Syria positive about giving up chemical weapons
Syria on Monday quickly welcomed a call from Russia, its close ally, to place Syrian chemical arsenals under international control, then destroy them to avert a U.S. strike, but did not offer a time...
View ArticleNavy to study noise of new Whidbey Island jets
The Navy plans to prepare an environmental impact statement on the effect of basing EA-18G radar-jamming Growler jets at the Whidbey Island Naval Air Station, replacing the EA-6B Prowlers that have...
View ArticleChinese admiral visits U.S. Navy in San Diego
The commander of China's navy is beginning his visit to the United States with a stop in San Diego, home of the U.S. Navy fleet that leads the world's largest maritime exercise.
View ArticleArmy websites down in Alaska
The Army's websites in Alaska were unavailable for more than 12 hours after a hardware failure, an Army spokesman said today. As of 3 p.m. EDT, the websites were still down.
View ArticleProbe launched into VA center's disease outbreak
A criminal probe is underway into the Veterans Affairs Department's handling of an outbreak of Legionnaires' disease at the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System.
View ArticleRobins airman charged in death of woman, unborn child
Police on Saturday arrested a Robins Air Force Base, Ga., senior airman in the Aug. 29 shooting death of a woman and her unborn child.
View ArticleOfficial: DoD will 'aggressively' target military pay, troop levels
As the Defense Department maps out plans to absorb long-term budget cuts, military compensation and troop levels are among the primary targets, the Pentagon's top financial officer said.
View ArticleUSAREUR leaves Heidelberg after six decades
Campbell Barracks in Heidelberg, Germany, officially closed Friday after six decades as the headquarters of U.S. Army Europe.
View ArticleAir Force approves 358 early retirements
The Air Force approved 358 early retirements - 311 enlisted service members and 47 officers - under the latest round of Temporary Early Retirement Authority, the Air Force Personnel Center said.
View ArticleAfter failed inspection, Malmstrom prepares for another chance
The 341st Missile Wing at Malmstrom Air Force Base is preparing to be reevaluated after failing a Nuclear Surety Inspection in August.
View ArticleObama: I might lose congressional vote on Syria
Battling stiff resistance in Congress, President Obama conceded Monday night he might lose his fight for congressional support of a military strike against Syria, and declined to say what he would do...
View ArticlePoll: Opposition to Syrian airstrikes surges
Opposition to U.S. airstrikes against Syria is surging, a USA Today/Pew Research Center Poll finds, despite a White House campaign to convince Americans it is the right course ahead.
View ArticleSenate delays vote on Syria strike
The Senate has delayed a scheduled Wednesday vote on a resolution authorizing a military strike against Syria.
View ArticleSudden plan: Syria to dispose of chemical weapons?
In a rapid and remarkable chain of events, Syria welcomed the idea of turning over all of its chemical weapons for destruction on Monday, and President Obama, though expressing deep skepticism,...
View ArticleN.C. Guard to recognize same-sex marriages
The North Carolina National Guard announced Monday that it will begin recognizing same-sex marriages, a policy shift that could have substantial financial help for families not previously eligible for...
View ArticleBest for Vets: Career & Technical Colleges 2014
Community colleges continue to lead our list
View ArticleVicenza garrison commander relieved of duty
The Army relieved the commander of U.S. Army Garrison Vicenza, Italy, amid allegations he argued publicly with a military policeman during the garrison's Independence Day celebration.
View ArticleMarine who received Silver Star recovering after weekend stabbing
A veteran Marine who received the Silver Star last year is in the hospital after being stabbed in the neck over the weekend. Now fellow Marines from his unit in Afghanistan are rallying to his side.
View ArticleWest Point history professor removed for 'inappropriate behavior'
He's history. The head of West Point's history department was reprimanded and removed after an investigation into allegations that he sexually harassed women in his chain of command. The former...
View ArticleDoD begins search for Air Force One replacement
The Defense Department is beginning the process to replace Air Force One.
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