Fort Irwin specialist faces murder charge in death of fellow soldier
A Fort Irwin, California-based Army specialist faces murder charges in the death of a fellow soldier. The Army on Nov. 20 officially charged Spc. George Cornejo, 26, for the Oct. 28 death of Spc. Andrew Patrick Smith, 27, according to the Army’s Office of the...
Donald Trump taps JD Vance advisor as next Army secretary
President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday nominated Daniel Driscoll to be the next U.S. Army secretary, saying the veteran will be a “fearless and relentless fighter” for the service. In a statement, Trump said that Driscoll “brings a powerful combination of experiences to serve as a...
Bill would push VA to expand outside medical care options for vets
House Republicans on Tuesday unveiled new legislation to further expand veterans’ ability to access private-sector medical care options using taxpayer funds, a move that launches debates expected in coming years about the size and responsibilities of the Veterans Affairs health care system. The bill —...
Drone activity near Trump Bedminster, Army arsenal spurs NJ flight restriction: FAA
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) confirmed Tuesday it issued two flight restrictions following questionable drone activity in the area of President-elect Trump’s New Jersey golf club. On Nov. 18, the FAA first received reports of drone activity within Morris County, the border of which lies...
Marines take steps to hack human performance with data
After years of deliberation, the Marine Corps is taking its first steps to embrace a program that would aim to make jarheads the most lethal versions of themselves — from sleep and stress level control to marksmanship. The Office of Naval Research has begun work...
Navy fires commanding officer of Navy Reserve Center Cheyenne
The Navy relieved the commanding officer of Navy Reserve Center Cheyenne, Wyoming, on Tuesday, the service announced. Lt. Cmdr. Christopher Bourque was relieved as the head of NRC Cheyenne by Capt. Christopher Peppel, commander of Navy Reserve Region Readiness and Mobilization Command Everett, “due to...
Military aid societies seek crucial funds for troops on Giving Tuesday
The four nonprofit military relief societies have joined forces on Giving Tuesday to encourage donations to help service members and their families with emergency relief, financial assistance and educational support. The Air Force Aid Society, Army Emergency Relief, Coast Guard Mutual Assistance and Navy-Marine Corps...
NATO draws up plans for its own fleet of naval surveillance drones
MILAN — The NATO alliance has begun planning for its own fleet of unmanned boats meant to help protect critical undersea infrastructure across the Baltic and Mediterranean seas. Following a pattern of undersea cable damage across European waters in the last year, with the most...