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KC-135 tanker jet crashes at Iowa airport; none injured
The crew was practicing touch-and-go landings at Sioux Gateway Airport when the plane's front landing gear failed to deploy.
Iowa Guard sergeant killed fellow soldier and civilian in ‘targeted’ shooting, sheriff says
The National Guard sergeant had been arrested May 31 over “charges directly related” to his relationship with the soldier he targeted, Story County Sheriff Paul Fitzgerald said.
Guard soldier killed in tragic accidental shooting by roommate, fellow Guardsman
The young Guardsman was a recent graduate of Ranger School, according to his battalion.
By Davis Winkie
Air Force veteran’s obit urges ‘irresponsibly large wager on Nebraska beating Iowa’ in lieu of flowers
The family of Air Force veteran Milton Andrew Munson, 73, who died Nov. 16, contains a very unusual request.
Kosovo sends troops to Kuwait on 1st peacekeeping mission; KSF to operate under US Central Command
Kosovo on Tuesday sent a military platoon to Kuwait to take part in the country's first ever international peacekeeping mission.
White Army vet charged in December shooting of a Black girl at Iowa Trump rally
A review by The Associated Press shows the shooting was sparked by a belligerent political clash between a large group of white Trump supporters and four unarmed Black girls all aged 16 and under.
By Ryan Foley
Armed Services committees and the election: Here’s what we know
Stay tuned for updates as results for key congressional races continue to roll in. Will there be a major shakeup for the congressional Armed Services committees?
By Joe Gould
National Guard activated to combat coronavirus spread in six states, more to follow
National Guard components in California, Florida, Iowa, Louisiana, New York, Maryland Rhode Island and Washington have been activated to assist in combating the spread of COVID-19. The units are supporting logistics, communications and planning operations alongside state officials.
By Dylan Gresik
Marine Corps pilot to participate in Super Bowl flyover on Sunday
“I’m very excited to participate in the flyover. I’m a big football fan and getting to take part in this event is amazing,” said Marine Corps Maj. Adam Wellington.
By Dylan Gresik
Presidential candidate Yang supports psychedelic mushrooms for veterans’ medical treatment
“I’ve talked to veterans who’ve also benefited from psilocybin mushrooms," Yang said. "They said it was the only thing that actually has helped combat their PTSD. Pretty much if it’s going to help a veteran, we should make it easier, not harder, for them to get access to it."
By Dylan Gresik
Pentagon audit’s secret to success is failure
Deputy Defense Secretary David Norquist spearheaded the department's first two audits. They failed, and he's okay with that.
By Joe Gould