A security pact that allows thousands of American troops to join large-scale combat exercises in the Philippines is ‘imperfect’ but Manila is unlikely to amend it, the country’s top diplomat said Thursday.
Pentagon officials: No hope for budget soon; tech development vital
The Pentagon’s chief financial officer admitted on Wednesday that he is ‘not super optimistic’ about Congress reaching a budget deal once the current continuing resolution temporarily funding the federal government expires on Dec. 11.
Jet crashes near Naval Station Ventura County, killing pilot
A jet on a military training exercise crashed into an agricultural field near a Southern California Navy base Wednesday, killing the pilot, authorities said.
Obama on Ebola fight: U.S. can’t seal itself off
Pushing to confront Ebola at its West African source, President Obama said Wednesday the United States was not immune to the disease but cautioned against discouraging American health care workers with restrictive measures that confine them upon their ret
Alaska Guard members sue over leaked records
Four Alaska National Guard members have sued the U.S. Army, saying investigative and other records pertaining to them were improperly leaked to reporters and state officials.
Ohio Army veteran found guilty, fined over pet ducks
A veteran who was cited for keeping farm animals within village limits was found guilty Wednesday in Coshocton County Municipal Court.
DMBA workout stimulant pulled from base shelves
Several dietary supplements touted as weight-loss or body sculpting aids have been pulled from the shelves of exchange and GNC stores on military installations.
NATO reports spike in Russian military flights
NATO on Wednesday reported an ‘unusual’ spike in Russian military flights over the Black, Baltic and North seas and the Atlantic Ocean during the past two days.
Russia successfully test-fires new Navy Bulava ICBM
The Russian Navy has successfully test-fired a new intercontinental ballistic missile, proving its reliability after a long and troublesome development.
After complaints, soldier removes controversial Halloween hanging display
A Halloween display in front of an active-duty soldier’s Fort Campbell, Kentucky, residence that featured effigies with black trash bags as heads hanging by their necks from a tree was removed Tuesday, shortly after base officials were informed of the dec