Monthly Archives: May 2022
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Trial opens for Army reservist accused of storming the Capitol
A U.S. Army reservist who worked on a Navy base stormed the U.S. Capitol because he wanted to start a civil war and create “a clean ... -
Hailing from Tyler, US Army veteran injured in combat in Ukraine
TYLER, Texas (KLTV) – A U.S. Army veteran from Tyler is recovering from battle wounds sustained fighting alongside Ukrainians against Russian forces. U.S. Army veteran, Purple ... -
An army veteran served as a tank commander in the Vietnam War
As a young man recently graduating from college, Wesley “Wes” Scott was a little surprised when he was drafted into the US Army and deployed overseas ... -
Why Combat Dive School is the toughest US Army Special Forces course
There is a very small army community that takes the combat diver qualification course. The participants, mostly green berets, are tested on their diving skills and ... -
US military plans to let LGBTQ+ troops out of hostile states
ARLINGTON, Va. — SPARTA, the nation’s leading transgender military service organization, announced its 2022 legislative priorities Monday. SPARTA and other rights organizations have long sought to ... -
Two-Star General With OC Roots Retires After Shattering Army Glass Ceiling
A Fountain Valley native who rose through the ranks to become the first woman to lead a U.S. Army infantry division relinquished her command, capping a ... -
Army Reserve Soldier Surprises Baby Sister At College Graduation
LaDyra Lytegraduate of Central Michigan University, received an unforgettable surprise as she took the stage at her commencement ceremony on Saturday. The 23-year-old Southfield native was ... -
8News parachutes with US Army Golden Knights in Hanover County
HANOVER COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) – One of only three Department of Defense-sanctioned aerial display teams, the U.S. Army Parachute Team – better known by its nickname, ... -
K-pop star serving in the US military wins South Korea’s best warrior contest
K-pop star Kang Young Hyun, a member of Day6, before and during his military service as a KATUSA soldier in the Eighth Army. (Kang Young Hyun/US ... -
Retired Army officer leads Democratic race to challenge Scott Perry for US Congress
On Tuesday night, Rick Coplen led Shamaine Daniels in the Democratic primary race for the US House seat currently held by Republican Scott Perry. According to ... -
Russia accused of cyberattack on US company just before invading Ukraine
Allegations of cyberattacks are not new to Russia as they have been accused of targeting various government agencies and even individuals in the past. The accusations ... -
DVIDS – News – 11th ACR Ranks Third in US Army Tank Competition
Soldiers assigned to Hawg Company, 2nd Squadron, 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment (ACR) placed third in the 2022 Sullivan Cup competition at Fort Benning, Ga., April 24-May ... -
ROTC cadets were commissioned officers of the U.S. Army in a ceremony at St. Bonaventure University
May 15, 2022 PHOTO: Newly appointed second lieutenants (from left) Benjamin Heilig, Hayden Miller, Dillon Salluzzo and Anthony Vézina celebrate with a cake after a commissioning ... -
US Army paratroopers land in a North Carolina neighborhood
Two special forces paratroopers were injured in a North Carolina neighborhood after missing their landing zone on Wednesday. The paratroopers were rescued by residents of Hoke ... -
Teacher banned from elementary school on Hawaii Army base over misconduct allegations
All schools in Hawaii, even those located on military bases, are administered by the Hawaii Department of Education. The U.S. Army in Hawaii said in a ... -
Amid Twitter takeover, Koo announces plans to overtake US company in India | News
Koo plans to beat Twitter at its game by overtaking it in India. The company claimed that within a year, it plans to overtake Twitter in ... -
Archery helps JBLM soldier focus on healing | Article
U.S. Army Sgt. Nicole Crane, right, an archer in the U.S. Army Trials, takes aim at her targets during the 2022 Army Trials at Fort Bragg, ... -
US Army’s lower standards for women ‘will kill people’
It was gratifying to watch Arkansas Republican Senator Tom Cotton question Christine Wormuth, the first female Secretary of the Army, during a recent Senate Armed Services ... -
US Army soldier who died after a bear attack in Alaska identified as Staff Sgt. Seth’s factory
ANCHORAGE, Alaska — The soldier who died from injuries sustained in a bear attack Tuesday in Alaska has been identified by the military as Staff Sgt. ... -
Army Set to Reorganize Alaskan Forces to Prepare for Arctic Combat | New Policies
By LOLITA C. BALDOR, Associated Press JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska (AP) — The U.S. Army is set to revamp its forces in Alaska to better prepare ... -
Brittany Kallenberger of Black & Veatch Selected for Society of American Military Engineers Leader Development Program
Posted 36 minutes ago Proposed by Black & Calfskin OVERLAND PARK, Kan., May 11, 2022 / CSRwire / — Black & Veatch proudly announces that Mechanical ... -
DVIDS – News – US Army Garrison Wiesbaden demonstrates environmental performance
WIESBADEN, Germany – In early May, U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden hosted the triennial Environmental Performance Rating System evaluation. As the U.S. military always aims to meet ... -
HSGS-Ameresco to Build 1.5MW Solar Project for US Army Base in Utah
HSGS-Ameresco, a joint venture Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) certified by the Small Business Administration and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), today announced that ... -
Ex-Army Paratrooper Sues Politics After Denying Military Vaccine Warrant
Mike Andriani, a political newcomer running to represent Randolph County in Congress, said the pandemic helped him decide to run. Andriani is one of four candidates ... -
Scout creates a small library in Caserma Ederle | Article
Sam Kloepper is proud to show off his new project, a small free library on Caserma Ederle, which he had to complete to earn eagle rank ... -
Pakistan Army warning to critics
His spokesman said the military had decided to stay away from politics (File) Islamabad: Pakistan’s mighty military on Sunday warned critics to avoid smearing the premier ... -
DVIDS – News – The Armée du Sud and partner countries conclude PISAJ 16
FORT BENNING, Ga. — U.S. Army South led the “Programa Integral para Suboficiales de Alta Jerarquía,” or PISAJ, concluded yesterday after 11 days of training, tactical ... -
US Army commissions eight UL graduates as officers
Eight cadets from the University of Lincoln’s ROTC program became U.S. Army officers on Friday, making it the university’s largest commissioning class in seven years. The ... -
US Army Chief of Chaplains Visits USARPAC | Article
1 / 10 Show legend + Hide legend – Maj. Gen. Thomas L. Solhjem, chief of chaplains for the U.S. Army, speaks to U.S. Army Pacific ... -
405th AFSB Celebrates Military Spouse Appreciation Day | Article
Pictured are just a fraction of the hundreds of spouses who are part of our total 405th Army Field Support Brigade team. To recognize and honor ... -
Developing America’s Future Leaders | Article
Gen. Funk, US Army Training and Doctrine Command, Commanding General, speaks to members of the Hampton Roads ROCKS, Inc. Chapter on recruiting and developing diverse future ... -
Medal of Honor recipient and WWII Army pilot | Article
The Medal of Honor recipient and World War II Army pilot represented WASHINGTON — The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency announced April 13 that Lt. Col. Addison ... -
Army officer convicted in first known COVID court-martial
An officer who previously served as company commander of the Army Public Health Center Headquarters was found guilty by a special court martial on Friday of ... -
US Military University Partners with 50strong to Help US Servicemen Access Potential Civilian Employment Opportunities | Nation/World
CHARLES TOWN, W.Va, May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Navigating a job search while on active duty can be difficult and stressful. For many service members who ... -
US Army veterans found guilty of interfering in Shannon airport operations
Two US Army veterans in their 80s have been found guilty of obstructing the operation of Shannon Airport as part of an anti-war protest three years ... -
American Military University Partners with 50strong to Help Connect U.S. Service Members to Potential Civilian Employment Opportunities
CHARLES TOWN, W.Va, May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Navigating a job search while still on active duty can be difficult and stressful. For many service members ... -
American Military University Partners with 50strong to Help Connect U.S. Service Members to Potential Civilian Job Opportunities
CHARLES TOWN, W.Va, May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Navigating a job search while still on active duty can be difficult and stressful. For many service members ... -
Chicago WWII soldier U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Gerald Helms laid to rest after remains found in Netherlands
ELWOOD, Ill. (WLS) — After more than 70 years, a Chicago soldier who died in World War II is finally getting a proper burial after his ... -
Army’s new travel claim system affects soldiers in Japan but not South Korea
Soldiers being processed fill out their travel vouchers during a financial briefing at Fort Carson, Colorado on August 21, 2020. (James Geelen/US Army) US soldiers traveling ...