Army Times

Military officials say a soldier from North Carolina was among four who were killed in an attack in Afghanistan. Military officials say a soldier from North Carolina was among four who were killed in an attack in Afghanistan. Fri, 03 Sep 2010 20:53:09 -0400 News

FAIRBANKS, Alaska — An armed man caused portions of the Fort Wainwright Army post in Fairbanks to be locked down Friday. FAIRBANKS, Alaska — An armed man caused portions of the Fort Wainwright Army post in Fairbanks to be locked down Friday. Fri, 03 Sep 2010 20:13:55 -0400 News

Chief Master Sgt. Richard L. Etchberger, who was killed in action in 1968 in Laos, will posthumously be awarded the Medal of Honor Sept. 21, the White House announced Friday. Chief Master Sgt. Richard L. Etchberger, who was killed in action in 1968 in Laos, will posthumously be awarded the Medal of Honor Sept. 21, the White House announced Friday. Fri, 03 Sep 2010 18:24:24 -0400

LEAVENWORTH, Kan. — As major U.S. combat operations in Iraq end, some families of soldiers and Marines convicted of crimes during battle hope the nation doesn’t forget their sons. LEAVENWORTH, Kan. — As major U.S. combat operations in Iraq end, some families of soldiers and Marines convicted of crimes during battle hope the nation doesn’t forget their sons. Fri, 03 Sep 2010 18:20:29 -0400 The Associated Press News

FORT CAMPBELL, Ky. — Spc. Patricia Fowler says the Taliban got a lucky shot off, but she was glad to take the bullet. FORT CAMPBELL, Ky. — Spc. Patricia Fowler says the Taliban got a lucky shot off, but she was glad to take the bullet. Fri, 03 Sep 2010 16:06:52 -0400 The (Clarksville, Tenn.) Leaf-Chronicle

Theaters on Army and Air Force installations will not show “The Tillman Story,” according to Chris Ward, spokesman for the Army and Air Force Exchange Service, which operates the theaters. Theaters on Army and Air Force installations will not show “The Tillman Story,” according to Chris Ward, spokesman for the Army and Air Force Exchange Service, which operates the theaters. Fri, 03 Sep 2010 15:23:04 -0400 Staff writer

POHAKULOA TRAINING AREA, Hawaii — The Army reported Friday that a Big Island wildfire that started late last month along Saddle Road near the Pohakuloa Training Area is 80 percent contained. POHAKULOA TRAINING AREA, Hawaii — The Army reported Friday that a Big Island wildfire that started late last month along Saddle Road near the Pohakuloa Training Area is 80 percent contained. Fri, 03 Sep 2010 15:21:11 -0400 News

Army Col. Lawrence Sellin was fired two days after his sarcastic rant was published by the United Press International wire service. Army Col. Lawrence Sellin was fired two days after his sarcastic rant was published by the United Press International wire service. Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:04:58 -0400

FORT BRAGG, N.C. — Jay'Vair Pollard was a little more than 2 months old when he quit breathing April 15, 2009. The baby died that morning while sleeping in his mother's arms at their home on Fort Bragg. FORT BRAGG, N.C. — Jay'Vair Pollard was a little more than 2 months old when he quit breathing April 15, 2009. The baby died that morning while sleeping in his mother's arms at their home on Fort Bragg. Thu, 02 Sep 2010 11:55:11 -0400 The Fayetteville Observer

Post-9/11 GI Bill tuition and fee caps for the 2010-2011 have been released by the Veterans Affairs Department, providing key numbers that will allow the processing of payments to colleges and universities for students enrolled in the fall term. Post-9/11 GI Bill tuition and fee caps for the 2010-2011 have been released by the Veterans Affairs Department, providing key numbers that will allow the processing of payments to colleges and universities for students enrolled in the fall term. Thu, 02 Sep 2010 10:48:21 -0400 Staff writer News

ATLANTA — The federal case against a Kuwait-based food supplier accused of defrauding the U.S. government of $68 million was dealt a stinging setback after a judge moved to block the charges. ATLANTA — The federal case against a Kuwait-based food supplier accused of defrauding the U.S. government of $68 million was dealt a stinging setback after a judge moved to block the charges. Fri, 03 Sep 2010 14:13:08 -0400 The Associated Press News

The unemployment rate for Iraq- and Afghanistan-era veterans dropped sharply in August but rose for other veterans and for the general population, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The unemployment rate for Iraq- and Afghanistan-era veterans dropped sharply in August but rose for other veterans and for the general population, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Fri, 03 Sep 2010 12:11:58 -0400 Staff writer News

FORT HOOD, Texas — A Fort Hood soldier has been sentenced to life in prison over the 2009 fatal stabbing of a fellow soldier during a party at a house. FORT HOOD, Texas — A Fort Hood soldier has been sentenced to life in prison over the 2009 fatal stabbing of a fellow soldier during a party at a house. Fri, 03 Sep 2010 10:46:36 -0400 News

COMBAT OUTPOST SENJERAY, Afghanistan — U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates said Friday he saw and heard evidence that the U.S. counterinsurgency strategy is taking hold in critical Kandahar province. COMBAT OUTPOST SENJERAY, Afghanistan — U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates said Friday he saw and heard evidence that the U.S. counterinsurgency strategy is taking hold in critical Kandahar province. Fri, 03 Sep 2010 06:58:26 -0400 The Associated Press News

PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii — Don Fosburg, 84, recalled friends and family killed in World War II as he marked the 65th anniversary of the end of the conflict on Thursday. PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii — Don Fosburg, 84, recalled friends and family killed in World War II as he marked the 65th anniversary of the end of the conflict on Thursday. Fri, 03 Sep 2010 05:21:15 -0400 The Associated Press News

Veterans Affairs Department officials announced Thursday they have now fully automated Post-9/11 GI Bill claims, a process that includes calculating and paying benefits that should streamline the year-old program. Veterans Affairs Department officials announced Thursday they have now fully automated Post-9/11 GI Bill claims, a process that includes calculating and paying benefits that should streamline the year-old program. Thu, 02 Sep 2010 22:49:52 -0400 Staff writer News

DENVER — A chaplain killed in Afghanistan this week was the first Army clergyman killed in action since the Vietnam War, the military said Thursday. DENVER — A chaplain killed in Afghanistan this week was the first Army clergyman killed in action since the Vietnam War, the military said Thursday. Thu, 02 Sep 2010 21:43:43 -0400 Associated Press Writer

The Defense Department on Thursday identified two soldiers who were killed in a bomb blast in Afghanistan on Monday. The Defense Department on Thursday identified two soldiers who were killed in a bomb blast in Afghanistan on Monday. Thu, 02 Sep 2010 21:09:49 -0400 News

DENVER — The former director of construction at Fort Carson pleaded guilty Thursday to a charge that he failed to disclose nearly $3,400 in gifts from a contractor doing business with the Army. DENVER — The former director of construction at Fort Carson pleaded guilty Thursday to a charge that he failed to disclose nearly $3,400 in gifts from a contractor doing business with the Army. Thu, 02 Sep 2010 20:58:57 -0400 News

OMAHA, Neb. — A federal judge overturned Nebraska’s ban on flag mutilation Thursday, clearing the way for Kansas church protesters to continue trampling on the U.S. flag when they protest at military funerals. OMAHA, Neb. — A federal judge overturned Nebraska’s ban on flag mutilation Thursday, clearing the way for Kansas church protesters to continue trampling on the U.S. flag when they protest at military funerals. Thu, 02 Sep 2010 20:52:25 -0400 The Associated Press News