Immigration stress: A readiness problem the Pentagon does not measure
The Pentagon does not measure if family deportation fears affect troops readiness.
By Natalie Oliverio
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F/A-18 Super Hornet pilots practice touch-and-go landings — on Iwo Jima
Since 1991, Iwo Jima, known today in Japan as Iwo To, has been the practice site of “touch-and-go” landings for pilots looking to hone their skills.
Ukraine demands sailors’ release by Russia
The Ukrainian parliament on Thursday voted to withdraw from a wide-ranging treaty on friendship with Russia, the latest step in escalating tensions between the two neighbors.
Air Force pararescue and special operations join search and rescue for 5 Marines still missing off Japanese coast
The 353rd Special Operations Group out of Kadena Air Force Base, Japan, has provided three MC-130s and three CV-22s, along with airmen from the Kadena’s 320th Special Tactics Squadron.
Congress delays latest shutdown for two more weeks
Lawmakers now have until Dec. 21 to reach a full-year spending plan or trigger an interruption in federal services.
VA head defends staff in controversy over response to race riots
A news report found senior VA officials opposed plans for a forceful statement against white nationalism in the wake of the Charlottesville riots.
Good news for the LCS program
This week’s announcement was a positive step for LCS mission module programs, which have have been plagued with development delays and certification snafus.
By Mark D. Faram
DHS: Coast Guard Academy retaliated against woman instructor
Officials at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy retaliated against a faculty member who had complained of harassment and bullying based on her gender and race, according to a report from the Department of Homeland Security’s Office of Inspector General released Tuesday.
The Pentagon is reviewing the special operations community after a series of high-profile scandals
The Defense Department has until March to submit an evaluation of U.S. Special Operations Command's ethics and professionalism standards and programs.
Vets aren’t eating their veggies, study says
When given the choice between a carrot stick or a bag of chips, veterans are more likely to grab for the unhealthy snack, a new study shows.
By Natalie Gross
Settlement reached in infamous ‘Norfolk 4’ case
The city of Norfolk has agreed to pay $4.9 million to four former sailors who were wrongly convicted of a woman’s rape and murder based on intimidating police interrogations. A copy of the settlement agreement for the “Norfolk Four” was obtained by The Associated Press.
Coast Guard cadets will get closer to space with satellites
Coast Guard Academy cadets soon will be able to communicate with satellites in space from classrooms on campus.
By Julia Bergman, The (New London, Conn.) Day via the AP