Keeping one foot in Army boots suits sgt. 1st class
Sgt. 1st Class Ryan McCaffrey stood at a crossroads.
View ArticleU.S. Forces-Afghanistan to review medals process
U.S. military officials in Afghanistan 'frequently' lost or botched the paperwork packages nominating troops for medals and awards while serving in combat, according to the Defense Department Inspector...
View ArticleMore pilots than thought collecting $225,000 bonuses
In early November, the Air Force's top leaders told Congress, industry leaders and reporters that fighter pilots were not taking advantage of a $225,000 bonus to stay in.
View ArticleAir operations in typhoon-devastated Philippines nearly complete
The U.S. military will soon deliver all of the aid in response to Super Typhoon Haiyan that the U.S. Agency for International Development has requested on behalf of the Philippine government.
View ArticleTwo Schriever airmen killed in car crash
Two airmen first class who died in a vehicle crash Wednesday were assigned to the 3rd Space Operations Squadron at Schriever Air Force Base, Colo.
View ArticleStaff sergeant, sergeant promotion list for December released
The Army announced the names of active duty junior enlisted soldiers selected for promotion for December.
View ArticleFort Irwin backtracks on denying retreat for same-sex couple
After a married same-sex couple at Fort Irwin, Calif., claimed a chaplain banned them from an Army marriage enrichment program because of their sexual orientation, post officials said they were...
View ArticleMore transition options as Reserve looks to bolster force with prior-service,...
The Army Reserve wants to recruit as many as 8,000 soldiers as they leave active duty this year as part of a 'fundamental shift' in how the component fills its ranks.
View ArticleLawmakers question policy barring potential recruits married to illegals
Lawmakers are complaining to the Pentagon about a Navy and Marine Corps policy that prohibits the acceptance of new recruits who are married to illegal immigrants.
View ArticleOne officer steps down, second suspended over 'pretty' soldiers email
Two colonels involved in a controversy over showing 'pretty' female soldiers in Army communications no longer have their jobs, the Army confirmed Nov. 22.
View ArticleIf funds exist, USAF to tap Sikorsky for CRH program
Sikorsky will be awarded a contract for the Air Force's Combat Rescue Helicopter (CRH) program in early 2014 - if the budget allows it.
View ArticleNavy Yard gunman had clearance pulled
Senior U.S. officials say the company that employed the Washington Navy Yard shooter withdrew his access to classified material for two days in August when mental health problems became evident, but...
View ArticleReport: Fired CO undone by curious spouse - not his
A jealous spouse grounded the career of Navy pilot Capt. Jeffrey 'Chilly' Winter - but not the spouse you'd think.
View ArticleU.S. veterans offer hands-on help in Philippines relief effort
While the active-duty U.S. military has been busy helping the people of the Philippines recover from Typhoon Haiyan, American veterans also have been wading in to help.
View ArticleXO fired for drunken driving
A squadron XO has been fired after receiving a citation for drunken driving, Naval Air Forces Atlantic reported Friday night.
View ArticleCharity gets backlash over fees charged to volunteers
A charity formed in 2003 to send care packages to deployed troops is in turmoil as many of its volunteers protest a new policy forcing them to donate money each month in order to participate.
View ArticleSoldiers help repair Big Island boat harbor
Oahu-based soldiers have been helping repair parts of Keauhou Small Boat Harbor damaged by a tsunami two years ago.
View ArticleChina sets air defense zone over East China Sea
The Chinese Defense Ministry on Saturday issued a map of an East China Sea Air Defense Identification Zone that includes a chain of disputed islands also claimed by Japan, triggering a protest from Tokyo.
View ArticleEaster Seals groups ramp up help to veterans
Like many people, Gary Staten typically thought of the nonprofit group Easter Seals as mainly helping children and adults with disabilities and special needs.
View ArticleReynolds, Navy beat San Jose State in 3rd OT
Keenan Reynolds set an NCAA record by scoring seven rushing touchdowns, including the game-winner in the third overtime, as Navy downed San Jose State 58-52 on Friday night.
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