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Fort Bliss soldier allegedly killed by stepson, 13, after assaulting teen's mom: investigators

March 19, 2021

Fort Bliss soldier allegedly killed by stepson, 13, after assaulting teen's mom: investigators

A Fort Bliss soldier was allegedly shot and killed by his 13-year-old stepson at his El Paso, Texas, home while he was having an argument with his wife, according to reports.

Fort Hood shamed sexual assault victims, missed 'textbook' grooming, 'serial' offenders, investigators say

March 18, 2021

Fort Hood shamed sexual assault victims, missed 'textbook' grooming, 'serial' offenders, investigators say

Fort Hood leadership blocked sexual assault reporting, shamed victims and failed to identify "textbook" examples of grooming and "serial" offenders, investigators told Congress this week, following an independent review conducted in the wake of 20-year-old soldier Vanessa Guillén’s disappearance and murder, and a string other deaths and suicides connected to the U.S. Army base in Killeen, Texas.

US military 'playing against pickup teams' while enemies 'training for the Super Bowl': Douglas MacGregor

March 15, 2021

US military 'playing against pickup teams' while enemies 'training for the Super Bowl': Douglas MacGregor

Retired Army Col. Douglas Macgregor joined "Tucker Carlson Tonight" Monday to discuss whether the Pentagon is lowering military standards in the name of diversity.

Who is NASA astronaut Kate Rubins?

March 5, 2021

Who is NASA astronaut Kate Rubins?

NASA flight engineer Kathleen "Kate" Rubins set out on her fourth career spacewalk on Friday, in an effort to ready the International Space Station (ISS) for solar array upgrades.

Capitol riot task force led by Lt. Gen. Russel Honore recommending 24/7 'quick reaction force'

March 5, 2021

Capitol riot task force led by Lt. Gen. Russel Honore recommending 24/7 'quick reaction force'

The government should create an around-the-clock “quick reaction force” of federal law enforcement officers at the Capitol, a security review of the Jan. 6 riot led by retired U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Russel Honoré has recommended.

Bergdahl appeals court-martial over Trump, McCain comments

March 2, 2021

Bergdahl appeals court-martial over Trump, McCain comments

A former U.S. Army soldier who was court martialed after he left his post in Afghanistan and was captured by the Taliban is asking a federal judge to overturn his military conviction, saying his trial was unduly influenced when former President Donald Trump repeatedly made disparaging comments about him and called for his execution.

US Army crowdsources ideas to combat sexual assault crisis

February 27, 2021

US Army crowdsources ideas to combat sexual assault crisis

The Army's harassment program has come under sharp scrutiny over the past year.

Army's first female infantry officer says lowering fitness standards for women would put 'mission at risk'

February 26, 2021

Army's first female infantry officer says lowering fitness standards for women would put 'mission at risk'

The woman who became the Army’s first female infantry officer is now speaking out against lowering fitness standards for females in a test that evaluates troops’ combat readiness, arguing that doing so would "not only undermine their credibility, but also place those women, their teammates and the mission at risk."

Bowe Bergdahl targets Trump, McCain comments in lawsuit challenging court-martial

February 18, 2021

Bowe Bergdahl targets Trump, McCain comments in lawsuit challenging court-martial

Former U.S. Army Sgt. Robert "Bowe" Bergdahl, who was court-martialed in 2017 after being accused of abandoning his post in Afghanistan and endangering fellow service members, has filed a civil lawsuit in a bid to overturn his conviction.

Thousands of service members saying no to COVID-19 vaccine

February 17, 2021

Thousands of service members saying no to COVID-19 vaccine

By the thousands, U.S. service members are refusing or putting off the COVID-19 vaccine as frustrated commanders scramble to knock down internet rumors and find the right pitch that will persuade troops to get the shot.