Guardsman-turned-police-officer saves lives with military-style tourniquets
Over the course of five weeks, three lives were saved by two Evansville police officers, including that of a 6-year-old girl last Saturday.
View ArticleHollings, other WWII vets being honored by France
Seven World War II veterans from South Carolina, including former governor and U.S. Sen. Ernest 'Fritz' Hollings, are receiving the highest honor bestowed by France.
View ArticleCorps grapples with sea-based roles for Force Recon, MARSOC
Force Reconnaissance Marines recently played a key role in searching for an insurgent leader off the coast of Yemen, working in an unconventional arrangement from the destroyer Jason Dunham for more...
View ArticleCongrats, commander! Active-duty staff corps promotions announced
The following staff corps officers have been selected for promotion to commander, the Navy announced Thursday in a fleetwide message, ALNAV 042/13:
View ArticleFor re-enactors, Gettysburg is pinnacle of hobby
The commander of the Confederate army marched to the front of the makeshift classroom in jeans and a dress blue shirt to deliver battle plans to his top lieutenants, complete with a PowerPoint...
View ArticleLawmakers want to know more about VA's quick progress on old claims
While lawmakers are encouraged that the Veterans Affairs Department has processed 65,000 older disability claims in two months, they want details about the disposition and accuracy of the ratings...
View ArticleIdaho town holds out hope for soldier's return
The yellow ribbons, some tattered, some faded, can be seen long before State Highway 75 spills into Hailey, Idaho - home to America's only prisoner of war in its conflict with Afghanistan.
View ArticleKerry trip starts with tough Syrian, Afghan issues
Secretary of State John Kerry began an overseas trip Friday plunging into two thorny foreign policy problems: unrelenting bloodshed in Syria and efforts to talk to the Taliban and find a political...
View ArticleVeterans key to medical marijuana lobby efforts
When a constant, 'sputtering' pain grips Jim Champion's arms and legs, the Army veteran says only one thing brings him relief: marijuana.
View ArticleMarines: Osprey sparks grass fire at N.C. bomb range
The Marine Corps says an Osprey tilt-rotor aircraft sparked a grass fire at a North Carolina bombing range, resulting in minor damage.
View ArticleAccelerators can jump-start your business
The classic image of the would-be entrepreneur hoping to launch the next Apple or Google is someone working on a fledgling enterprise in a garage or dorm room.
View ArticleDo's and don'ts: Avoid these job-search pitfalls to stay on track
Some of the most common mistakes in a job search can be fixed with a little elbow grease and initiative, experts say - mistakes like neglecting to network and looking only at posted jobs instead of...
View Article8 job-hunting mistakes
The still-shaky civilian job market can look like a minefield to transitioning veterans. But you can better your odds of finding good-paying employment by avoiding some common job-hunting mistakes:
View ArticleFormer soldier sentenced in South Texas hit plan
A federal judge has sentenced a former U.S. soldier who served in Afghanistan for his role in a murder-for-hire plot near the U.S.-Mexico border.
View ArticleSenator wants top-level review of Tricare West transition
The leader of the Senate Budget Committee is calling for an investigation into the transition between contract managers of Tricare's West Region.
View ArticleReport: Snowden charged with espionage for NSA leaks
Justice Department asks Hong Kong to arrest Edward Snowden over surveillance revelations.
View ArticleGuam diver dies during training
A diver from the submarine tender Frank Cable died June 19 during pier-side diving operations at Naval Base Guam.
View ArticleDoD may hike prices, close stores to cut commissary budget
Selling beer, wine and other products at a markup in commissaries is among the proposals being floated in the Pentagon as officials look for ways to save money, according to a source familiar with the...
View ArticleOdierno: Curbing sexual assault requires dialogue
The U.S. Army chief of staff said Friday eradicating instances of sexual assault will not only require revamping training programs but also holding conversations with soldiers to change the climate...
View ArticleGAO: Cost gaps in Corps' plan for Pacific shift
A government watchdog agency has cautioned the Defense Department to get a better grip on the costs associated with the Marine Corps' shift in the Asia-Pacific region.
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