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Afghan national in custody after shooting of 2 National Guard members

The suspect has been identified by law enforcement as 29-year-old Rahmanullah Lakanwal, an Afghan national who had been living in Washington state.

2 weeks ago

Airman behind famed ‘Burst of Joy’ photo dies at 92

Retired Col. Robert L. Stirm, the man featured in the famous Vietnam War Pulitzer Prize-winning photo “Burst of Joy” has died.

By Claire Barrett

3 weeks ago

Marine veteran wins battle for burn pit-related medical retirement

Kevin Lloyd, a Marine veteran who died of cancer on the eve of the Corps’ 250th birthday, won his battle for benefits for his surviving sons.

By Patricia Kime

4 weeks ago

Trump nominates Lunday as Coast Guard commandant

Lunday has held the service's top leadership post in an acting role since Trump fired Adm. Linda Lee Fagan in January.

By Cristina Stassis

7 weeks ago

DOD imposes burdensome rules, retaliation on home day cares, moms say

The Pentagon said military families can help solve the child care shortage, but providers say over-the-top rules are driving them away.

By Jennifer Brookland, The War Horse

2 months ago

US military starts drawing down mission in Iraq, officials say

Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said Wednesday that the U.S. will scale back its military presence, reflecting “our combined success in fighting ISIS.”

2 months ago