Army pauses helicopter flights near DC airport after more close calls
The pause comes after 67 people died in January when a passenger jet collided in midair with a Black Hawk helicopter at Reagan airport.
By Tara Copp, AP
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Historic Black female WWII unit receives congressional honor
The “Six Triple Eight” was honored Tuesday with the Congressional Gold Medal, following a long-running campaign to recognize their efforts.
Back to 13-Marine squads and a new company for infantry battalions
Squads had grown to 15 Marines during infantry battalion experiments in recent years.
By Todd South
Joe Harris, believed to be oldest surviving WWII paratrooper, has died
Sgt. Joe Harris, a member of the U.S. Army’s first all-Black parachute infantry battalion, has died at 108.
Army prep course jeopardized health of recruits, IG says
Trainees with body fat compositions that exceeded the allowed amount were admitted to the Army’s Future Soldier Preparatory Course.
By Riley Ceder
Marine recruit says nah to ‘rah,’ flees boot camp, gets captured
The recruit was returned to Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego after being captured by authorities.
By Riley Ceder