The National Guard’s troubled Recruiting Assistance Program is back in the news today. Staff Sgt. Evette Merced and her husband, Sgt. 1st Class Darryl Harrison, were arrested Wednesday by federal agents — along with five other soldiers affiliated with a…
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Man who attacked disabled Army veteran in Dunkin Donuts arrested
A man who is accused of punching a disabled Army veteran in the face on Monday morning has been arrested. The incident occurred at a Dunking Donuts in in Fayetteville , NY when a disabled veteran refused the man’s request…
Special Forces soldier killed in Afghanistan identified
The Department of Defense announced the death of a Soldier who was supporting Operation Freedom’s Sentinel. Staff Sgt. Matthew Q. McClintock, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, died Jan. 5, 2016, in Marjah District, Afghanistan, from wounds suffered when the enemy attacked…
Female US Army vet leading volunteer team in fight against ISIS in Iraq
A small team, led by a female Army veteran, is in Iraq now, helping to rescue injured Kurdish forces who’ve been battling ISIS — just south of Kirkuk. The former Army Nat’l Guard officer has been in the region for…
Soldier who was found dead at Fort Hood identified
On Sunday, a soldier was found dead in his vehicle at Belton Lake Outdoor Recreation area near Fort Hood, Texas. He has identified as Devin Lee Schuette, 35, a Staff Sergeant stationed at Fort Hood. According to an official at…
U. S. Army soldier stabbed to death while on leave for Christmas
A 26-year-old soldier home on leave from where he is stationed at Fort Hood, Texas, died on Dec. 27 in Kissimmee, Florida, after being stabbed by the father of his wife’s child. Spc. Victor Badilloalvarez and his wife were sleeping…