Defense
US senator: Assaults let military culture continue
A senator says repeated sexual assaults in the military allow a culture of abuse to continue. Democrat Kirsten Gillibrand of New York addressed the latest case at West Point. An Army sergeant is charged with secretly taking pictures and video of at least a dozen women at the Army academy. ...
Senator: Assaults let military culture continue
A senator says repeated sexual assaults in the military allow a culture to continue. Democrat Kirsten Gillibrand (KEHR'-sten JIHL'-uh-brand) of New York addressed the latest case at West Point. An Army sergeant is charged with secretly taking pictures and video of at least a dozen women at West Point. Gillibrand ...
NC hospital offers compromise to local veterans
Gaston County's largest employer is striking a deal with American military veterans who complained that a name change indicated people are forgetting the sacrifice of World War II vets. Administrators of the recently renamed CaroMont Regional Medical Center are compromising with local veterans angered by the decision last month to ...
Dem lawmaker sets hearing on AZ Guard misconduct
A Democratic state lawmaker plans to hold a hearing into misconduct at the Arizona National Guard revealed in a newspaper and National Guard investigation. Rep. Debbie McCune Davis of Phoenix is holding the hearing next week with only Democrats. Republicans who chair Senate and House committees responsible for overseeing the ...
Bollinger delivers 6th cutter to Coast Guard
Bollinger Shipyards, Inc. has delivered the sixth fast response cutter to the U.S. Coast Guard. Executive vice president of new construction Chris Bollinger says the 154-foot Paul Clark was delivered to the 7th Coast Guard District in Key West, Fla. It will be stationed at Miami, where the Coast Guard ...
Robins AFB holds annual memorial garden ceremony
Just before Memorial Day, airmen and civilian workers at Robins Air Force Base are remembering co-workers who have died in the past year. The middle Georgia military base was holding its annual memorial ceremony Thursday at Camellia Gardens, where plaques outside the entrance bear the names of 1,896 airmen and ...
2 dozen Ky. museums take part in Blue Star program
Two dozen Kentucky museums and other attractions are offering free admission to active-duty military personnel and their families starting Monday and continuing through Labor Day. They're among more than 2,000 locations opening their doors at no charge to military personnel and up to five family members. The "Blue Star Museums" ...
Cheatham, Robertson veterans have clinic Friday
State and local veterans affairs officials are hosting a one-stop clinic for Robertson County and Cheatham County military veterans on Friday. Representatives from more than 40 federal, state and local agencies will be present to offer claims guidance, health and wellness resources, educational programs as well as housing and jobs ...
Coast Guard urges safe boating in Virginia
The Coast Guard and Virginia Marine Police are getting the word out on safe boating ahead of the Memorial Day holiday weekend. The groups plan to discuss boating safety Friday at Admiral's Landing in Portsmouth. The Coast Guard says the number of deaths from boating accidents in Virginia fell to ...
Military gets free admission to OH amusement park
Current and former members of the U.S. military will get free admission to Kings Island amusement park in southwest Ohio over Memorial Day weekend. The park says a valid military ID must be presented at the Kings Island ticket window to take advantage of the free admission offer which runs ...
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