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Signal battalions to be rebuilt for modern combat, Army says
The move, which may be approved by December, is expected to free up signal soldiers for more unit-level work within the brigades.
By Todd South
Grand jury indicts CEO of military privatized housing company
The Michaels Organization CEO has taken a leave of absence to "focus on vigorously defending himself" against racketeering allegations, the company said.
By Karen Jowers
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin resumes duty after undergoing procedure
Austin is continuing to deal with bladder issues that arose in December following his treatment for prostate cancer, U.S. officials said.
By Tara Copp, AP
Bill would allow retroactive Purple Heart vets to transfer GI benefits
Lawmakers want to close a loophole preventing post-9/11 retroactive Purple Heart recipients from transferring education benefits to dependents.
By Ashley Murray, Washington State Standard
Jury deadlocked in Abu Ghraib trial
A judge ordered jurors to deliberate after they said they were deadlocked in a lawsuit alleging a military contractor is liable for abuse at Abu Ghraib.
Ex-Army financial adviser pleads guilty to scamming Gold Star families
A former Army financial adviser admitted to taking advantage of his role to swindle deceased troops’ grieving loved ones out of millions.
Pentagon inspector general to assess Navy’s suicide prevention efforts
The evaluation will look into the Navy's handling and prevention of suicidal behaviors.
Marine vet who hit police with hockey stick at Capitol gets 3+ years
Marine veteran Michael Joseph Foy swung his hockey stick at police officers, hitting them at least 11 times in 16 seconds.
By Michael Kunzelman, The Associated Press