Undersea expedition discovers bow of USS New Orleans, lost in WW2
On Nov. 30, 1942, a torpedo sank the heavy cruiser New Orleans, sending it to the bottom of the Pacific. Its whereabouts were lost to history — until now.
By Dave Kindy
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Ken Burns documentary on American Revolution to premiere this fall
As the U.S. prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary, Ken Burns is releasing a deep look into the fight for American independence.
Troops say Army didn’t protect them from doctor charged with sex abuse
Fifteen current or retired Joint Base Lewis-McChord troops are each seeking $5 million in damages for the emotional distress they say they've suffered.
Japan protests sex assault cases involving US military on Okinawa
Japan’s government has protested to the U.S. Embassy in Tokyo over at least two sexual assault cases involving U.S. troops on Okinawa.
By Mari Yamaguchi
Troops may face inflated drug costs under Tricare, lawmakers say
Is the Tricare pharmacy contractor hurting troops and their families by squeezing out competition?
By Karen Jowers
Do military families really need to move so much?
A new report from a leading advocacy group argues it’s time to give the pace of military moves, known as permanent changes of station, a fresh look.
By Karen Jowers
How did over 100 military gravestones end up at a house in Hawaii?
A homeowner discovered gravestones from the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific in her yard, but how they got there is a mystery.
By Ben Angarone, Honolulu Civil Beat
Here’s how troops convicted under a gay sex ban can apply for pardons
The Pentagon launched a webpage detailing how troops convicted under an old military policy criminalizing consensual gay sex can apply for pardons.
By Tara Copp, AP
Marine veteran pleads guilty to federal weapons charge in neo-Nazi plot
All five co-defendants — which include three Marine veterans and one Army National Guard veteran — have pleaded guilty to firearms-related charges.
By Todd South
Army imposes stricter rules for addressing extremism among troops
The rules require continued extremism training for troops and offer more precise guidance for how commanders should address extremism in their units.
As troops struggle to find child care, 24-hour centers offer help
Around-the-clock child care centers offer peace of mind for troops who work odd hours or are deployed. But the military says it has no plans to add more.
By Karen Jowers
US expected to bolster Ukraine’s defense with $150M in munitions
The latest military aid package comes as Russia is accusing Ukraine of using U.S.-provided munitions to strike inside Russia or Russian-held territory.
By Tara Copp, AP