U.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 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 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.
View ArticleStatus update: Roving patrols and safety reviews
As the Navy struggles to defeat the scourge of sexual assault, officials have implemented steps large and small: everything from restricting booze sales and running base patrols - which have even...
View ArticleTuition assistance is healthy ... for now
Millions of dollars in funds remain for tuition assistance this fiscal quarter, which ends Dec. 31. In fact, only one-third of the funds available in the first three months of fiscal year 2014 have...
View ArticleB-52 airmen guide lost pilot to safety
Two B-52 crews recently came to the aid of a Cessna pilot who was lost in a snowstorm while flying in mountainous central Alaska.
View ArticleU.S. service members, Filipinos by birth, proud to contribute to relief effort
On the tarmac here under a beating sun, hundreds of displaced Filipinos emerged from several C-17s, both American and international.
View ArticleOfficials: Fort Campbell soldier held in slaying
Officials say a Fort Campbell soldier is in custody in connection with the death of an Edmonson County man.
View ArticleArmy wants soldiers' ideas for new equipment
The Army is looking for a few good ideas. The Army's Rapid Equipping Force is looking to turn soldiers' homespun ideas into hot new equipment for troops with a new collaborative tool called Army...
View ArticleObama: Nuclear deal blocks Iran's path to bomb
Iran struck a historic deal Sunday with the United States and five other world powers, agreeing to a temporary freeze of its nuclear program in the most significant agreement between Washington and...
View ArticleFilipino typhoon survivors cheer Pacquiao triumph
Thousands of survivors of Typhoon Haiyan erupted into wild cheers Sunday to celebrate the victory of Filipino boxing icon Manny Pacquiao, bringing back laughter and revelry briefly to a central...
View ArticleKarzai again delays signing U.S.-Afghan security deal
Afghanistan's president said on Sunday he will not sign a security deal with the United States until next April's elections, ignoring a recommendation by an assembly of Afghan elders and leaders that...
View ArticleWorldwide eDocket lists Army courts-martial cases
Soldiers can now see a list of pending cases in the Army justice system after the service's 'worldwide docket' went live on Oct. 1.
View ArticleGear, gadgets show Army's energy-saving side
No batteries? No problem. The Army is exploring technologies that power radios and other electronics by squeezing juice from the rays of the sun or the movements of a hiking soldier.
View ArticleClock ticks on authority for Guantanamo detention
A persistent knock came from inside the heavy, locked cell door.
View ArticleSecret U.S.-Iran talks set stage for nuke deal
The United States and Iran secretly engaged in a series of high-level, face-to-face talks over the past year, in a high-stakes diplomatic gamble by the Obama administration that paved the way for the...
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