Plan would make military enlistment, retention bonuses tax exempt A bill introduced in the House this week proposes to end federal taxes on bonuses given to troops for joining or re-enlisting in the military.By Leo Shane III5 weeks ago
Fourth missing US soldier found deceased in Lithuanian bogThe recovery of the fourth soldier ends a weeklong search for four U.S. soldiers whose armored vehicle was found submerged in a Lithuanian peat bog.By Beth Sullivan5 weeks ago
3 soldiers confirmed dead after vehicle pulled from Lithuanian swampThe confirmation came after recovery teams pulled the soldiers' M88 Hercules armored vehicle from a swamp Sunday night.By Nikki Wentling6 weeks ago
Navy divers, Polish forces to aid in recovery of missing US soldiersMaj. Gen. Curtis Taylor, commanding general of the 1st Armored Division, said it would be a “long and difficult recovery operation.”By Nikki Wentling6 weeks ago
Senator pushes for new rules letting academy athletes play pro sportsA proposed policy allowing academy athletes to defer their military service to play pro sports could be included in the annual defense authorization bill.By Leo Shane III6 weeks ago
Recovery of missing soldiers underway at training site in LithuaniaU.S. and Lithuanian personnel continued the complicated recovery efforts Thursday of four U.S. soldiers missing in swampy terrain in Lithuania.By Nikki Wentling6 weeks ago
