Army tests robotic coyotes to defend fighter jets
Unmanned ground vehicles mounted with life-size plastic coyotes are one idea proposed as part of a new effort to keep wildlife away from military aircraft.
By Hope Hodge Seck
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Illinois veteran bestowed military honors nearly a decade after death
An extraordinary cold case investigation revealed a formerly unidentified ward of the state to be a Women's Army Corps veteran.
Marine veteran sentenced to 30 years for drugging, prostituting hundreds of women near Camp Lejeune
At least two of his victims were adult military dependents; many of his clients were members of the military.
By Todd South
Quantico Marine major charged with assaulting an officer during Capitol breach
Maj. Christopher Warnagiris was the first active-duty service member to be charged for crimes related to the Jan. 6 Capitol breach.
By Andrea Scott
Tiny uptick in 2020 military sex assault reports, officials say
Officials familiar with the data said sexual assault reports went up by about 1 percent, compared with the 2019 totals.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
Appeals court overturns former Air Force lieutenant colonel’s conviction in racial slur case
The retired Air Force lieutenant colonel was convicted of violating Virginia's abusive language law.
Former acting SECDEF blames media ‘hysteria’ for his response to Jan. 6 insurrection
Christopher Miller, now a private citizen, made his case before lawmakers.
Some military bases limiting gas purchases, encouraging telework in wake of pipeline shutdown
Like their civilian counterparts, some gas stations on military bases are seeing long lines and fuel shortages.
By Karen Jowers
US Coast Guard cutter Maui fires 30 warning shots at Iranian fast-attack boats harassing Navy, USCG ships
A total of 13 Iranian fast in-shore attack craft were involved in a high-speed approach of six U.S. ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
By Diana Stancy
Best pics of the week: May 9, 2021
The Thunderbirds return to an air show after three decades, Vinson sailors have a message for Mom, and more in this week's Frontline Photos.
Joint Chiefs chairman urges greater racial diversity in the military
Gen. Mark Milley told a Howard University ROTC commissioning ceremony that diversity is an important strength of the military but is still inadequate.
By Robert Burns, The Associated Press and Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
Why aren’t military generals being held accountable for preventable training deaths?
Instead, lower ranks are often penalized in a shameful pass-the-blame game, this op-ed author says.
By Michael H. C. McDowell