‘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.
Man Charged After Allegedly Sneaking onto Fort Drum to Steal a Humvee, Injuring a Soldier October 7, 2021 landred Nathan McElhone, 46, is accused of sneaking onto the base, which is home to the 10th Mountain Division.
Justice Department Moves to Dismiss Bowe Bergdahl’s Case to Overturn His Conviction October 7, 2021 landred The former soldier has been back in the headlines after the Taliban, who held him prisoner for five years, took over Afghanistan.
US, Germany Mark 50th Anniversary of Chinook Crash That Killed 37 Soldiers October 7, 2021 landred An investigation later determined that a rotor blade had come loose due to material fatigue.