Military aid societies battle for bragging rights on Giving TuesdayThe relief societies are competing to see who can raise the most donations in a single day.By Karen Jowers5 months ago
The Army’s former top NCO has a new challenge on the horizonMichael Grinston, the former sergeant major of the Army, will begin a new chapter in January when he takes over the Army Emergency Relief foundation.By Davis Winkie6 months ago
Today’s ‘Battle of military relief societies’ helps troops, familiesA Giving Tuesday donation to the military relief society of choice will be doubled today, helping troops and their families.By Karen Jowers17 months ago
KC-46 forced to land with refueling boom out, stranding Hill staffersIt’s unclear how much damage was done to the boom or the aircraft itself upon landing.By Rachel S. Cohen20 months ago
Military families suffering from higher costs? Here’s some relief.Here are some ongoing efforts to ease the effects of inflation for service members and families.By Karen Jowers22 months ago
Fort Eustis unit ready when civilian authorities callThis incident support team trains regularly to respond to anything from a nuclear accident or attack to a hurricane.By Dave Ress, Daily Press23 months ago
VA hospital denied emergency care to dying vet because staff couldn’t verify his military serviceThe 60-year-old had received treatment for a heart ailment just a few months earlier at the Florida VA hospital.By Leo Shane III23 months ago
Lakenheath sees at least 3 emergency F-15 jet landings in one weekAt least two of the American fighter planes have been fixed and returned to flight.By Rachel S. Cohen2 years ago
F-16C jet suffers in-flight emergency, lands safely at AvianoBase operations have largely returned to normal, an Aviano spokesperson said.By Rachel S. Cohen2 years ago
Sailor injured in helicopter’s hard landing in VirginiaA Navy MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter crashed in Virginia Wednesday, causing non-life threatening injuries to one crew member.By Diana Stancy2 years ago
Alaska Guardsmen rescue pregnant woman after a snowmobile accidentPararescuemen spent an hour stabilizing the woman so she could evacuate to a hospital.By Rachel S. Cohen2 years ago
Military charities step up to assist families affected by tainted water in HawaiiNavy-Marine Corps Relief Society, Army Emergency Relief and Air Force Aid Society are providing grants.By Karen Jowers2 years ago