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DC helicopter route permanently closed after fatal Black Hawk crash

The move follows federal investigators's call for a ban on helo flights on the route, citing a string of near misses in recent years.

By John Seewer, The Associated Press and Tara Copp, AP

24 hours ago

Navy body composition study may finally settle tape test debate

The two-year test may bring the Navy — and perhaps the other services — closer to scientific consensus on the best way to measure body fat.

By Hope Hodge Seck

2 days ago

Democrats to focus on women, minorities in military personnel debates

Rep. Chrissy Houlahan said she'll push for better access to abortion services for troops despite slim chances of progress this year.

By Leo Shane III

3 days ago

Safety board calls to end helo flights on route of fatal DC crash

The National Transportation and Safety Board is recommending helicopters no longer fly along the route when planes are landing on specific runways at DCA.

4 days ago

Cargo ship hits tanker carrying jet fuel for the US military

The collision set both vessels ablaze and sent fuel pouring into the North Sea.

5 days ago

Marine retiree shares a warning about this Tricare payment problem

A Marine Corps retiree has a warning for other Tricare beneficiaries about a problem that could be putting their health care coverage at risk.

By Karen Jowers

5 days ago