August 20, 2019 Teen honors father killed in Afghanistan with special graduation photos A Nebraska teen who was just a kid when her father died from an IED explosion in Afghanistan more than a decade ago found a way to honor him in her high school graduation pictures.Â
August 18, 2019 New US Army soldier gets first haircut in 15 years to join military This overdue haircut was worth it to be able to serve.Â
August 7, 2019 Military lab, which handles Ebola and other dangerous pathogens, suspended after failing CDC inspection A military laboratory in Maryland used for biological defense research, which houses some of the world’s most dangerous pathogens, was shut down last month after failing an inspection.Â
July 17, 2019 In spite of Trump tweets, Bowe Bergdahl had fair trial, Army court rules A three-judge Army Court of Criminal Appeals panel rejected the argument 2-1 that President Trump’s tweets and public statements interfered with a fair trial for former Army Pvt. Bowe Bergdahl, who was captured by the Taliban and held for five years, as Army Times reported.
July 16, 2019 Army recruiter who called himself 'Colorado batman' allegedly solicited girls as young as 10: police An Army recruiter who called himself "Colorado batman" on social media was arrested Monday on suspicion of soliciting girls as young as 10, authorities said.
July 3, 2019 Texas teen mows US flag into lawn to honor Army friend who died by suicide along US-Mexico border A Texas teen is honoring his late friend who was in the Army with a touching, patriotic tribute.
June 28, 2019 Purple Heart recipient's military tribute stolen from Colorado porch A disabled veteran and Purple Heart recipient is devastated after finding his proud military display missing from his porch.
June 27, 2019 Trump directs Defense Department to develop policy allowing military academy athletes to turn pro upon graduation President Trump on Wednesday told Acting Secretary of Defense Mark Esper to come up with a policy that would allow athletes enrolled in military academies to play professional sports upon graduation.
June 25, 2019 Trump presents Medal of Honor to former Army staff sergeant who rescued entire squad in Iraq President Donald Trump will present the Medal of Honor on Tuesday to former Army Staff Sgt. David G. Bellavia for his actions as a squad leader in Fallujah, making him the first living Iraq War veteran to receive the recognition.Â
June 25, 2019 Boy, 5, who wanted to be 'Army Man' dies from cancer; family asks for military members to attend funeral A 5-year-old boy who dreamed of being an "Army Man" died last week after fighting cancer — and his family asked those he idolized to support him at his funeral.