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Airman’s death sparks debate over race, gun rights and self-defense
Roger Fortson's death reignited a complicated debate about who's typically afforded deference when claiming self-defense in shootings and who isn't.
Navy investigates video of dogs attacking Kaepernick fill-in
The U.S. Navy is investigating an incident in which dogs attacked a “Colin Kaepernick stand-in” during a K-9 demonstration during a 2019 fundraiser at the Navy SEAL Museum in Florida.
Remains of WWII pilot shot down over Italy returned to family in Nevada
The remains of a World War II pilot whose aircraft was shot down over Italy have been returned to his family in northern Nevada.
Iran blames bad communication, missile battery alignment for January shootdown of Ukrainian plane
A misaligned missile battery, miscommunication between troops and their commanders and a decision to fire without authorization all led to Iran’s Revolutionary Guard shooting down a Ukrainian jetliner in January, killing all 176 people on board, a new report says.
By Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press
Five reasons an arsenal plane isn’t the best choice for rebalancing America’s long-range strike forces
There are two basic approaches to conducting long-range strikes. Today’s force does not have the right balance.
By Mark Gunzinger
NATO chief plays down concern over US troop withdrawl plans in Germany
“The U.S. has made it clear that no final decision has been made on how and when,” NATO's chief told reporters
Military exchange, MWR operations hit hard by effects of pandemic
MWR employees are facing an immediate risk of furlough, without COVID assistance, comptroller says.
By Karen Jowers
Tennessee National Guard troops lay down riot shields at protesters’ request
Nearly 50 people were arrested over the weekend in Tennessee, while many businesses saw property damaged and public buildings vandalized across the state during peaceful protests that turned violent in response to the death of George Floyd.
SOUND OFF: How do you feel about active-duty military deployments to quell the protests?
Share you opinions about these historic events. We want to hear from servicemembers.
By Military Times staff
After two crashes within days, Eglin announces safety pause
“The events over the past few days remind us that the defense of our country can be a dangerous business,” Brig. Gen. Scott Cain said.
Watch Vice President Pence speak at scaled-down Air Force Academy graduation
Making only his second trip outside Washington in the last six weeks, Pence will be speaking at a scaled-down ceremony in Colorado Springs.
By Zeke Miller, The Associated Press