Thousands of vets saddled with false criminal histories, lawsuit says
A 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 Horse
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This ‘Black Hawk Down’ hero is now the namesake of Fort Gordon
Fort Gordon now honors Medal of Honor recipient Gary Gordon, who gave his life during the Battle of Mogadishu.
Active-duty troops deployed to DC region to help with unrest begin to leave
Several hundred active-duty troops brought in to help if needed with the civil unrest in the nation’s capital are leaving Washington, D.C., Thursday, just a day after their initially planned departure was abruptly delayed.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
Army: Esper reverses plan to send back active-duty troops brought in to support DC region amid protests
Active-duty troops brought in to help if needed with the civil unrest in the nation’s capitol are beginning to return to their home base, after two days of more peaceful demonstrations in Washington, D.C., senior defense officials told The Associated Press on Wednesday.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
Troops from around the country head to DC to back up police against protestors
Both National Guardsmen and active duty military police have been tasked to augment DC's Metropolitan police.
Best pics of the week: May 24, 2020
From live-fire training, PT and "Flags-In" at Arlington, troops take precautions to lessen the spread of the coronavirus in this week's Frontline Photos.
Sen. Sullivan of Alaska talks military strength and strategy in the Arctic
When it comes to boosting the Defense Department’s role in the frigid Arctic, nobody in Congress seems hotter under the collar than Sen. Dan Sullivan.
By Joe Gould
DoD’s border wall funding shift hits Russia deterrence efforts
The Pentagon is moving to scuttle nearly 19 more military construction projects ― including $274 million worth in Europe to deter Russia.
By Joe Gould
Fort Bragg soldiers make masks to fight coronavirus pandemic
It’s become a competition for the soldiers of 647th Quartermaster Company to see who can crank out the most face masks during a shift to protect against the coronavirus.
Fort Belvoir’s coronavirus-induced youth curfew goes into effect tonight
Fort Belvoir Garrison Commander Col. Michael Greenberg has instituted a temporary curfew for Fort Belvoir minors.
Returning troops denied water, bathrooms under quarantine
“This is no way to treat Soldiers returning from war,” one soldier said.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press