Daily News Roundup

False threat led to Naval Academy lockdown and then mistaken shooting

A military official says a post on an anonymous chat platform triggered a lockdown at the U.S. Naval Academy this week.

The medal created by Marines when ‘s--- hit the fan’ on Guadalcanal

Born out of the popular idiom of the time — “Let George do it!” — the George Medal was awarded to those who were on Guadalcanal when "s--- hit the fan."

Trump says he’ll send National Guard troops to Memphis

President Donald Trump says Memphis is “deeply troubled” and he's “going to fix that."

One man’s memory sparks search for US soldiers he saw executed in WWII

Retired firefighter Benjamin Broadwell Hagans, 96, has emerged as an eyewitness to the savage executions of three soldiers in 1942, The War Horse reports.

Church leaders charged with swindling millions in military benefits

Authorities say church leaders exploited troops by enrolling them in seminary programs that drained their G.I. Bill education benefits.

US Naval Academy building cleared after threats reports, 1 injured

The person injured was airlifted to a hospital and was in stable condition, a Navy official said.

DOD needs more feedback from troops in future PCS moves, GAO finds

More comprehensive feedback from troops and families can help DOD assess movers' performance, Government Accountability Office auditors said.

Navy fires USS Santa Barbara commanding officer

Cmdr. Adam Ochs was relieved of his duties as commanding officer of the USS Santa Barbara due to a "loss of confidence," the Navy announced.

Pentagon stages first ‘Top Drone’ school for operators to hone skills

Industry and military drone operators flew tethered and untethered first-person drones through a course designed to test endurance and maneuverability.

US marks 9/11 attacks amid drumbeat of political violence

The remembrances today are being held during a time of increased political tensions.

Pick to lead VA benefits work faces criticism over reform proposals

Several Democratic lawmakers argued nominee Karen Brazell’s non-answers about the potential for benefits eligibility changes should be disqualifying.

Before he was a hero on 9/11, he was a hero in Vietnam

In Vietnam's Ia Drang Valley and at the World Trade Center, Rick Rescorla helped others get out alive.

Veterans volunteer longer, vote more often than civilian peers: report

Fewer veterans are donating their free time to charities today then they did four years ago, but their involvement remains strong.

Opinion

Ending weight-loss med coverage for some military retirees is unlawful

DHA's decision to end the coverage violates the Pentagon's own regulations regarding Tricare for Life beneficiaries.

House passes $893 billion defense policy bill with war powers repeal

Only a handful of Democrats supported the defense authorization bill plan, because of social issue fights included in the measure.

This C-47 was built in 1943. It hasn’t stopped flying since.

The Placid Lassie was recently on full display to support Angel Flight East and its annual fundraiser, Wings N’ Wheels, in Philadelphia.