A Navy intelligence officer illegally diverted nearly $2 million in government funds to his boss’s brother under a secret, illegitimate contract to build hundreds of untraceable rifle silencers, prosecutors said Monday.
Monthly Archives: October 2014
U.S. planes airdrop arms to besieged Syrian town
The U.S. Air Force dropped military aid around the besieged Syrian town of Kobani overnight in an effort to resupply Kurdish forces battling Islamic State militants there, U.S. Central Command in Tampa said.
B-52s headed to Europe for second time this year
U.S. Strategic Command will sendB-52 Stratofortress bombers to participate in Exercise Noble Justification this month in support of NATO allies and partners.
Paper: Files allege misconduct within Alaska Guard
Investigative files show years of alleged sexual and other misconduct among officers within the Alaska Army National Guard’s Recruiting and Retention Battalion.
Financial help possible for families of troops deployed on Ebola mission
Families of troops deployed to West Africa on the Ebola mission are eligible for emergency financial assistance from the nonprofit Operation Homefront on the same basis as those of troops deployed to combat zones such as Iraq and Afghanistan, officials an
These federal contractors are hiring vets now
Companies that do business with the federal government employ a big chunk of the U.S. workforce – and if you’re a veteran looking to join their ranks, federal law requires that they give you a leg up.
Military deals at ski getaways & what’s new at some resorts near you
It’s coming.
Pressure mounts to change tactics against Islamic State group
On Sept. 23, the U.S. began airstrikes against militants aligned with the Islamic States (IS) inside Syria, kicking off what President Obama and top military leaders characterizes as a campaign that will last for some time.
Eligibility period for some spouses extended.
Some spouses may now be eligibile for DEA for 20 years.
Sweden’s submarine hunt sends Cold War chill across Baltic
Sweden’s biggest submarine hunt since the dying days of the Soviet Union has put countries around the Baltic Sea on edge.
