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Air Force to review discharges of troops with mental health conditions
Discharges will get a fresh look as part of a proposed settlement in a class-action lawsuit filed against the Air Force in 2021.
New rifle, light machine gun headed to close combat troops
The weapons are going to infantry, scouts, combat engineers and special operations.
By Todd South
Congress poised to back multiyear weapons purchases, LaPlante says
Congress is expected to expand U.S. weapons production to levels unseen since the Cold War.
By Joe Gould
Tens of thousands of part-time soldiers face discharge for missing COVID vax deadline
Tens of thousands of Guard and Reserve soldiers face potential discharges as the Army deals with a tough year for recruiting.
By Davis Winkie
New rules make it easier to kick out airmen, guardians guilty of sexual assault
“The prohibition of consideration of the members’ good military character or service record moves the ‘zero-tolerance’ culture forward, omitting opportunities for the ‘good dude’ defense,” said military personnel expert Kate Kuzminski.
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.
Senior NCO convicted of sex crime will be allowed to retire at a lower rank
Jeremy Zier, who had been chosen for promotion to chief master sergeant, will retire as a technical sergeant.
Another Texas soldier on border dies in accidental shooting
He's the sixth soldier linked to the mission to die since October.
By Davis Winkie
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
Army begins discharges for COVID vaccine-refusing soldiers
The order also applies to cadets, Guard and Reserve troops who are on Title 10 active duty tours of more than 30 days.
By Davis Winkie