Former Army Major Gets Life Sentence for Killing Court-Martial Witness, 2 Others October 7, 2021 landred Jurors convicted Martin after a two-week trial in June in the deaths of Calvin and Pamela Phillips and Edward Dansereau.
Fort Riley Mandates Counseling for Every Soldier to Help Battle Suicide, Stigma of Seeking Help October 7, 2021 landred Across the military, officials have created programs and initiatives to tackle mental health issues and help tackle the suicide crisis.
Delta Force Sniper Memorialized for Heroism in Somalia October 7, 2021 landred An Army special forces soldier who died while performing a rescue of a downed helicopter crew in Somalia was immortalized.
‘Unjust Actions’: Army Illegally Denied Housing Allowance to Reservists and Wrongly Investigated Them, Board Finds October 7, 2021 landred The U.S. Army violated federal law by refusing to pay dual housing allowances to reservists on assignment in Europe.
Active-Duty Soldiers Join Fight Against the Dixie Fire in California October 7, 2021 landred Soldiers from Joint Base Lewis-McChord will deploy to help quell the fire, which has burned 771,000 acres.
173rd Airborne Honors Soldier Killed in First of Brigade’s Four Afghanistan Deployments October 7, 2021 landred The 173rd Airborne Brigade paid homage to 1st Lt. Derek Hines, who was 25 when he was shot on a Sept. 1, 2005, mission.
Storied ‘Harlem Hellfighter’ Regiment to Receive Congressional Gold Medal October 7, 2021 landred The unit of Black soldiers, who served in combat in World War I, will be honored with Congress’ highest award.
Astronaut’s Undisclosed Minor Medical Issue Delays Spacewalk October 7, 2021 landred Officials announced the postponement less than 24 hours before Mark Vande Hei — a 54-year-old retired Army colonel — was supposed to float outside.
Soldier Found Guilty in Confrontation with Black Man That Went Viral October 7, 2021 landred A magistrate judge found Fort Jackson Army Sgt. Jonathan Pentland guilty of the misdemeanor after a two-day trial.
Army Won’t Press Charges Against Fort Sill Instructors Accused of Sexually Assaulting a Trainee October 7, 2021 landred Following the soldier’s report, an unknown number of personnel were suspended.