Iran’s navy fires on, seizes foreign cargo ship; US dispatches warship

Iranian patrol boats in the Strait of Hormuz fired Tuesday on a cargo ship flying the flag of a U.S.-protected island nation and seized control of the vessel, the Pentagon said.

Lawmakers: If grouse joins endangered list, military readiness suffers

The U.S. military has warned that training and operations at some bases in western states might be hamstrung if the greater sage-grouse, known for its distinctive strut, officially becomes an endangered species this fall.

Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl, 'a case nobody wants to see go to trial'

Every year since America's current overseas wars began 14 years ago, hundreds of Army soldiers have abandoned their units — almost 6,000 since 2001. More than 5,000 have been convicted of desertion or being absent without leave, and most were thrown out of the Army. Yet few of those soldiers end up with the type of sentence confronting Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl.

Conference: 'Licensing barriers' keep veterans out of civilian job markets

Troops coming back from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan are facing the same problem skilled veterans have grappled with for decades: What they learn in the military often isn’t recognized in the civilian world.

Baltimore on edge: National Guardsmen take up positions

National Guardsmen took up positions across the city and hundreds of volunteers swept broken glass and other debris from the streets Tuesday, the morning after riots erupted following the funeral of a black man who died in police custody.

Baltimore riot toll: 200 arrests, 144 car fires, 15 buildings burned

Naval Academy midshipmen, caught in Baltimore protests, direct families to safety

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Official 2014 military pay tables

CO removed from USS Lake Erie for poor command climate

The Navy has relieved the commander of a guided-missile cruiser after an investigation into poor command climate on the ship.
Justices appear deeply divided as they grapple with same-sex marriage issue

The Supreme Court appeared both cautious and deeply divided Tuesday as they grappled with whether they should force states to recognize same-sex marriages, with justices expressing both doubts about whether the laws banning those unions are justified and reluctance to upset such a long-established social institution.
As post-quake searches continue in Nepal, shortages hamper recovery

Police, soldiers and a Chinese rescue team searched for signs of another body as construction equipment dug deep into the wreckage of the Budget Hotel in Kathmandu on Tuesday, three days after Nepal’s massive earthquake.
Prospects fading for ‘NBC Nightly News’ anchor Brian Williams’ return
CIA manager who had been removed from his job is back
Obama, Abe declare progress, but no breakthrough, on trade
Justice Kennedy’s long road from Sacramento to landmark gay marriage case
Nepal’s government ill-equipped to handle earthquake tragedy
For African migrants used to danger, Islamic State poses new threat
House panel moves to block A-10 from planned retirement

Texas residents raise conspiracy fears as military officials press on with Jade Helm exercise

On a map released by the U.S. Army Special Operations Command to show the fictitious battlefield of the Jade Helm 15 training exercise, Texas is labeled as "hostile" territory. On Monday, Lt. Col. Mark Lastoria found out why.
Univ. of Florida frat closed over veteran-abuse accusations

The University of Florida closed a fraternity Tuesday after allegations that its members hurled drunken insults and spat at a group of disabled military veterans at a Panama City Beach resort.
Obama nominates No. 2 at Coast Guard to run TSA
Baltimore riot toll: 200 arrests, 144 car fires, 15 buildings burned
Justices appear deeply divided as they grapple with same-sex marriage issue
Justice Kennedy’s long road from Sacramento to landmark gay marriage case
Coast Guard identifies victims of weekend boating disaster
Navy officer drowns during Oahu biathlon

Saudi Arabia foils US Embassy attack, arrests 93 suspects

Saudi Arabia on Tuesday announced the arrest of 93 suspects with ties to the Islamic State group who it says were planning multi-pronged attacks on the U.S. Embassy, security forces and residential compounds where foreigners live.
Iraqi Kurds arrest alleged Islamic State cell behind US mission attack

Kurdish authorities announced Tuesday the arrest of an alleged Islamic State group cell that they said was responsible for the deadly bomb attack two weeks ago next to the U.S. consulate in northern Iraq.
Al-Qaida’s Nusra advances in northern Syria, capturing another government base
UN: More than 300,000 driven from homes in Yemen's conflict

Gamble to take command of 21st Theater Sustainment

Gamble will replace Maj. Gen. John R. O’Connor, who has commanded the unit since June 2013.
Finnish navy drops depth charges onto suspected submarine

The Finnish navy has been chasing "an underwater object" which it has failed to identify, forcing it to drop depth charges to warn the intruder it had been detected, officials said Tuesday.
UK man accused of killing US soldier with bomb in Iraq
Ukraine says rebels firing rocket launchers again

As post-quake searches continue in Nepal, shortages hamper recovery

Police, soldiers and a Chinese rescue team searched for signs of another body as construction equipment dug deep into the wreckage of the Budget Hotel in Kathmandu on Tuesday, three days after Nepal’s massive earthquake.
Nepal’s government ill-equipped to handle earthquake tragedy

As the death toll from Nepal’s massive earthquake passed 4,200 on Monday, it was not just drinking water, hospital beds, gasoline, electricity and sanitary facilities that were in short supply.
Golf course debate reflects Vietnam army's capitalist streak
Korea to replace some barbed wire fence after residents complain it's ugly

Hawaii Marine commander relieved of duties

Lawmakers: If grouse joins endangered species list, military readiness would suffer

Gamble to take command of 21st Theater Sustainment

Conference: 'Licensing barriers' keep skilled veterans out of civilian job markets

Iran’s navy fires on, seizes foreign cargo ship; US dispatches warship

Overseas benefits elusive for same-sex military couples

OPINION

Treating the ‘moral injuries’ of returning troops

When the Greek playwright Sophocles came home from war, in 5th century B.C., trust and betrayal must have been on his mind. He wrote “Philoctetes,” about a wounded Greek warrior abandoned by Odysseus on the way to Troy.

‘Avengers: Age of Ultron’ director Whedon works hard to make it look easy

Titles keep piling up for 77-year old weightlifter

Most athletes — even the elite variety — eventually have to give up their sports. The legs can no longer generate speed, the arms lose tone and strength … the mind is willing but the body isn’t able. Then there’s Tom Walters, who one can view as either the exception to the rule or the exception that proves the rule.