Russia Holds Nuclear Drills on Land, Sea and Air, Joined by Its Ally Belarus
MOSCOW (AP) — Trucks carrying intercontinental ballistic missiles rumbled over forest roads, atomic-powered submarines set sail from Arctic and Pacific ports, and crews scrambled into warplanes as Russia and neighboring Belarus held the final stage of their joint nuclear drills Thursday. Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed the maneuvers in a video call with his Belarusian […]
A Fragile Ceasefire Holds as US Awaits Iran Response, Bahrain Detains Dozens
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A tenuous ceasefire appeared to be holding Saturday after the United States struck two Iranian oil tankers, while the country that hosts the U.S. Navy’s regional headquarters said it arrested dozens of people it alleged were linked to Iran’s Revolutionary Guard. Attacks Friday cast doubt on the month-old ceasefire […]
International Service Fraternity Holds Military Veterans Affairs Breakfast
A special day of connection for military veterans who are also members of the international fraternal service organization, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated. Leaders of the fraternity’s Midwest region held their annual military breakfast in Indianapolis, Indiana, recognizing veterans across 12 states and Canada, who are also members of the fraternity, for their service to […]
Jury Awards Abu Ghraib Detainees $42 Million, Holds Contractor Responsible
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — A U.S. jury on Tuesday awarded $42 million to three former detainees of Iraq’s notorious Abu Ghraib prison, holding a Virginia-based military contractor responsible for contributing to their torture and mistreatment two decades ago. The decision from the eight-person jury came after a different jury earlier this year couldn’t agree on whether […]
Tuberville Holds Up Promotion of Austin's Top Aide over Hospitalization Secrecy
Lt. Gen. Ronald Clark’s promotion to lead Army forces in the Pacific and receive a fourth star is being held up in the Senate by Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala., the senator and his office confirmed Tuesday. Tuberville is attributing the move to concerns over what role Clark, who currently serves as the senior military assistant […]
Army Holds on With Goal-Line Stand in Final Seconds, Beats Navy 17-11
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Army held its ground on a goal-line stand in the final seconds to send Navy mascot Bill the Goat — and Navy superfan Bill, the G.O.A.T. — home disappointed. Army linebacker Kalib Fortner scored on a fourth-quarter strip sack and then helped stuff quarterback Tai Lavatai inches from the end zone […]
Senate Holds Dampen First Army-Navy Game for Trailblazing Superintendent Nominee
By this week, Rear Adm. Yvette Davids was expected to be a vice admiral, looking forward to cheering on her alma mater as superintendent of the U.S. Naval Academy — the first female superintendent in its history — during the annual Army-Navy football game. Instead, the school won’t have a permanent superintendent for the storied […]