Coast Guard must rebuild public trust after sex assault scandal to improve recruiting, congressman says

The Coast Guard must prove service members were held accountable for the sexual assault cover-up at its academy if leaders want to rebuild public trust and overcome recruiting shortfalls, Mississippi Rep. Bennie Thompson told the service’s commandant.

3 Army brigades tapped for fall rotations in Europe, South Korea and CENTCOM

Troops from Fort Bliss, Joint Base Lewis-McChord and Fort Drum will deploy to Europe, South Korea and the Middle East in the fall as part of regular troop rotations.

Fort Wainwright soldier killed at base entrance by woman accused of driving drunk

Pfc. Arturo Alejandro Gomez, 29, was killed by a woman believed to be driving drunk after she crashed her vehicle into the security gate at the base and struck him.

Tuesday Sunset Parade at Marine Corps Memorial

Marines from Marine Barracks Washington performed Tuesday in a sunset parade at the Marine Corps Memorial in Arlington, Va.

US airman from Aviano Air Base in Italy reported missing

A search is underway for a missing American airman after he didn’t show up for work at Aviano Air Base on Tuesday, according to officials.

Medical issue prompts transfer of USS Cole commander to aircraft carrier in Middle East

The commanding officer of a Navy destroyer in the Middle East was transferred earlier this week to the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt for undisclosed medical reasons, according to the service.

Balloons carrying trash from North Korea fall inside US Army base in Seoul

Balloons carrying trash from North Korea fell Wednesday on the South Korean presidential compound and Yongsan Garrison in Seoul.

Colonel at Eglin fired before turning over command, service officials confirm

Col. Jeremiah Hammill was relieved July 15 as commander of the 96th Test Wing Civil Engineer Group at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., due to a loss in confidence in his ability to lead the unit.

Anti-base groups plan to protest Osprey flights, alleged sexual assaults on Okinawa

Three groups opposed to the U.S. military presence on Okinawa plan a gathering next month to protest Osprey flights over the island and recent sexual assault charges against U.S. service members.

An Alaska veteran is finally getting his benefits — 78 years after the 103-year-old was discharged

A 103-year-old World War II veteran who’s been paying his medical bills out-of-pocket is finally getting his veterans benefits from the U.S. government after 78 years.