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20 years later, Abu Ghraib detainees get their day in US court
A trial scheduled for April 15, 2024, will mark the first time survivors of Iraq’s Abu Ghraib prison will bring claims of torture to a U.S. jury.
Islamic Resistance in Iraq blamed for fatal drone attack on US troops
Sunday's drone attack on the Tower 22 base in Jordan killed three U.S. soldiers.
By Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press and Zeke Miller, The Associated Press
Army clears convictions of Black soldiers charged in 1917 riot
In all, 19 men were executed and 110 convicted in a series of flawed, racist courts-martial.
By Todd South
Korean War veteran still attempting to get Purple Heart
Earl Meyer, a 96-year-old Korean War veteran, has been waiting for 70 years for a Purple Heart. The Army keeps turning him down.
By Mark Vancleave
Video for Marine Corps’ 248th birthday emphasizes combat readiness
“We’re Marines till we die,” a Silver Star recipient says in the video. “And we require a two-week notice for that.”
What’s the firepower like for the Army’s new rifle?
Units with 101st Airborne Division and 75th Ranger Regiment are testing the weapons now.
By Todd South
Marine vet stole $344K in benefits, lied about brain injury, feds say
Paperwork Paul John “PJ” Herbert provided for an event didn’t mention a Bronze Star or a Combat Action Ribbon, both of which he wore on his dress uniform.
Update the weekend safety brief: Stay away from coyotes
Whether the altercation was incited by soldiers or the animals was not specified.
By Jon Simkins
Don’t ditch soldiers for machines, combine them, Rainey says
The U.S. Army was pursuing more than 200 artificial intelligence-related projects as of 2021, according to a federal watchdog.
Man who pretended to be Marine while in prison sentenced to 3 years
After leaving prison, Jakobie Scott Timblin wore dress blues with a Purple Heart in front of his romantic partner's family as part of the scam, police say.
New Louisiana monument honors Black service members
Louisiana has erected a new monument to Black military service members in the state’s Veterans Memorial Park adjacent to the State Capitol.
By Julie O'Donoghue, Louisiana Illuminator