New tattoo rules, camouflage on the way, SMA says
Sergeant Major of the Army Raymond Chandler told a gathering of troops in Afghanistan that the Army's new camouflage pattern will soon be unveiled and likely phased in next year.
View ArticleObama to address Iran, Syria in U.N. speech
NEW YORK (AP) - Seeking to build on diplomatic opportunities, President Barack Obama is expected to signal his willingness to engage with the new Iranian government if Tehran makes nuclear concessions...
View ArticleSoldier attempts record for bomb disposal suit run
An Army lieutenant ran a mile while wearing a bomb disposal suit weighing more than 75 pounds in an attempt to set a new world record.
View ArticleCoast Guardsman convicted of sexual assault in Va.
A Coast Guardsman accused of sexual assault and other charges has been convicted during a general court-martial in Virginia.
View ArticleCoast Guard cutter returns to Va from patrol
The Coast Guard says a Portsmouth-based cutter and crew have returned home following a 42-day patrol in the Caribbean Sea.
View ArticleSenate moves to extend expiring VA programs
The Senate took time out from debate about next week's looming government shutdown to try to extend the life of several veterans' programs due to expire on Oct. 1.
View ArticleSex offense convictions: 51 bases had at least one conviction over 3-year period
The Air Force convicted 102 of its own for sexual offenses between 2010 and August 2012, according to the first compilation published by the service since the military came under fire for how it...
View ArticleGunmen attack Sunni town in Iraq
Gunmen on Tuesday tried to take over a small Sunni town in Iraq's west, sparking battles that left 11 people including six attackers dead, said an official.
View ArticleKenyans continue push for control of mall
Islamic militants who staged a deadly attack on a Kenya mall said Tuesday hostages are alive and their fighters are 'still holding their ground,' calling into question Kenyan officials' claims that...
View ArticleFemale vets benefit from entrepreneur program
Janell Farnsworth knew she eventually wanted to expand her business. But after attending a conference for female veteran entrepreneurs, she realized she's ready now.
View ArticleWhite House: U.S. aid to Egypt depends on track record
President Barack Obama says the United States hopes to maintain a constructive relationship with the interim government in Egypt but it is avoiding choosing sides since the ouster of Egyptian President...
View ArticleAt U.N., Obama welcomes signs of Iranian moderation
President Barack Obama on Tuesday welcomed the new Iranian government's pursuit of a 'more moderate course,' saying it should offer the basis for a breakthrough on Iran's nuclear impasse with the...
View ArticleVisa hold puts Afghan interpreter back in hiding from the Taliban
The Afghan interpreter who finally received a visa for a new life in the U.S. is back in immigration limbo-and back in hiding-because his visa may be revoked.
View ArticleSenator proposes symbolic pay protection for troops
A Nevada senator is pushing for the Senate to take a mostly symbolic vote about protecting military pay during a government shutdown.
View ArticleReport: Alexis lied about previous arrest, debts
The Washington Navy Yard shooter lied about a previous arrest and failed to disclose thousands of dollars in debts when he applied for a security clearance in the Navy.
View ArticleU.N. chief urges leaders to stop fueling Syria war
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon urged world leaders on Tuesday to stop fueling the bloodshed in Syria with weapons and get both sides to the negotiating table to end the 'biggest challenge to peace and...
View ArticleObama: Syrian chemical weapon ban must be enforced
President Barack Obama said Tuesday the U.N. Security Council must agree to a resolution on Syrian chemical weapons that includes consequences for President Bashar Assad if he doesn't meet demands to...
View ArticleQ&A: How a government shutdown would affect VA programs
In case of a government shutdown, many Veterans Affairs Department programs are exempt or partly shielded from the impact:
View ArticleIG: Academy's historical artifact collection in disarray
The Air Force Academy's collection of museum artifacts and other so-called 'heritage assets' is in disarray and must be improved, according to a new inspector general report.
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