Pennsylvania ammo plant boosts production of key artillery shell in Ukraine's fight against Russia
A Pennsylvania ammunition plant that makes a key artillery shell in Ukraineโs fight against Russia has managed to boost production by 50% to meet surging demand, with more capacity set to come on line.
Final report outlines missed opportunities to stop Maine's deadliest shooting
A special commission says the Army Reserve and local police missed opportunities to intervene and seize weapons from a spiraling reservist responsible for the deadliest shootings in Maine history.
3 Army Reserve officers disciplined after reservist killed 18 people in Maine
An Army report says three reserve officers have been disciplined for dereliction of duty in the aftermath of a reservistโs rampage in which 18 people were killed in Maine.
New York law couldn't be used to disarm reservist before Maine shooting, Army official says
An Army nurse practitioner who evaluated a reservist who later killed 18 people says he couldnโt use New Yorkโs red flag law to disarm the man because he was not a New York resident.
Army lieutenant colonel says Lewiston shooter had 'low threat' profile upon leaving hospital
A lieutenant colonel with the Army Reserves says a reservist who committed the deadliest mass shooting in Maine history had a low threat profile when he left a psychiatric hospital prior to the killings.
Maine shooting exposes gaps in mental health treatment and communication practices, official says
An Army health official told a panel investigating a mass shooting by a reservist experiencing a psychiatric crisis that there are health care differences for Army reservists that could limit the flow of information to commanders.
People in the Roanoke Valley remember Audie Murphy on 53rd anniversary of deadly plane crash
On May 28, 1971, Audie Murphy, one of the most decorated veterans of all time, died in a plane crash in Roanoke County.
Sexual assaults are down in the US military. Here's what to know about the numbers
Pentagon officials are cautiously optimistic that an overall decline in reported sexual assaults among active-duty service members and the military academies suggests that leaders are finally getting a handle on what has been a persistent problem.
Gunman's family told deputy before Maine's deadliest shooting that they hadn't removed his weapons
Police have said repeatedly since Maineโs deadliest shooting that officers thought the gunmanโs family had been taking his weapons away.
US special operations leaders are having to do more with less and learning from the war in Ukraine
U.S. special operations commanders are having to do more with less and they're learning from the war in Ukraine, That means juggling how to add more high-tech experts to their teams while still cutting their overall forces by about 5,000 troops over the next five years.
Jury deliberating in Iraq Abu Ghraib prison abuse civil case; contractor casts blame on Army
A lawyer for a military contractor being sued by three survivors of the notorious Abu Ghraib prison in Iraq says the plaintiffs are suing the wrong people.
Civilian interrogator defends work at Abu Ghraib, tells jury he was promoted
A civilian interrogator who worked 20 years ago at the infamous Abu Ghraib prison in Iraq told jurors in Virginia that he never abused detainees and was actually promoted for doing a good job.
Abu Ghraib military contractor warned bosses of abuses 2 weeks after arriving, testimony reveals
A civilian contractor sent to work as an interrogator at Iraqโs infamous Abu Ghraib prison resigned within two weeks of his arrival and told his corporate bosses that mistreatment of detainees was likely to continue.
New recruiting programs put Army, Air Force on track to meet enlistment goals. Navy will fall short
The Army and Air Force say they are on track to meet their recruiting goals this year, reversing previous shortfalls using a swath of new programs and policy changes.
Beyond 'yellow flag' law, Maine commission highlights another missed opportunity before shootings
The interim report from the commission investigating Maine's deadliest mass shooting focused mostly on whether authorities should have taken shooter Robert Card into custody and seized his guns under the state's so-called yellow flag law.
How the US military is scrambling to build a floating dock for urgently needed aid to Gaza
A massive floating pier that will allow ships to sail up to Gaza and offload aid will soon sail from the U.S. to the Mediterranean Sea as the U.S. looks at ways to address Gaza's dire food needs.
Maine mass shooter had a brain injury. Experts say that doesn't explain his violence.
Brain injury experts are cautioning against drawing conclusions from newly released and limited information about the Army reservist who killed 18 people last year in Maineโs deadliest mass shooting.
Evidence of traumatic brain injury in shooter who killed 18 in deadliest shooting in Maine's history
An Army reservist who shot and killed 18 people in Maine last year had evidence of traumatic brain injuries, according to a brain tissue analysis by researchers from Boston University.
Survivors say opportunities were missed that could have prevented Maine's worst-ever mass shooting
Emotional survivors of a mass shooting in Lewiston, Maine, called on politicians to protect the community from future tragedies.
In video, Maine gunman said reservists were scared because he was โcapableโ of doing something
An Army reservist responsible for Maineโs deadliest mass shooting told state police in New York before his hospitalization last summer that fellow soldiers were worried about him because he was โgonna frigginโ do something.โ.
Louisiana State University running back charged with attempted second-degree murder
A Louisiana State University freshman football player has been arrested and charged with attempted second-degree murder after a shooting last week that injured two people.
No diploma? No problem! Navy again lowers requirements as it struggles to meet recruitment goals
The U.S. Navy is starting to enlist individuals who didnโt graduate from high school or get a GED, marking the second time in about a year that the service has opened the door to lower-performing recruits as it struggles to meet enlistment goals.
Authorities knew Maine shooter was a threat but felt confronting him was unsafe, video shows
Videos show police in Maine feared that confronting an Army reservist in the weeks before he killed 18 people in the stateโs deadliest mass shooting would โthrow a stick of dynamite on a pool of gas."
A review defends police action before the Maine mass shooting. Legal experts say questions persist
An independent report conducted for a police agency clears the agencyโs response to growing concerns about the mental health of a man who later went on to commit the deadliest mass shooting in Maine history.
Rescuer raises hope of survivors at a Zambian mine where more than 30 have been buried for days
A member of a rescue team has raised hope that there may be survivors at a Zambian mine where more than 30 informal miners have been trapped under debris for days after heavy rain caused landslides.
Army Special Operations Command mourns 5 US troops killed in helicopter crash
The U.S. Army Special Operations Command says the five soldiers killed when their helicopter crashed in the Eastern Mediterranean over the weekend were national treasures whose loss cut deeply.
The number of military suicides dipped in 2022 as the Pentagon works on new prevention programs
U.S. officials say the number of suicides among military members and their families dipped slightly in 2022, compared with the previous year.
Army private who fled to North Korea charged with desertion, held by US military, officials tell AP
An Army private who fled to North Korea before being returned home to the United States last month has been detained by the U.S. military.
Government should pay compensation for secretive Cold War-era testing, St. Louis victims say
As Congress considers payments to victims of Cold War-era nuclear contamination in the St. Louis region, people who were targeted for secret government testing from that same time period believe theyโre due compensation, too.
Senate confirms army, marines chiefs as senator's objection blocks other military nominations
The Senate has confirmed three top military leaders, filling the posts after monthslong delays and as a Republican senator is still holding up hundreds of other nominations and promotions for senior officers.
Lebanon launches probe into late-night shots outside US Embassy that caused no injuries
Lebanese authorities are investigating a late-night shooting outside the heavily fortified U.S. Embassy just outside Beirut.
Biden awards Medal of Honor to Army helicopter pilot who rescued soldiers in a Vietnam firefight
President Joe Biden has awarded the Medal of Honor to an Army pilot from the Vietnam War who risked his life to rescue a reconnaissance team that was about to be overrun by the enemy โ facing almost certain death.
Biden approves Medal of Honor for Army helicopter pilot who rescued soldiers in a Vietnam firefight
The White House says President Joe Biden will award the Medal of Honor to a Vietnam War-era Army pilot who risked his life to rescue a reconnaissance team that was about to be overrun by the enemy.
Sudan's army chief warns that the country will be fragmented if the deadly conflict is not resolved
The head of Sudanโs army warned that the northeast African country will be divided if its deadly conflict between the military and rival paramilitary force is not resolved.
Female soldiers in Army special operations face rampant sexism and harassment, military report says
A new report says female soldiers face rampant sexism, sexual harassment and other gender-related challenges in male dominated Army special operations units.
Sudanโs top army general accuses rival paramilitary of war crimes in televised speech
The head of Sudanโs military has accused the rival paramilitary force of committing war crimes in the northeast African countryโs brutal ongoing conflict.
'The Few. The Proud' aren't so few: Marines recruiting surges while other services struggle
Marine Corps leaders say they'll make their recruiting goal this year, at a time when the active-duty Army, Navy and Air Force expect to fall short.
Join the military, become a US citizen: Uncle Sam wants you and vous and tu
The U.S. military has struggled to overcome recruiting shortfalls and as a way to try to address that problem, it's stepping up efforts to sign up immigrants.
Bryan K. Loan Memorial Ride honors life of Army Veteran, Roanoke County police officer
Since Bryan Loan's death, his family has worked to keep his memory alive and raise awareness for Veteran's mental health.
Navy commissions USS Cooperstown; honors war veteran players
The Navy has commissioned the USS Cooperstown, named for the New York state village where the Baseball Hall of Fame is located and honoring the 70 members who served in the military during wartime.
Military sex assault reports rise, even as Army numbers fall
The Pentagon says the number of reported sexual assaults across the military inched up about 1% last year, as a sharp decline in Army numbers offset increases in the other three services.
Milley: US has long way to go to build munitions stockpile
The top U.S. military officer says the Pentagon โhas a long ways to goโ to beef up its munitions stockpiles and ensure the country is ready for any large-scale war.
The Deep Blue Ridge: Army veteran says his wife and horse saved his life
A local army veteran is hoping his fight against PTSD through equine therapy inspires other veterans and their families to always find ways to never give up on life.
EXPLAINER: What end of vaccine mandate means for US troops
Congressโ move to eliminate the Pentagon mandate that all U.S. service members get the COVID-19 vaccine delivers a victory for lawmakers and troops who oppose getting the shot.
Military suicides drop as leaders push new programs
A new report and Pentagon data show that suicides across the active duty U.S. military decreased over the past 18 months, driven by sharp drops in the Air Force and Marine Corps last year and a similar decline among Army soldiers during the first six months of this year.
โA Soldierโs Playโ playwright Charles Fuller dies at 83
Charles Fuller, the Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright of the searing and acclaimed โA Soldierโs Playโ who often explored and exposed how social institutions can perpetuate racism, has died.
Panel advises removal of Confederate statue at Arlington
An independent commission is recommending that the Confederate Memorial at Arlington National Cemetery be dismantled and taken down, as part of its final report to Congress on the renaming of military bases and assets that commemorate the Confederacy.
Reported sexual assaults across US military increase by 13%
Reports of sexual assaults across the U.S. military jumped by 13% last year, driven by significant increases in the Army and the Navy as bases began to move out of pandemic restrictions and public venues opened back up.
Floods in India, Bangladesh leave millions homeless, 18 dead
Army troops have been called in to rescue thousands of people stranded by massive floods that have ravaged northeastern India and Bangladesh, leaving millions of homes underwater and severing transport links.
Brazil toughens environmental fines in reaction to a lawsuit
Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro signed a decree Tuesday that creates stricter rules against environmental crimes in the Amazon rainforest, such as fraud in timber licensing.
Army eases fitness test standards for women, older troops
The Army has scrapped its move to have a physical fitness test that's gender- and age-neutral, and will now allow women and older soldiers to pass while meeting some reduced standards.
Navy discharges 1st active-duty sailors for COVID-19 vaccine refusal
The Navy said Tuesday that it has discharged 23 active duty sailors for refusing the coronavirus vaccine, marking the first time it has thrown currently serving sailors out of the military over the mandatory shots.
Across services, troops face discipline for refusing vaccine
U.S. officials say all of the military services have now begun disciplinary actions and discharges for troops who have refused to get the mandated coronavirus vaccine, with as many as 20,000 unvaccinated forces at risk of being removed from service.
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Military suicides rise 15% as senior leaders call for action
The number of military suicides jumped by 15% in 2020, fueled by significant increases in the Army and Marine Corps that senior leaders said were troubling and require more effort to prevent.
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US military eyes prototype mobile nuclear reactor in Idaho
The U.S. Department of Defense is taking input on its plan to build an advanced mobile nuclear microreactor prototype at the Idaho National Laboratory in eastern Idaho.
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Marine's body returned to Indiana hometown with procession
A military procession has returned the body of a Marine who was among U.S. troops killed in a suicide bombing at Afghanistanโs Kabul airport to his Indiana hometown.
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U.S. Department of Defense identifies all 13 service members killed in Kabul airport bombing
The U.S. Department of Defense has identified all 13 service members who were killed in a suicide bombing outside of Kabulโs airport.
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Study: Texas bases lead Army posts in risk of sexual assault
A new study finds that female soldiers at Army bases in Texas, Colorado, Kansas and Kentucky face a greater risk of sexual assault and harassment than those at other posts, accounting for more than a third of all active duty Army women sexually assaulted in 2018.
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Senate panel likely to OK 1st female Army secretary
The woman poised to be the first female secretary of the Army told Congress Thursday that combating sexual assault and harassment is a top priority, and said greater prevention is needed, including more training to encourage soldiers to step in when they see bad behavior by others.
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General: China's Africa outreach poses threat from Atlantic
The top U.S. general for Africa says a growing military threat from China may well come from Americaโs east, as Beijing looks to establish a large navy port capable of hosting submarines or aircraft carriers on the Atlantic coast of Africa.
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Army under fire from Congress over Fort Hood response
(AP Photo/Alex Brandon)WASHINGTON โ Lawmakers expressed frustration Tuesday with how slowly improvements are being made to criminal investigation at Fort Hood, Texas, where rates of violent crime and sexual assaults are particularly high. More than two dozen Fort Hood soldiers died in 2020, including in multiple homicides and suicides. The review also concluded that the Army CID was understaffed, overwhelmed and filled with inexperienced investigators. Elder Fernandes, who was missing for more than a week last year before he was found dead about 28 miles from Fort Hood. AdAs a result of the independent review and other investigations, the Army earlier this year took action against 14 officers and enlisted soldiers at Fort Hood.
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Coworkers: Man charged in Capitol riot had a Hitler mustache
FILE - In this Jan. 6, 2021 file photo rioters supporting President Donald Trump storm the Capitol in Washington. An Army reservist charged with taking part in the attack on the U.S. Capitol was known as a Nazi sympathizer who wore a Hitler mustache, coworkers told federal investigators. (AP Photo/John Minchillo, File)WASHINGTON โ An Army reservist charged with taking part in the attack on the U.S. Capitol was known as a Nazi sympathizer who wore a Hitler mustache, coworkers told federal investigators. The filing included photos from Hale-Cusanelliโs cellphone of him with a Hitler mustache, along with pro-Nazi cartoons. Jonathan Zucker, Hale-Cusanelliโs attorney, wrote in a filing that there was no evidence his client belongs to any white supremacist organizations.
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The Latest: House to wrap early amid threat of violence
Scott Applewhite)WASHINGTON โ The Latest on congressional testimony about the Capitol insurrection (all times local):5 p.m. House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer notified lawmakers late Wednesday of the sudden schedule change. Gibson comes to the Senate from a 33-year military career, including as a senior intelligence officer in the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, supporting troops in the Middle East, Schumer said. The head of the National Guard for Washington, D.C., says Pentagon concerns about โopticsโ delayed the sending of troops to protect the Capitol during the Jan. 6 attack. Walker says D.C. officials pleaded with the Army officials to quickly send the National Guard to help police guard the Capitol.