Montford Point Marine gets medal for WWII service
A 91-year-old Ohio man has been recognized for his World War II service with a Congressional Gold Medal.
View ArticleWis. combat vet seeks pardon for police post
An Iraq War combat veteran is hoping for a pardon from Gov. Scott Walker so he can become a police officer.
View ArticleNATO commander in eastern Afghanistan visits U.S. troops
The commander of NATO forces in eastern Afghanistan spent Christmas Eve visiting U.S. troops at bases across the mountainous region to bring them holiday greetings and gifts for a few lucky soldiers.
View ArticleAirman surprises family with the gift of presence
Wendy Tripple had steeled herself for her husband's absence this Christmas. Lt. Col. Trent Tripple, an F-15E pilot, was due home from a one-year remote assignment in the Middle East the first week of...
View ArticleMarine gets adopted in Christmas Eve ceremony
Lance Cpl. Christopher Mohedano-Hernandez found special significance in being formally adopted during a Christmas Eve ceremony held in a suburban New York courtroom.
View ArticleSenior NCO promotion list for January released
The Army has announced the active duty senior enlisted leaders tapped for promotion in January.
View ArticlePurple Heart is finally given to rightful owner
A Purple Heart has finally been delivered to its rightful owner, 44 years after he was wounded while serving in Vietnam.
View ArticleNSA leaker: 'Mission's already accomplished'
National Security Agency leaker Edward Snowden said his 'mission's already accomplished' after revealing NSA secrets that have caused a reassessment of U.S. surveillance policies.
View ArticleArmy and National Guard cross swords over troop cuts
The National Guard hopes to gain from pending cuts to the regular Army's ranks, arguing that part-time soldiers are more cost-effective than their active-duty peers and could save $13 billion annually.
View ArticleStaff sergeant, sergeant promotion list for January released
The following active duty soldiers have been selected for promotion to staff sergeant and sergeant in January, the Army announced today.
View ArticleArmy hires Jeff Monken as football coach
Desperate to snap its long losing streak against its archrival, Army has hired former Navy assistant Jeff Monken as its 37th football coach.
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