Army - Page 61

March 12, 2023

U.S. Army’s WWII K-9 Corps was born on this day in history, March 13, 1942

America’s four-legged foot soldiers and sailors served with the Army, Navy, Marines and Coast Guard in WWII, earning acclaim in numerous roles, including front-line combat.

March 11, 2023

Dissent in Army ranks after ban on rank-and-file tradition: 'dumb rule'

New Army rules restricting who can name tanks could alienate lower enlisted crews, who are less likely under the guidance and take part in the longstanding tradition.

March 8, 2023

Marine sniper tears up testifying how leaders ignored his warnings minutes before Kabul airport blast

A Marine sniper testified about the moments leading up to the suicide blast at Kabul airport during the American evacuation, saying his warnings were ignored by leaders.

March 8, 2023

Biden's 'political' Afghanistan strategy gutted US credibility, Army vet congressman says as hearings begin

Rep. Cory Mills placed much of the blame for America's chaotic final days in Afghanistan on President Biden, saying responsibility falls on the commander in chief.

March 8, 2023

Colombia's army recruits women for first time in over 2 decades

For the first time in over two decades, women have enlisted in Colombia's army. The country's army wants to "strengthen the role of women" in it's ranks.

March 3, 2023

Biden awards Medal of Honor to Vietnam hero after nearly 60-year wait

Retired Green Beret Col. Paris Davis was awarded the Medal of Honor Friday at the White House after fighting in the Vietnam War nearly six decades ago.

March 3, 2023

Former Army soldier who plotted 'jihadi attack' on fellow service members sentenced to prison

A former Army soldier was sentenced to 45 years in prison for plotting with a neo-Nazi, Satanist, pro-jihadi group to attack his own military unit.

March 3, 2023

Biden awards Medal of Honor to Vietnam hero after nearly 60-year wait

President Biden presented the Medal of Honor to retired Green Beret Col. Paris Davis, a Vietnam War veteran, Friday at the White House.

March 2, 2023

Senate GOP plots confrontation of 'woke' Pentagon as military readiness, morale plummet

Republican senators are expected address the issue of "woke" policies within the U.S. military that they say are affecting the readiness and morale of service members.

March 1, 2023

Troops discharged for refusal of COVID-19 vaccine now have a pathway to rejoin the military

Troops who were forced to leave the military after refusing to take the COVID-19 vaccine may have the opportunity to rejoin, three years after the start of the pandemic.