US Naval Academy fires commandant of midshipmen
Capt. Gilbert Clark Jr. was relieved from his duties “due to a loss of confidence" in his ability to lead the Brigade of Midshipmen, the school said.
By Beth Sullivan
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Judges reject VA secretary’s request to pause veterans’ claims appeals
Secretary Collins asked the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims to stop its work during the government shutdown. Judges called the request "extreme."
By Patricia Kime
The case for light-attack aircraft
Light-attack capability should be moved from the Air Force to U.S. Special Operations Command to avoid delaying air support to special operators in austere locations, says the author of this commentary.
By Rep. Michael Waltz
Congressional task force to examine long-term defense strategy for Russia, China
A new congressional task force has been charged with examining America's long-term national security strategy and help the Pentagon become more innovative.
By Joe Gould
After courts-martial dropped for swim team members, Air Force Academy cadets fight expulsions
Two years after what Air Force Academy leaders call a hazing incident on the school’s swimming team, three cadets are still fighting to become officers after administrative expulsions followed the school dropping criminal charges.
By Tom Roeder, The (Colorado Springs, Colo.) Gazette via the AP
Man sentenced for selling crack cocaine at VA hospital
A man who pleaded guilty to selling crack cocaine at a Massachusetts veterans’ hospital has avoided additional prison time.
Kurds may be wiped out before Turkey sanctions happen, senators worry
Congress’ most concrete response to the unfolding Syrian crisis includes sanctions on Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
By Joe Gould
Top Dems warn Trump against US pullout of Open Skies Treaty
Top Democratic lawmakers strongly urged the Trump administration on Tuesday against the unilateral withdrawal from the 1992 Open Skies Treaty.
Navy SEAL Gallagher’s clemency package on CNO’s desk
Adm. Michael Gilday will make his decision by late October.
By Carl Prine
SMA Grinston reveals his ACFT scores
The Army’s senior enlisted leader tweeted out his Army Combat Fitness Test scores Sunday morning. Here's his advice for soldiers.
By Kyle Rempfer
Senate to vote on ending border emergency that diverted DoD funds
The Senate is voting this week on whether to end the president’s emergency diversion of military funding to his border wall.
By Joe Gould