A 44-year-old soldier from Maryland died in a noncombat incident in northern Iraq this week, the Defense Department said Wednesday. Sgt. 1st Class John David Randolph Hilty, from Bowie, Md., died Monday in Irbil, the Pentagon said in a statement.…
Soldier who died in Iraq identified, seventh death for coalition in Iraq this year
Trump announces Iran is planning a surprise attack on US troops
President Trump said Iran is planning a “sneak attack” on U.S. troops or “assets” in Iraq. He also warned Iran that it will pay a “heavy price” if an attack occurs. The president made the surprise announcement in a tweet…
Tomb of Unknown sentinel charges woman with Ipad crossing barrier to take pictures
An inconsiderate tourist hoping to get that “perfect shot” with an iPad was confronted by the world-renowned Sentries who patrol the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. The woman, who clearly did not understand why the barriers surround the hallowed site,…
Military-related coronavirus deaths continue to rise
WASHINGTON — Four U.S. military-affiliated individuals worldwide, including a member of the National Guard, have died of complications related to the coronavirus, according to the Pentagon’s latest data released Tuesday. The latest Defense Department data included a civilian worker’s death…
Army makes announcement about new fitness test in response to COVID-19 pandemic
The Army has halted its long-planned transition to the Army Combat Fitness Test, after on-base gym closures made it difficult for many soldiers to train with the strength equipment the test requires. The ACFT, which was set to become the…
US aircraft carrier wants to evacuate sailors into tent-city hospital after captain makes desperate plea for help
The U.S. Navy took action Tuesday to address the deteriorating situation aboard a nuclear aircraft carrier docked in Guam with coronavirus spreading aboard, promising to isolate crew members ashore for rotating quarantine and possibly move many into hotels within 24…
