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For more than 7 decades, US soldiers serve as 'Father Christmas' for periled orphans in Japan

December 18, 2020

For more than 7 decades, US soldiers serve as 'Father Christmas' for periled orphans in Japan

The annual tradition endures, 71 years later, with 1st Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 25th ID coming together Dec. 4 at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, to donate and wrap gifts to send to the Holy Family Home in Japan.

How revolutionary force plate technology could save troops from injuries and slash defense spending

December 17, 2020

How revolutionary force plate technology could save troops from injuries and slash defense spending

In a bid to solve the impasse and cut down on costs, the DoD is turning to an emerging new force plate and machine learning technology – from Sparta Science – to pinpoint potential problem points to prevent future maladies, zap the attrition rate and increase physical readiness.

December 10, 2020

America Together: Texas mom writes 'Santa letters' for front-line parents

A Texas mom is helping parents working on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic this Christmas by creating special letters from Santa Claus to share with their kids.

December 9, 2020

Lawyer for family of slain soldier Vanessa Guillen: 'I thought I'd seen it all until I went to Fort Hood'

The sister of slain Texas soldier Vanessa Guillen told Fox Nation host Nancy Grace that she doesn't think her sister was killed at Fort Hood contrary to what investigators have said, adding that the evidence is "sketchy."

14 soldiers fired, suspended from Fort Hood after widespread violence, sexual harassment

December 8, 2020

14 soldiers fired, suspended from Fort Hood after widespread violence, sexual harassment

Fourteen officers and enlisted soldiers at Fort Hood were fired or suspended Tuesday, and Army leaders announced several policy changes after an independent investigation revealed a toxic culture that fueled sexual harassment and failed to protect female soldiers from harm.

Army veteran and D-Day hero Sgt. Maj. Robert Blatnik dead at 100

December 6, 2020

Army veteran and D-Day hero Sgt. Maj. Robert Blatnik dead at 100

An Army veteran from Texas who landed on Omaha Beach on D-Day with 900 men under his command has died at the age of 100.

Foul play suspected in deaths of sergeant and veteran at Fort Bragg

December 5, 2020

Foul play suspected in deaths of sergeant and veteran at Fort Bragg

Fort Bragg is probing the deaths of an Army veteran and a sergeant who was investigated in the fatal shooting of a fellow soldier two years ago.

Fort Bragg soldier killed on Outer Banks had been decapitated: reports

December 5, 2020

Fort Bragg soldier killed on Outer Banks had been decapitated: reports

Investigators have found a Fort Bragg soldier's severed head but his body remains missing, according to reports.

Former US service member charged with supporting Syrian terrorist organization

November 28, 2020

Former US service member charged with supporting Syrian terrorist organization

Former Army member Maria Bell, 53, has been arrested and charged with concealing attempts to support a Syrian terrorist organization.

Pentagon switches troops' Thanksgiving meals to 'grab-and-go' takeout, halts dining hall feasts amid pandemic

November 26, 2020

Pentagon switches troops' Thanksgiving meals to 'grab-and-go' takeout, halts dining hall feasts amid pandemic

U.S. military troops deployed overseas will enjoy more than 250,000 pounds of Thanksgiving food in a “grab-and-go” fashion, as the Department of Defense does away with traditional holiday gatherings in dining halls to prevent the spread of the coronavirus among service members.