Estonia on Wednesday summoned Russia’s ambassador over an airspace violation by a Russian military aircraft.
Monthly Archives: October 2014
Survey asks lesbian, gay, bi sailors about service experiences
It’s been three years since the Defense Department lifted its ban against gays, lesbians and bisexuals serving openly in the military, but the services have little research on their experiences and needs or how the repeal of don’t ask, don’t tell has affe
North Korean detainee reunites with family in Ohio
An American arrested and held for nearly six months in North Korea for leaving a Bible at a nightclub returned home to Ohio on Wednesday to tears of joy and hugs from his wife and surprised children.
Credit requirements loosened for student loan program
The Education Department has loosened credit requirements for a federal student loan program used by parents and graduate students.
Pentagon confirms IS seized weapons bundle
The Pentagon is confirming that Islamic State group militants were able to seize one of the 28 bundles of weapons and medical supplies dropped to Kurdish forces on Monday.
Chaos in Canada: Gunfire erupts in Parliament building
A Canadian soldier was shot and killed Wednesday while standing guard at a war memorial in the nation’s capital in Ottawa, and a gunman was killed after racing inside Parliament.
State Department approves new tank ammo sale to Iraq
The US State Department has cleared the sale of M1A1 Abrams tank ammunition to Iraq, according to an announcement by the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA).
Stateside Ebola team starts training today
The 30-person medical team designed to provide short-notice help and support to civilian hospitals who may deal with Ebola cases at home began training Wednesday at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas.
Military investigates scene of Kansas F-16 crash
Military personnel are investigating the southeast Kansas site where an Oklahoma Air National Guard fighter jet crashed after a midair collision with another jet from the same unit during a training exercise.
Destroyer Michael Murphy leaves on first cruise
The destroyer Michael Murphy left Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, Monday on its maiden cruise: an independent deployment to the Western Pacific that also marked a first for many of the ship’s crew.
