Jeremy Chambers becomes first Army NCO to commission as FAO captain
In a milestone for the U.S. Army, it has promoted a senior NCO directly to captain in the foreign area officer field for the first time.
By Eve Sampson
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He turned down a trip home from the Korean War, then earned the MOH
Lloyd Burke's 13-month tour in Korea was at an end when he decided to turn back — and received the Medal of Honor in the process.
By Jon Guttman
National Guard told to create ‘quick reaction forces’ for civil unrest
Military leaders ordered the National Guard in every state to develop a “quick reaction force” of troops trained to deal with civil disturbances and riots.
Navy fires commanding officer of USS Wyoming
Cmdr. Robert Moreno was fired due to a loss of confidence in his ability to command, the Navy announced.
By Riley Ceder
Retired 4-star Navy admiral sentenced to 6 years for bribery plot
Retired Adm. Robert P. Burke — once the second-highest uniformed officer in the Navy — declined to address the court before a judge sentenced him Tuesday.
By Michael Kunzelman, The Associated Press
After chase, US Navy, Coast Guard intercept 1,296 pounds of cocaine
The U.S. Coast Guard employed a Navy MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter to fire at and disable a smuggling vessel in the Eastern Pacific.
By Riley Ceder