Iraq War vet makes Colorado's first pot purchase
The new year got a little happier for pot smokers in Colorado on Wednesday as the nation's first retail outlets for recreational marijuana opened their doors.
View ArticleChina's 1st aircraft carrier ends sea trials
China's first aircraft carrier has successfully completed sea trials in the South China Sea, state media reported.
View ArticleNorth Carolina sergeant dies in Afghanistan
Military officials are investigating the death of a North Carolina-based Marine who was supporting combat operations in Afghanistan, Defense Department officials announced Thursday.
View ArticleMissing Shaw captain last seen Dec. 18
The search continues for Capt. Robby Williams, who is assigned to Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., and was last seen on Dec. 18, officials said.
View ArticleMattis writing book on leadership and strategy
Retired Gen. James N. 'Chaos' Mattis's straight talk and battlefield toughness turned him into a Marine Corps icon.
View ArticleCompensation commission gets lengthy extension
The commission that could trigger historic changes to military pay and benefits system was granted an extension and will not conclude its work until February 2015, many months after its original deadline.
View ArticleSouth Sudan's warring factions meet in Ethiopia
South Sudan's warring factions held preliminary meetings Friday ahead of the official start of negotiations in neighboring Ethiopia, mediators said.
View ArticleMarines delay female fitness plan after half fail
More than half of female Marines in boot camp can't do three pullups, the minimum standard that was supposed to take effect with the new year, prompting the Marine Corps to delay the requirement, part...
View Article2 Campbell soldiers make first cut for Mars mission
Out of a pool of 200,000 worldwide applicants from 140 countries, 1,058 were selected to go forward with interviews and medical screenings for a possible privately funded manned Mars mission.
View ArticleNew spice test goes fleetwide for '14
New Defense Department rules on testing service members for synthetic marijuana won't cause extra work for you or your command, but they will mean more sailors will be screened - and could get busted -...
View ArticleIraqi troops press battle in west with al-Qaida
Under siege by government forces, al-Qaida militants tried to strengthen their hold on two of Iraq's main Sunni cities Friday, telling residents that they were defending them against the Shiite-led...
View ArticleGet tracking and keep tabs on your steps, health & resolutions
Think of them as virtual coaches - to help set and meet your goals - or as cyber tattletales to alert your friends about a lazy week. Whether you're a data nerd or someone who's fallen off the fitness...
View ArticleEx-soldier accused of stealing Army IDs to stay in custody
MINNEAPOLIS A federal judge has ordered that a Minnesota man accused of stealing identification information from members of his former Army unit will stay in custody pending trial.
View ArticleCrisis team evacuates more embassy personnel in South Sudan
A squad-sized team from the Corps' new crisis response force evacuated more than 20 people from the U.S. Embassy in South Sudan on Friday as security conditions in the world's newest country continue...
View ArticleBill would give illegals citizenship through service
A Colorado lawmaker is urging Congress to pass legislation that would give illegal immigrants who came to the U.S. as children a path to citizenship through military enlistment.
View ArticleNo more imminent danger pay for 20 areas
The Defense Department has removed 20 areas from its list of locations that qualify for imminent danger pay, effective June 1, potentially affecting tens of thousands of troops.
View ArticleRegistration opens for Air Force Marathon
More than 5,800 people registered on Jan. 1 to compete in the 18th annual Air Force Marathon, which is set for Sept. 20 at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio.
View ArticleOfficial: B-1B bomber crash was an anomaly
The crash of a B-1 bomber last August during a training exercise over southeastern Montana was an anomaly and not indicative of a bigger problem in the 30-year-old bomber fleet, an Ellsworth Air Force...
View ArticleSoldier's quick action saves lives in club fire
Seattle fire officials say many could have died inside a Seattle nightclub on New Year's Eve if it wasn't for the quick thinking of U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Christopher Bostick.
View ArticleChristmas controversy at VA hospitals
Several incidents at Veterans Affairs medical centers over the holidays have prompted the House Veterans Affairs Committee chairman to question whether VA has violated the civil rights of veterans in...
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