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March 28, 2024

Two injured after US Army exercises end in helicopter crash at Fort Carson in Colorado

An AH-64 helicopter with the 4th Combat Aviation Brigade, 4th Infantry Division crashed Wednesday evening during training at Fort Carson in Colorado, leaving two injured.

March 25, 2024

For Medal of Honor Day, recipient recounts tackling suicide bomber in Afghanistan to protect Army ‘brothers'

Ret. U.S. Army Capt. Flo Groberg received the Medal of Honor in 2015 for his courageous actions in the face of terrorism in Afghanistan. The veteran shares his story of heroism and recovery.

March 25, 2024

Mail Pouch Tobacco barns recall bygone America, legacy of solitary World War II veteran

Mail Pouch Tobacco barns still pitch a bygone product on country rounds around West Virginia. They helped make artist and WWII veteran Harley Warrick famous late in life.

March 23, 2024

Army four-star general suspended during investigation of alleged misconduct

Gen. Charles Hamilton has recently been suspended from his job as head of Army Materiel Command, as the U.S. Army investigates allegations of misconduct.

March 16, 2024

On this day in history, March 16, 1802, United States Military Academy established at West Point

The United States Military Academy at West Point was created by the Military Peace Establishment Act, signed by President Jefferson, on this day in history, March 16, 1802.

March 14, 2024

West Point military academy drops 'Duty, Honor, Country' from mission statement

Superintendent Lt. Gen. Steve Gilland said the U.S. Military Academy at West Point has removed the motto "Duty, Honor, Country" from its mission statement and replaced it with "Army Values."

February 24, 2024

On this day in history, February 24, 1914, Joshua L. Chamberlain dies, college professor turned Civil War hero

Brig. Gen. Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain, a Bowdoin College professor who became one of the great heroes of the Civil War, died on this day in history, Feb. 24, 1914.

February 21, 2024

ATF called after Massachusetts police find rocket launcher in hotel parking lot

A Massachusetts man was arrested by police after a detective found he was in possession of crack cocaine — and a U.S. military rocket launcher.

February 13, 2024

On this day in history, February 13, 1861, Army surgeon J.D. Irwin rescues 60 men, first Medal of Honor action

U.S Army surgeon J.D. Irwin led the first Medal of Honor action on this day in history, Feb. 13, 1861. He helped rescue 60 trapped soldiers and a kidnapped boy from Apaches.

February 10, 2024

On this day in history, February 10, 1940, Glenn Miller's infectious 'In the Mood' tops US pop charts

Glenn Miller and His Orchestra reached the top of the American pop charts with "In the Mood" on this day in history, Feb. 10, 1942. Miller was killed during World War II.