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Agreement helps military spouses keep federal jobs in overseas moves
Here's how an agreement between the Pentagon and State Department will help federally employed military spouses move their jobs overseas in a PCS.
By Karen Jowers
Pressure mounts on Biden to leverage human rights laws on Israel aid
As the humanitarian crisis in Gaza mounts, a growing group of Democrats pushes Biden to apply human rights laws to Israel security assistance.
Military hypothermia and frostbite decline as cold-weather ops ramp up
Even as more troops participate in cold-weather training, injuries associated with the cold are on the way down.
Confederate memorial to be removed from Arlington National Cemetery
A Confederate memorial is to be removed from Arlington National Cemetery in northern Virginia in the coming days, a cemetery official said.
Iraq scrambles to contain fighting amid attacks on US troops
Dozens of attacks on U.S. military facilities by Iran-backed factions in Iraq over the past two months have forced Baghdad into a balancing act.
By Kareem Chehayeb
Last surviving Alaskan taken by Japan during WWII dies
Japan invaded Attu in June 1942 and held the Attuans captive in Japan. The invasion prompted the only World War II battle on North American soil.
Coast Guard helicopter that crashed in Alaska is recovered
The MH-60 Jayhawk crashed during a rescue mission on Nov. 13.
Coast Guard helicopter crashes on southeast Alaska island
A Coast Guard spokesperson says all four crew members were taken to Seattle for treatment following the crash.
Blinken, Austin say US ready to protect American troops in Middle East
The two men say the United States is ready to protect American forces or personnel in the Middle East should the Israel-Hamas war escalate.
Blinken and Austin bolster US support for Israel
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is assuring Israel that “we have your back” as he and America’s top diplomat met with Israeli and Arab leaders.
By Lolita C. Baldor