Report: Ex-Md. man at Gitmo reaches plea deal WASHINGTON — The U.S. has reportedly reached a plea deal with a former Maryland man held at Guantanamo accused of joining al-Qaida and participating in a series of post-Sept. 11 terror plots.
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 19:03:48 -0500 United gives break to pet owners on PCS moves United Airlines is making an exception for military families who ship their pets on that airline when making permanent change-of-station moves, the company said Wednesday.
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 18:54:26 -0500 Army investigates preferential PTSD treatment The Army is investigating its behavioral health facilities in Europe, including those at the renowned Landstuhl Regional Medical Center in Germany, to determine whether some soldiers receive preferential treatment after being diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder.
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 18:19:52 -0500 Supreme Court takes on Stolen Valor Act The intrinsic value of military medals was pitted against the right to free speech Wednesday as the nation’s highest court debated whether the 2006 law known as the Stolen Valor Act violates the constitution.
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 18:17:33 -0500 Air Force officials defend Guard cuts Air Force leaders are fighting back against criticisms that the service made too many cuts to the Reserve component or failed to consult state-level Guard officials when it pulled together a budget.
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 18:08:23 -0500 Number of veterans in Congress rises At a time when Congress is facing big questions that will affect military careers, the percentage of lawmakers who served in uniform has increased slightly and remains higher than the general population.
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 17:46:46 -0500 Suspect in Capitol bomb sting waives hearing ALEXANDRIA, Va. — A Virginia man charged with plotting a suicide bombing inside the U.S. Capitol waived his rights Wednesday to preliminary and detention hearings.
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 17:40:04 -0500 Patrick airman wants to keep Afghan kids warm Air Force Master Sgt. Michael Lindley’s responsibility is to check on the morale and welfare of security forces airmen who protect Bagram Air Field in Afghanistan.
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 17:38:07 -0500 Dempsey says Koran burning done by mistake PENSACOLA NAVAL AIR STATION, Fla. — Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Martin Dempsey said Wednesday that relationships and understandings between NATO forces and Afghans are key to resolving tensions surrounding the burning of Muslim holy books at a U.S. military base.
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 17:28:01 -0500 Painkillers to be included in Army drug tests Expanded drug testing in the Army will begin May 1, and tests for other drugs such as Valium, spice and bath salts could be in the works, as well.