Army major on trial for rape charges involving more than a dozen womenMaj. Jonathan Batt is accused of a variety of sexual and aggravated assaults on women in Arlington, Virginia, and Washington, D.C., between 2019 and 2023.By Todd South5 weeks ago
How Memorial Day has evolved from its Civil War originsMemorial Day is supposed to be about mourning the nation’s fallen troops. But it’s come to anchor the unofficial start of summer and retail discounts.6 weeks ago
Trump plans to change Veterans Day into ‘Victory Day for World War I’Veterans Day has been a federal holiday since 1938, honoring the contributions of American military personnel. By Leo Shane III2 months ago
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Pentagon jobs cuts delay plans to expand assault, suicide preventionDefense Department personnel cuts will delay plans to hire at least 1,000 more civilians for prevention work within the military, officials said.By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press2 months ago
Air Force lieutenant colonel will face trial for child sex crimesKevin DiFalco faces charges of sexual abuse of a child, indecent conduct, giving false testimony and possession of child pornography, among others.By Riley Ceder2 months ago