Army Says the US Will Restart Domestic TNT Production at Plant to be Built in Kentucky
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — The U.S. Army awarded a $435 million contract on Friday to build a TNT production plant in western Kentucky that will become the first domestic source for the explosive material in decades, officials said. Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell, a key player in securing the funding, said the new facility in […]
Victims of Domestic Violence Can Now Get Help More Easily Through Top Army Nonprofit
Army Emergency Relief, the primary nonprofit supporting soldiers and their families, announced this month a new policy designed to aid victims of domestic violence. The new AER policy streamlines access to emergency grants for critical needs — such as temporary shelter, food and other essentials — to help victims safely leave abusive households. Tony Grinston, […]
Army Lieutenant Colonel at Fort Belvoir Accused of More than 16 Allegations of Domestic Abuse, Assault
An Army lieutenant colonel assigned to the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency at Fort Belvoir, Virginia, was formally charged this month with 16 counts of domestic abuse and other violations under the Uniform Code of Military Justice, a charge sheet obtained by Military.com revealed. Lt. Col. Ashley R. Ellis was arraigned in a Fort Belvoir courtroom Feb. […]