US Army charges Private Travis King with desertion over dash into North Korea
The charges range from desertion for running into N. Korea to assault against fellow soldiers and solicitation of child pornography.
Fri Oct 20 2023
'Oppenheimer' and the story behind those who lost their land to the lab
In 1942, the US Army gave 32 Hispano families 48 hours to leave their homes and land, for the world's first atomic bombs lab.
Mon Jul 31 2023
US soldier flees into North Korea in new crisis over the nuclear-armed state
The US Army identified the soldier as Private Travis T. King who joined up in 2021 and was facing disciplinary action.
Wed Jul 19 2023
Nine killed in crash of two US Army helicopters in Kentucky
Crew members using night-vision goggles were flying two Black Hawk helicopters when the aircraft crashed in a field.
Fri Mar 31 2023
Several feared dead after two US army helicopters crash during training in Kentucky
Two US Army Black Hawk helicopters crashed during a routine training mission over the state.
Thu Mar 30 2023
'We have hours' - US army captain pushes for rescue of Afghan interpreter
Henkel who served in the war in Afghanistan is lobbying for the rescue of his former interpreter.
Sat Aug 21 2021
US Army halts use of Chinese-made drones over cyber concerns
The U.S. Army has ordered its members to stop using drones made by Chinese manufacturer SZ DJI Technology Co Ltd because of "cyber vulnerabilities" in the products.
Sat Aug 05 2017
Fired factory worker kills five at former Florida workplace
A U.S. Army veteran who had been fired from his job at an awnings factory in April returned to his old workplace near Orlando, Florida.
Mon Jun 05 2017
Chelsea Manning ends hunger strike, to begin gender surgery
Imprisoned transgender soldier Chelsea Manning on Tuesday ended a hunger strike after five days when the US Army agreed to provide surgery to treat her gender dysphoria, her representatives said.
Wed Sep 14 2016
Russian warship conducts 'aggressive' moves near US missile cruiser
A Russian warship sailed uncomfortably close to a US navy ship in the eastern Mediterranean this week, conducting maneuvers that US army officials denounced as "aggressive" and "erratic."
Mon Jul 04 2016
Blast rips through building at US military depot in Japan
A blast ripped through a warehouse at a US military post near Tokyo early Monday, according to Japanese officials and the Pentagon, triggering a fire, but no injuries had been reported.
Mon Aug 24 2015
US to cut 40,000 soldiers from Army: official
The US Army is to cut 40,000 soldiers from its ranks over the next two years at home and abroad, a defense official said Tuesday, in a move that will raise doubts about its ability to fight wars.
Wed Jul 08 2015
Obama golf game upsets Hawaii wedding plans
Within 24 hours, the two US army officers who were to wed at the Kaneohe Klipper golf course had o relocate to another location.
Wed Dec 31 2014