Tag: Army

Richard Overton, 110, leaves the court after a special presentation honoring him as the oldest living American war veteran.

Politicians honor WWII veteran Richard Overton, ‘American icon’ dead at 112

Anna Giaritelli · December 28, 2018 4:16 am

In this May 10, 2018 photo Richard Overton, the oldest living U.S. Veteran at the age of 111, is back in the east Austin home he has owned since 1948 after a renovation provided by Meals on Wheels of Central Texas and the Home Depot Foundation.

America’s oldest WWII veteran, Richard Overton, dies at 112

Anna Giaritelli · December 28, 2018 3:57 am

President Trump and first lady Melania Trump visit with members of the military at a dining hall at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2018. In a surprise trip to Iraq, Trump on Wednesday defended his decision to withdraw U.S. forces from Syria where they have been helping battle Islamic State militants.

Beltway Confidential

Trump brings his ‘come home’ message to a supportive public and the troops

Daniel DePetris · December 27, 2018 4:13 pm

President Donald Trump shakes hands with a member of the military who said he went back into the military for President Trump, at a dining hall at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq.

US soldier tells Trump he returned to serve in the military because of him

Naomi Lim · December 27, 2018 4:41 am

‘Matt broke no code’: Parents of Green Beret charged with murder welcome Trump’s review

Jamie McIntyre · December 18, 2018 5:35 pm

Trump tweet may sink case against Green Beret who killed Taliban captive

Travis J. Tritten · December 17, 2018 10:51 pm

Although President Trump has been vocal about having a military parade for months now, Trump's request during a Jan. 18 meeting with top officials at the Pentagon was viewed as an order to plan such an event. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Beltway Confidential

Trump should wait for Matthew Golsteyn’s verdict, then pardon him

Tom Rogan · December 17, 2018 4:44 pm

Former Army general accused of rape by his daughter

Katelyn Caralle · December 17, 2018 12:31 pm

Military recruits take thier oath as they are sworn in at an NFL football game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018, in Pittsburgh.

National Security

Pentagon complains about the 1,100 US high schools that ban military recruiters

Jamie McIntyre · December 16, 2018 5:00 am

"The Pentagon has not received any orders with regards to Venezuela," said Pentagon spokesman Eric Pahon Friday evening, according to CNN.

National Security

Pentagon identifies 19-year-old soldier killed in Afghanistan in noncombat-related incident

Diana Stancy Correll · December 14, 2018 10:25 pm

Former Special Forces hero charged with murder after telling CIA he killed Taliban bombmaker

Diana Stancy Correll · December 14, 2018 6:32 pm

U.S. Army soldiers wear boots as they march in formation.

Retired major general charged with rape in Virginia after Army dropped case

Diana Stancy Correll · December 11, 2018 11:28 pm