Guard deployments in DC and Portland are focus of court hearingsHere’s what to know about the latest legal efforts to block or deploy the Guard in various cities.By Michael Kunzelman, The Associated Press2 days ago
Pentagon accepts $130 million donation to pay troops during shutdownWhile large and unusual, the $130 million gift amounts to a small contribution toward the billions needed to cover service member paychecks.2 days ago
Shots fired after truck rams into California Coast Guard baseThe U.S. Department of Homeland Security says the driver was wounded in the stomach Thursday night and was being held for a mental health evaluation.By Kathy McCormack, The Associated Press2 days ago
‘Outcast’: the recruiting scandal that followed one soldier for yearsA now-discredited Army investigation led to a black mark against an Army intelligence officer, despite him never being arrested, The War Horse reports.By Rachel Fobar, The War Horse3 days ago
Thousands of vets saddled with false criminal histories, lawsuit saysA Texas mom and National Guard member is suing the Army to clear her name — and upend the military justice system, The War Horse reports. By Rachel Fobar, The War Horse3 days ago
Military launches ninth strike against an alleged drug-carrying vesselThe two most recent U.S. strikes occurred in the Pacific Ocean, departures from the previous seven that had targeted vessels in the Caribbean.3 days ago