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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Army Gives Colonel Facing Kidnapping and Assault Charges After Police Standoff an Honorable Discharge October 7, 2021 landred While he faces civilian charges, there is no indication the service plans to pursue a court-martial.
Why the US-Trained Afghan National Army Have Been Defeated with Ease by the Taliban October 7, 2021 landred The problem lies in local mismanagement, corruption and demoralized soldiers who often lack the will to fight.
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.