Suspected gunman in death of Naval Academy mom charged with murder, police say
Authorities have made an arrest in connection with the murder of Michelle Cummings, the mother of a Naval Midshipman candidate who was killed by a stray bullet while dropping off her son at the Academy in Annapolis, Md.
Authorities have made an arrest in connection with the murder of Michelle Cummings, the mother of a Naval Midshipman candidate who was killed by a stray bullet while dropping off her son at the Academy in Annapolis, Md.
Former Nellis Air Force sergeant sentenced for dealing meth, weapons
Michael Reimers was sentenced to 32 months in prison after pleading guilty to distributing meth and trafficking weapons.
Michael Reimers was sentenced to 32 months in prison after pleading guilty to distributing meth and trafficking weapons.
Top US general in Afghanistan steps down amid military withdrawal, Taliban surge
Gen. Scott Miller, the top U.S. commander in Afghanistan, relinquished his position Monday, taking the U.S. a step closer to ending its 20-year war.
Gen. Scott Miller, the top U.S. commander in Afghanistan, relinquished his position Monday, taking the U.S. a step closer to ending its 20-year war.
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin to allow Cameron Kinley to attend Bucs minicamp
Kinley had been barred from putting his naval career on hold to pursue an NFL career.
Kinley had been barred from putting his naval career on hold to pursue an NFL career.
US leaves Bagram Airfield in Afghanistan after nearly 20 years
The U.S. has left Bagram Airfield, the military epicenter of the war against the Taliban and hunting down the al-Qaida perpetrators of 9/11.
The U.S. has left Bagram Airfield, the military epicenter of the war against the Taliban and hunting down the al-Qaida perpetrators of 9/11.
Military sexual assault prosecution changes backed by Biden
President Biden is backing a major change to the military justice system that would remove decisions on prosecuting sex assault cases from commanders.
President Biden is backing a major change to the military justice system that would remove decisions on prosecuting sex assault cases from commanders.
Donald Rumsfeld, former defense secretary at helm of 2 wars, dead at 88
Two-time defense secretary Donald Rumsfeld, who oversaw the U.S. invasion of Afghanistan and the 2003 overthrow of Saddam Hussein in Iraq during his tenure, has died at the age of 88.
Two-time defense secretary Donald Rumsfeld, who oversaw the U.S. invasion of Afghanistan and the 2003 overthrow of Saddam Hussein in Iraq during his tenure, has died at the age of 88.
More than 68% of active US military receive COVID-19 vaccine, DOD says
The Department of Defense announced more than 68% of active-duty military service members have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine — an “amazing feat,” according to Max Rose, the senior adviser to the secretary of defense.
The Department of Defense announced more than 68% of active-duty military service members have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine — an “amazing feat,” according to Max Rose, the senior adviser to the secretary of defense.
Annapolis police ID Naval Academy Midshipman candidate's mother who was allegedly killed by stray bullet
Annapolis police are investigating after a woman was struck and killed by a stray bullet while on a hotel patio on West Street.
Annapolis police are investigating after a woman was struck and killed by a stray bullet while on a hotel patio on West Street.
Pentagon says U.S. military attacked Iran-backed groups along Iraq-Syria border on Sunday
"At President Biden's direction, U.S. military forces earlier this evening conducted defensive precision airstrikes against facilities used by Iran-backed militia groups in the Iraq-Syria border region," the Pentagon said.
"At President Biden's direction, U.S. military forces earlier this evening conducted defensive precision airstrikes against facilities used by Iran-backed militia groups in the Iraq-Syria border region," the Pentagon said.
Nearly 650 US troops to remain in Afghanistan, officials say
U.S. officials tell The Associated Press that about 650 U.S. troops are expected to be kept in Afghanistan to provide security for the American diplomatic presence after the Pentagon completes its military withdrawal, which is set to be largely done in the next two weeks.
U.S. officials tell The Associated Press that about 650 U.S. troops are expected to be kept in Afghanistan to provide security for the American diplomatic presence after the Pentagon completes its military withdrawal, which is set to be largely done in the next two weeks.
Merle Smith, first Black graduate of Coast Guard Academy, dies of COVID complications
Merle Smith Jr., the first Black cadet to graduate from the Coast Guard Academy, has died of complications from Parkinson's disease and COVID-19. He was 76. Smith commanded patrol boats in Vietnam, taught law classes at the academy in New London and retired with the rank of commander.
Merle Smith Jr., the first Black cadet to graduate from the Coast Guard Academy, has died of complications from Parkinson's disease and COVID-19. He was 76. Smith commanded patrol boats in Vietnam, taught law classes at the academy in New London and retired with the rank of commander.
Liftoff! SpaceX launches GPS satellite for U.S. Space Force
This satellite is part of a next generation satellite constellation featuring upgraded, state-of-the-art technology, according to NASA.
This satellite is part of a next generation satellite constellation featuring upgraded, state-of-the-art technology, according to NASA.
Nearly 2K military guns stolen, some used for violent crimes
An Associated Press investigation has found that at least 1,900 U.S. military firearms were lost or stolen over the last decade.
An Associated Press investigation has found that at least 1,900 U.S. military firearms were lost or stolen over the last decade.
Teen mows veterans’ lawns to honor late grandfather: ‘He taught me’
Fourteen-year-old Nathan Adams lost his grandfather, Fred, to cancer. Nathan channeled his grief into action, cutting grass for veterans in Fred’s honor.
Fourteen-year-old Nathan Adams lost his grandfather, Fred, to cancer. Nathan channeled his grief into action, cutting grass for veterans in Fred’s honor.
Reality Winner, NSA worker who leaked data to media, released from prison
Reality Winner, who was given the longest federal prison sentence imposed for leaks to the news media, has been released from prison to home confinement
Reality Winner, who was given the longest federal prison sentence imposed for leaks to the news media, has been released from prison to home confinement
Joint Base San Antonio Lackland lifts lockdown after active shooter report
Military officials are looking for evidence after receiving a report that two gunmen opened fire outside Joint Base San Antonio Lackland Wednesday.
Military officials are looking for evidence after receiving a report that two gunmen opened fire outside Joint Base San Antonio Lackland Wednesday.
New Jersey marine recruit dies in final test of Parris Island training
Authorities are investigating the death of a 19-year-old Marine Corps recruit during a strenuous exercise that caps a 13-week training course at South Carolina's Parris Island.
Authorities are investigating the death of a 19-year-old Marine Corps recruit during a strenuous exercise that caps a 13-week training course at South Carolina's Parris Island.
Mass COVID-19 vaccination sites supported by DOD pared down to 5
The Department of Defense is withdrawing from several mass COVID-19 vaccination centers where it was providing operational support, leaving personnel at only five as vaccination rates slow in many areas.
The Department of Defense is withdrawing from several mass COVID-19 vaccination centers where it was providing operational support, leaving personnel at only five as vaccination rates slow in many areas.
14 National Guard soldiers hurt in Virginia when military bus overturns
More than a dozen National Guard members were injured when a military bus transporting 25 soldiers overturned in Central Virginia, according to police.
More than a dozen National Guard members were injured when a military bus transporting 25 soldiers overturned in Central Virginia, according to police.