Lawmakers push to expand gun rights on Army Corps of Engineers-run landsA group of GOP lawmakers is pressing the Army to loosen restrictions on firearms at recreation sites run by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.By Daniel Terrill2 days ago
National Guard officers earn medals for apprehending gunman in DC shootingTwo West Virginia National Guard officers received medals for overpowering the gunman who shot two service members in November.By Patricia Kime2 days ago
US destroys six Iranian small boats, shoots down missiles, drones, admiral saysAdm. Brad Cooper said Iran was trying to interfere with a U.S. military operation to open the Strait of Hormuz to commercial traffic.By Phil Stewart and Idrees Ali, Reuters2 days ago
Congress ends partial government shutdown, funding Coast GuardThe legislation will allow the Coast Guard to resume non-emergency operations and maintenance, which were halted during the 11-week lapse in funding.By Nikki Wentling and Patricia Kime6 days ago
Utility shutoffs, mounting debt — Coast Guard endures hardships in ongoing shutdownCoast Guard members and civilian employees are wondering whether they will get paid as the partial government shutdown continues.By Patricia Kime8 days ago
Unregulated prediction market may endanger US national security, experts and lawmakers warnWith how futures markets are structured, officials could place bets anonymously and influence combat operations to ensure they get a payout, experts say.By Riley Ceder2 weeks ago