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Japan’s top court orders Okinawa to allow Marine Corps to build runways

Tokyo and Washington say the relocation within Okinawa, Japan, instead of moving it elsewhere as demanded by many Okinawans, is the only solution.

13 months ago

In a season of deadly rip currents, Air Force officer saves swimmer

Air Force 1st Lt. Micah Grissom rescued a distressed swimmer from a dangerous rip current.

By Georgina DiNardo

14 months ago

Why military retirees may no longer have to wait 180 days to start a job at DoD

Lawmakers say the DoD is losing good candidates because military retirees don't want to wait for 180 days to start work.

By Brian Mackley

5 years ago

Off-duty Air National Guard member kills armed man at Maryland restaurant

Authorities in Baltimore County say an off-duty member of the Maryland Air National Guard shot and killed an armed man while reportedly breaking up a fight outside a restaurant.

5 years ago

Trump asks Supreme Court to unfreeze Defense Department money for border wall

The Trump administration on Friday asked the Supreme Court to lift a freeze on Pentagon money it wants to use to build sections of a border wall with Mexico.

5 years ago

Bolton warns Iran not to mistake US ‘prudence’ for weakness

Bolton's tough message seemed to be aimed not only at Tehran, but also at reassuring key U.S. allies that the White House remains committed to maintaining pressure on Iran

By Aron Heller

5 years ago

Iranian radars and missile batteries were proposed targets, military officials said

The New York Times reported that President Donald Trump had approved the strikes Thursday night, but then called them off. The newspaper cited anonymous senior administration officials.

By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press

5 years ago

Air Force temporarily moves Utah-based F-35 unit to Idaho

Officials say more than 250 airmen and up to 24 aircraft are temporarily moving to an Air Force base in Idaho as a runway at a Utah base undergoes renovation.

5 years ago

‘Controlling danger’ — here’s why vets love motorcycles

The motorcycle community is a vibrant, welcoming group that shares a mutual love of bikes. It has been especially hospitable to veterans seeking healthy outlets to combat PTSD or other mental health symptoms related to their time in the military.

By Joshua Axelrod

5 years ago

Three arrested in shooting death of crypto airman

Three suspects have been arrested in connection with the shooting death of an airman assigned to Goodfellow Air Force Base in Texas, local police said Monday.

By Kyle Rempfer

6 years ago

Air Force to use Lincoln Airport during Offutt runway repair

Aircraft from Nebraska’s Offutt Air Force Base will start flying out of Lincoln Airport by the end of the year so the base’s runway can be replaced.

6 years ago

Paying off credit card debt: your guide to balance transfers

Almost everyone sets new resolutions on January 1, but that’s the easy part. Your resolutions might be job related, like scoring higher on your PT test. Or maybe it’s financial, like staying within budget and paying down debt. When it comes to debt, have no fear – there are great financial offers and tools available to help pay off credit card debt and get you back on track.

6 years ago