Chiefs of Army, Navy, Air Force quarantined after top Coast Guard official tests positive for COVID-19
The chairman of the joint chiefs of staff and other top military leaders are under quarantine after a senior Coast Guard official tested positive for the coronavirus.
The chairman of the joint chiefs of staff and other top military leaders are under quarantine after a senior Coast Guard official tested positive for the coronavirus.
As suicides rise, Army brass reassessing outreach
Staff Sgt. Jason Lowe’s was the tenth suicide the 82nd Airborne Division has endured so far this year, a number that stood at four last year. In 2018, six division paratroopers took their own lives; four did so in 2017.
Staff Sgt. Jason Lowe’s was the tenth suicide the 82nd Airborne Division has endured so far this year, a number that stood at four last year. In 2018, six division paratroopers took their own lives; four did so in 2017.
Military suicides up as much as 20% amid COVID-19 pandemic
Military suicides have increased by as much as 20% this year compared to the same period in 2019, and some incidents of violent behavior have spiked.
Military suicides have increased by as much as 20% this year compared to the same period in 2019, and some incidents of violent behavior have spiked.
Congress investigates Fort Hood following soldier deaths
Congress will launch an investigation into sexual assault, disappearances, deaths and the leadership’s response at Fort Hood after 28 soldiers stationed at the U.S. Army base in Texas died this year, two subcommittee leaders announced Tuesday.
Congress will launch an investigation into sexual assault, disappearances, deaths and the leadership’s response at Fort Hood after 28 soldiers stationed at the U.S. Army base in Texas died this year, two subcommittee leaders announced Tuesday.
2 soldiers killed, 3 hurt during Army aircraft training near Coronado, California
Two soldiers were killed and three others were injured when their Black Hawk helicopter crashed during a training exercise near Coronado.
Two soldiers were killed and three others were injured when their Black Hawk helicopter crashed during a training exercise near Coronado.
Coast Guard airlifts 2 teens stranded on rocks in Oregon lagoon
The U.S. Coast Guard rescued two teenagers from an Oregon lagoon after they became stranded on rocks amid rising tides.
The U.S. Coast Guard rescued two teenagers from an Oregon lagoon after they became stranded on rocks amid rising tides.
Feds: Seattle VA medical staffer stole, sold respirators
Federal prosecutors say a staffer at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Seattle stole respirators and other equipment, then sold it online amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Federal prosecutors say a staffer at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Seattle stole respirators and other equipment, then sold it online amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Navy upholds firing of aircraft carrier captain in coronavirus outbreak
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- In a stunning reversal, the Navy has upheld the firing of the aircraft carrier captain who urged faster action to protect his crew from a coronavirus outbreak, according to a U.S. official familiar with the report.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- In a stunning reversal, the Navy has upheld the firing of the aircraft carrier captain who urged faster action to protect his crew from a coronavirus outbreak, according to a U.S. official familiar with the report.
Feds: Company provided subpar steel for Navy submarine hulls
SEATTLE (AP) — For decades, the Navy’s leading supplier of high-strength steel for submarines provided subpar metal because one of the company’s longtime employees falsified lab results — putting sailors at greater risk in the event of collisions or other impacts, federal prosecutors said in court filings Monday.
SEATTLE (AP) — For decades, the Navy’s leading supplier of high-strength steel for submarines provided subpar metal because one of the company’s longtime employees falsified lab results — putting sailors at greater risk in the event of collisions or other impacts, federal prosecutors said in court filings Monday.
Pilot of US Air Force jet that crashed in North Sea is dead
LONDON (AP) — The pilot of a fighter jet that crashed into the North Sea, off the coast of northern England, has been found dead, the U.S. Air Force said Monday.
LONDON (AP) — The pilot of a fighter jet that crashed into the North Sea, off the coast of northern England, has been found dead, the U.S. Air Force said Monday.
Marine veteran who disarmed rioters: 'There was only one thing I could do'
A Marine veteran working security for a Q13 News crew during what began as a peaceful protest in downtown Seattle has been hailed a hero for his quick action to disarm two rioters of stolen police-issued rifles.
A Marine veteran working security for a Q13 News crew during what began as a peaceful protest in downtown Seattle has been hailed a hero for his quick action to disarm two rioters of stolen police-issued rifles.
Marine Corps bans display of Confederate flag
The U.S. Marine Corps (USMC) banned display of the Confederate flag at its military installations Friday, on everything from bumper stickers to coffee mugs.
The U.S. Marine Corps (USMC) banned display of the Confederate flag at its military installations Friday, on everything from bumper stickers to coffee mugs.
Vietnam veterans reflect on the 45th anniversary of the 'Fall of Saigon'
April 30, 2020, marks the 45th anniversary of the “Fall of Saigon” and essentially the end of the Vietnam War. For local Vietnam veterans, the images captured on that day are still a painful reminder.
April 30, 2020, marks the 45th anniversary of the “Fall of Saigon” and essentially the end of the Vietnam War. For local Vietnam veterans, the images captured on that day are still a painful reminder.
Two American service members killed in Afghanistan
U.S. forces say two American service members have been killed during an operation in Afghanistan.The U.S. and NATO Resolute Support mission says the Americans were killed while conducting an operation on Friday.
U.S. forces say two American service members have been killed during an operation in Afghanistan.The U.S. and NATO Resolute Support mission says the Americans were killed while conducting an operation on Friday.
Trump awards Medal of Honor to combat medic from Puyallup
President Donald Trump plans to award the Medal of Honor to a retired Army staff sergeant in recognition of his treatment and evacuation of fellow US soldiers while taking fire from enemy combatants in Afghanistan in 2008.
President Donald Trump plans to award the Medal of Honor to a retired Army staff sergeant in recognition of his treatment and evacuation of fellow US soldiers while taking fire from enemy combatants in Afghanistan in 2008.
Spokane Army officer killed in helicopter crash in Iraq
The U.S. soldier who died of injuries in a helicopter crash in Iraq this week was a member of an elite special operations unit and had deployed nine times in support of the U.S. conflicts in Afghanistan, Iraq and Syria, officials said Tuesday.
The U.S. soldier who died of injuries in a helicopter crash in Iraq this week was a member of an elite special operations unit and had deployed nine times in support of the U.S. conflicts in Afghanistan, Iraq and Syria, officials said Tuesday.
Air Force officer missing for 35 years found living in California under false identity
A U.S. Air Force officer with top-secret clearance who went missing in 1983 has been living under an assumed name in California, according to the Air Force Office of Special Investigations.
A U.S. Air Force officer with top-secret clearance who went missing in 1983 has been living under an assumed name in California, according to the Air Force Office of Special Investigations.
Seattle among 15 cities Army considers for home of new Futures Command
The Army says it's considering 15 cities for the headquarters of its planned Futures Command, which will keep track of emerging technology and innovations that could be used in warfighting.
The Army says it's considering 15 cities for the headquarters of its planned Futures Command, which will keep track of emerging technology and innovations that could be used in warfighting.
Restored B-52 lands at its new home to pay tribute to Vietnam vets
SEATTLE — The long journey of some Vietnam veterans to restore an old B-52 bomber just reached a major milestone.
SEATTLE — The long journey of some Vietnam veterans to restore an old B-52 bomber just reached a major milestone.
Bomb-sniffing dog, handler reunited after service in Iraq
Troy Sutton of Lumberton, North Carolina, has been in Iraq off and on since 2011 with his Dutch shepherd Ali. The two were nearly inseparable for about five years while they worked together in Iraq as an explosive detection team.
Troy Sutton of Lumberton, North Carolina, has been in Iraq off and on since 2011 with his Dutch shepherd Ali. The two were nearly inseparable for about five years while they worked together in Iraq as an explosive detection team.