats, the Navy vessel Essex managed to glide into San Diego Bay on Thursday, 24 hours after colliding with a tanker in the Pacific Ocean... Posted Saturday May 19, 2012 12:02:10 EDT
Sangin Marines brace for summer of combat
SANGIN, Afghanistan — Lying on a dusty rooftop, Lance Cpls. Jacob Bisek and Daniel Buzalsky watched suspiciously as a man down the road peered at them. He was pointing at the Marines and... Posted Wednesday May 23, 2012 10:52:20 EDT
U.S. will give Israel $70M more for Iron Dome
WASHINGTON — The Pentagon says the U.S. will give Israel the extra $70 million that Jerusalem asked for this year for short-range missile defense. Posted Monday May 21, 2012 10:07:10 EDT
7 more airmen take F-22 fears to lawmaker
Seven more airmen who work with the F-22 have come forward to report cases of hypoxia-like symptoms in themselves or others — a couple of them flight surgeons who provide medical treatment to... Posted Tuesday May 22, 2012 13:23:06 EDT
Hearing to address new school restrictions
Congress is preparing to dive into President Obama's executive order on schools receiving tuition assistance and GI Bill money — the details of which are still a mystery to some officials. Posted Wednesday May 23, 2012 10:54:09 EDT
Panetta orders new F-22 flight safety measures
Defense Secretary Leon Panetta has ordered the Air Force to limit F-22 flights in regions, such as Alaska, where it would be difficult for pilots to land the plane if they experience signs of oxygen... Posted Tuesday May 22, 2012 13:23:36 EDT
Afghanistan battles yield two Navy Crosses
Two California-based Marines are scheduled to receive Navy Cross awards on Friday for their actions during separate battles in Afghanistan's Helmand province. Posted Monday May 21, 2012 15:01:41 EDT
Air Sea Battle strategy keeps eye on Iran
The Air Sea Battle concept initiated by the Navy and Air Force is an effort to make the most of the combined military capabilities of the U.S. The objectives are to carry out the strategies of... Posted Monday May 21, 2012 15:02:32 EDT
Army launches study of PTSD meds
Military and Veterans Affairs Department physicians often prescribe medication to ease the symptoms of combat-related post-traumatic stress disorder, even though only two antidepressants —... Posted Monday May 21, 2012 14:58:18 EDT
Army wants to monitor your computer activity
In the wake of the biggest dump of classified information in the history of the Army, the brass is searching for ways to watch what every soldier is doing on his or her Army computer. Posted Monday May 21, 2012 15:00:25 EDT
Battlefield of dreams: Amputee vets rule diamond
When Sgt. Matt Kinsey hung up his cleats, dropped out of college and joined the Army in 2006, he never imagined that just a few years later he'd be spending his weekends back out on a ball field,... Posted Wednesday May 23, 2012 15:34:37 EDT
About-face on the war
The 2006 Military Times poll finds that support among U.S. troops for President Bush and the Iraq war has declined. Read the full report.
2 Illinois guardsmen awarded Silver Star
CHICAGO — Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Gen. Martin Dempsey has honored two Illinois National guardsmen with Silver Stars for valor.Dempsey joined Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn and Illinois National Guard Maj. Gen. William...
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