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US soldier convicted of theft in Russia sentenced to nearly 4 years
A Russian court has convicted a visiting American soldier of stealing and making threats of murder, sentencing him to nearly four years in prison.
Army snipers subdue man who tried to open plane’s exit door mid-flight
Two soldiers helped a plane land safely after a man onboard attempted to open the exit doors.
By Riley Ceder
US, Philippines expand exercise to territorial edges amid tension with China
The U.S. is continuing to find ways to fortify defenses across the Pacific to deter China and counter its influence. The Philippines is key to that effort.
By Jen Judson
Soldier is first to get approval for traditional Samoan hand tattoos
An Army captain earlier this year became the first soldier to be granted approval to display the traditional ink.
Names of soldiers killed in Black Hawk crash added to memorial wall
Five soldiers' names were added to a memorial wall honoring fallen U.S. Army Special Operations Command soldiers at Fort Liberty.
By Rachael Riley, The Fayetteville Observer
Court orders Army to review claim that soldier died due to malpractice
The lawsuit of a 26-year-old Army specialist who died of a preventable breast cancer will be evaluated on its merits by an Army claims board.
By Hope Hodge Seck
I volunteered for a mission. I could take photos that might outlive me
Drowning in fear and self-loathing, I reminded myself why I was here. Why I was in Vietnam. On this helicopter. It was why I’d re-enlisted.
By Marvin J. Wolf, The War Horse
Sailors eligible for extra housing money during training
A new policy attempts to alleviate the financial burden on sailors so they are not footing the bill for two homes.
By Diana Stancy
Army vet gets 25 years for bomb-making class used to target cops
The former soldier was convicted of teaching someone how to make homemade bombs for the express purpose of killing law enforcement officers.
US soldier arrested in Russia for alleged theft will remain in custody
Army Staff Sgt. Gordon Black will remain in custody in Russia at least until July 2, Russian state news agency RIA Novosti said.
Graphic novel tells story of Army captain who tackled suicide bomber
New graphic novel tells story of how Medal of Honor recipient Capt. Florent Groberg saved countless lives.
By Riley Ceder