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Senate Republicans vote down legislation to halt Iran war
The vote forced senators to take a stand on a war shaping the fate of U.S. military members, countless other lives and the future of the region.
Remains of misidentified Marine returning to Tennessee
Capt. Glenn Walker was killed in 1943 at age 26 during the Battle of Tarawa.
Women recount claims of sexual harassment by veterans charity leader, a former Green Beret
After a massage therapist’s police report, former workers at Veterans Alternative describe unwanted advances.
By Barbara Behrendt, Tampa Bay Times
Former acting SECDEF blames media ‘hysteria’ for his response to Jan. 6 insurrection
Christopher Miller, now a private citizen, made his case before lawmakers.
Repeated National Guard missions in DC trigger frustration, denials
According to defense officials, the Army on Monday approved only about a quarter of the Guard troops requested by city officials to provide security in case of unrest after the upcoming verdict in the trial of former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
Medical ruling: Capitol cop Sicknick died of natural causes
Investigators initially believed the officer was hit in the head with a fire extinguisher, based on statements collected early in the investigation.
Probe faults DC National Guard use of helicopter during June protests
The long-overdue report was triggered by widespread objections after one D.C. Guard helicopter hovered low enough over protesters to create a deafening noise and spray protesters with rotor wash.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
Pelosi picks DC National Guard chief to lead security in US House
Maj. Gen. William Walker, commanding general of the District of Columbia National Guard, was tapped Friday to become the House’s first African American sergeant-at-arms as Congress sorts through the grave security failings revealed by the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol.
Elmendorf-Richardson airman, others face conspiracy counts over Alaska contracts
A senior enlisted airman and the owners of a construction company were arrested Tuesday, accused of conspiracy, bribery and money laundering involving government contracts at two Alaska military bases.
‘Avengers’ director discusses new film ‘Cherry,’ its depiction of military life, war & PTSD
"These are very serious issues, and if you’re going to take them on, you have to do them correctly and be as honest and as accurate as possible."
By J.D. Simkins