4 bodies found on Indian sub; 14 more likely dead
Indian navy divers on Friday recovered four severely burned bodies of sailors who had been trapped inside a submarine damaged by twin explosions, officials said. The navy said it was doubtful that any...
View ArticleDeclassified CIA docs acknowledge that Area 51 exists
After years of government denials, the CIA is acknowledging in newly declassified documents the existence of Area 51, the mysterious site in central Nevada that has spawned top-secret tools, weapons...
View ArticleDover AFB 9/11 memorial to feature trade center steel
Twelve years ago today, steel beam C-145 was in place on the 81st floor of the World Trade Center's North Tower. Four weeks later, and 102 minutes after terrorists flew an airliner into the building on...
View ArticleChange of command for 224th Battalion
A new leader is taking command of the 224th Military Intelligence Battalion based near Savannah.
View ArticleMan in $18M Navy kickbacks scheme gets home confinement
A North Providence man convicted of tax evasion in connection with a kickback scheme that cost the Navy $18 million has been sentenced to two years of home confinement.
View ArticleSECNAV: LCS 17 to be named after WWII cruiser
Navy Secretary Ray Mabus officially announced on Friday that the fleet's 17th littoral combat ship will be named Indianapolis.
View ArticleSenators want stronger financial protections for troops
Nearly one-fourth of the nation's senators have signed a letter urging defense officials to broaden protections against deceptive and predatory lenders for service members and their families.
View ArticleFire Scout ends Afghan mission; future includes new variant, LCS work
The Navy's MQ-8B Fire Scout unmanned helicopter wrapped up its Afghanistan mission earlier this month after more than 5,000 flight hours, the program's top officer said Tuesday at an unmanned-vehicle...
View ArticleArmy enacts longer time to make captain
Nearly 6,000 first lieutenants of the Army Competitive Category, Nurse Corps, Medical Service Corps and Medical Specialist Corps have been recommended for promotion to captain by selection boards that...
View ArticleMeaningful résumé includes specific statements
Many job hunters say they want to differentiate themselves - to be the one an employer will go bananas over.
View ArticleThe noncommute: Pros and cons of working from home
Americans love telecommuting. We know it's supposed to save on corporate overhead and boost productivity. We don't really care. Not as long as there are leaves to rake, pajamas to wear at noon, decks...
View ArticleThe phrase that shows you can think like an employer
When you start interviewing for civilian jobs, you're probably ready to tell employers what you have: A certain degree. So many years of relevant military experience. The desire to make a difference....
View ArticleMRAPs Not a Good Fit For Korea, Army Says
Last September, the Army shipped 80 MRAPs from Kuwait to the 2nd Infantry Division in South Korea so the unit could begin a six-month evaluation of how the hulking vehicles might be integrated into the...
View ArticleLung cancer screening recommendation could affect DoD, VA care
An influential independent panel is recommending that heavy smokers over age 55 - a group that includes many military retirees and veterans - should be screened annually for lung cancer.
View ArticleFt. Hood suspect kicked gun from officer's hand
With the gunman standing over her, Fort Hood police officer Kimberly Munley tried to fire her weapon as she lay bleeding on the ground. Nothing happened.
View ArticleGuard soldiers, recruiters charged in scheme
Federal prosecutors say 14 Army National Guard soldiers and recruiters have been charged in a scheme to obtain thousands of dollars in bonuses that are awarded for signing new recruits.
View ArticleJudge: Manning's actions were 'heedless'
The enormous leak of classified information engineered by U.S. Army Pfc. Bradley Manning was 'heedless' and '
View ArticleIraq seeks help from U.S. amid growing violence
A resurgence of violence and a renewed threat from al-Qaida have recently revived flagging U.S.
View ArticleNew NSA revelations stir congressional concern
New revelations from leaker Edward Snowden that the National Security Agency has overstepped its authority thousands of times since 2008 are stirring renewed calls on Capitol Hill for serious changes...
View ArticleFallen airman respected by teammates, brave in combat
Tech. Sgt. Mark A Smith was known as a devoted family man at home and a fierce warrior in combat.
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