WASHINGTON (Army News Service, July 31, 2014) — Sgt. Thomas Block was honored Wednesday night as the 2014 Army Times Soldier of the Year for his tenacity, resilience and setting the bar beyond what a Ranger and Soldier should be.…
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Military ship up for auction, starting at just 25 dollars
By Brett Gillin Are you looking for a new boat? Or perhaps you’re an aficionado of all things military-related. Perhaps you’re even competing with a friend or neighbor as to who can find the most interesting military memorabilia. If any…
Bergdahl meeting with investigators again to discuss why he left his post
By Brett Gillin The long, strange saga of Bowe Bergdahl continues, with the latest news that he is scheduled to meet with military investigators next week. Bergdahl, who was captured and held captive after leaving his post in Afghanistan back…
Army purchases more M9 pistols
As gun makers prepare to compete for the contract to make a more powerful and accurate weapon for the U.S. Army, the military continues to purchase more M9 pistols. According to Fox News, Beretta Defense Technologies announced today that the…
Soldier Returns Home from Iraq to Find Home Demolished
By Ann Rowland While Sergeant First Class Jesus Jimenez was on active duty in Iraq four years ago, the County of Miami-Dade (Florida) demolished his home for code violations. The empty lot which once held his home now holds a…
Sailor aboard Va.-based destroyer dies
The Associated Press NORFOLK, Va. — The Pentagon says a sailor assigned to a Norfolk-based destroyer has died during deployment. Media outlets report 23-year-old Yeshabel Villot Carrasco of Parma, Ohio, died aboard the destroyer James E. Williams. The Pentagon described…
