Army names 3rd soldier who died in helicopter and airliner crash Staff Sgt. Ryan Austin O’Hara, 28, and Chief Warrant Officer 2 Andrew Loyd Eaves, 39, also died in the crash.By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press6 hours ago
After 50 years, this WWII soldier finally received his Medal of HonorAfter decades of discrimination, Vernon Baker was finally recognized for his heroism during an assault on a German stronghold during WWII.By Jon Guttman29 hours ago
Trump signs order to revise Pentagon’s policy on transgender troopsTrump on Monday also ordered troops to be reinstated who had left voluntarily or been booted for refusing COVID-19 vaccines, among other changes.By Tara Copp, The Associated Press and Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press5 days ago
Army Ranger sacrifices life shielding wounded comrade and medevac unitSgt. 1st Class Christopher Celiz was shot while shielding his comrades from enemy fire as they worked to save an injured Afghan ally.By Jon Guttman6 days ago
Mariner suing government for rape on USNS Carson City speaks outA judge told Dominguez she must petition the Labor Department for worker’s comp. Her lawyers maintain that rape does not belong on a list of job risks.By Hope Hodge Seck9 days ago
The World War II destroyer escort that fought like a battleshipMany acts of heroism occurred during the Battle of Leyte Gulf, including a remarkable fight by the destroyer escort Samuel B Roberts.By Jon Guttman10 days ago