2 Charged in Gruesome Murder of 101st Airborne Soldier in Home Near Fort Campbell
Authorities have formally charged two individuals in direct connection with the grisly murder of Pfc. Katia Dueñas Aguilar, 23, a 101st Airborne Division soldier whose body was discovered in her home near Fort Campbell, Kentucky, in May with 68 stab wounds. Among the accused: the victim’s own husband. Sophia Rodas, 35, faces charges of first-degree […]
Fort Liberty Will Be Fort Bragg Again. But There’s a Twist to the Controversial Name
Less than two years after Fort Bragg officially became Fort Liberty, the North Carolina Army base’s name is changing back to Fort Bragg. U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered Army officials Monday to change the name. But it’s not the same soldier for whom the base was initially named. Instead of renaming the base after […]
Fort Carson Making Changes to Dining After Soldiers Voiced Complaints
After facing criticism for its meals last year, a Fort Carson official said the base has made changes and is soliciting more feedback to better serve soldiers. Lt. Col. Sarah Gilbert, assistant chief of staff for sustainment, said the base has opened all its dining facilities for weeknight dining for consistency and a survey is […]
2 Soldiers Killed at Fort Stewart in Vehicle Incident During Nighttime Training
Two 3rd Infantry Division soldiers were killed in a nighttime training incident at Fort Stewart, Georgia, a service spokesperson confirmed Friday, underscoring the persistent dangers of military exercises, particularly those involving tactical vehicles. The incident, which occurred during field exercises late Thursday, involved a single-vehicle crash, according to a statement from the base. Both soldiers […]
Trading Dip for Zyn? Nearly One-Quarter of Soldiers at Fort Liberty Are Using Nicotine Pouches
Somewhere, a small group of soldiers is formed in a loose circle, attention fixed on a noncommissioned officer at the center, delivering sharp, no-nonsense instructions. Their voice carries authority, punctuated by rhythmic spit of smokeless tobacco into a bottle. Dip and other tobacco use has been a tradition in the military for generations — and […]
Historic Fort Leavenworth Homes Deteriorated for Years. Now There’s a Plan to Revive (Most of) Them
At Fort Leavenworth, residents and visitors enamored of the stately homes that for more than 100 years have lined the military post’s tree-canopied streets have been unsettled by a recent fear. Out of neglect, its historic homes — some dating to the late 1800s — were being left to rot. Too expensive to repair, they […]
Judge Dismisses Lawsuit to Have Confederate Name Restored to Ranger Memorial at Fort Moore
A lawsuit filed by the Columbus-based National Ranger Memorial Foundation to restore the name of a Confederate officer to the memorial and to the elite Army unit’s hall of fame at Fort Moore has been dismissed. U.S. District Court Judge Clay Land issued the order Monday to grant the U.S. Department of Defense’s motion to […]
Bell Textron Chooses Fort Worth for Major Expansion to Build V-280 Valor Military Aircraft
Bell Textron Inc., already one the largest employers in the Metroplex, has chosen its hometown of Fort Worth to build components for the next generation of military assault helicopters. The news, announced Tuesday by Bell CEO Lisa Atherton and Gov. Greg Abbott at a Bell facility in northern Fort Worth, represents an investment of hundreds […]
Why Would You Enlist? Fort Carson Soldiers Share Journeys.
FORT JOHNSON, La. — In recent years as the Army has struggled to meet its recruiting goals, the average age of those enlisting has crept up. “We are seeing a more mature applicant pool,” said Maj. Gen. Johnny K. Davis, who leads the Army Recruiting Command during a panel in October. The average age of […]
Sewage Was Overflowing at Military Family’s Fort Jackson House. Then a 4-Year-Old Got Sick
A family is suing Fort Jackson’s housing provider, alleging continuous sewage leaks led to their 4-year-old son contracting encephalitis, which can cause permanent brain damage. Travis Wilson, a military chaplain, and his wife Jaclyn signed the lease for a house on the Fort Jackson military base in December 2022 and moved in with their six […]