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The U.S. Capitol building as seen in Washington on Sept. 15, 2020. The Senate on Friday, Jan. 1, 2021, overrode Trump’s veto of the 2021 National Defense Authorization Act by a vote of 81-13.<br>Carlos Bongioanni/Stars and Stripes

Senate passes bill targeting hate crimes against Asian Americans

The Senate on Thursday approved a bill designed to make it easier for law enforcement to investigate hate crimes against Asian Americans, which have surged amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Akayed Ullah was convicted of terrorism charges on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018, for setting off a pipe bomb in New York City's busiest subway station at rush hour on Dec. 11, 2017.<br>New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission Akayed Ullah was convicted of terrorism charges on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018, for setting off a pipe bomb in New York City's busiest subway station at rush hour on Dec. 11, 2017.<br>New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission
Manhattan subway bomber sentenced to life in prison for 2017 attack inspired by ISIS
Colorado shooting suspect Ahmad Al Aliwi Alissa.<br>Boulder Police Department / AP Colorado shooting suspect Ahmad Al Aliwi Alissa.<br>Boulder Police Department / AP
Colo. shooting suspect had 10 high-capacity magazines; 40 more felony charges added
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marine corps

Pfc. Marvin Earl James Jr., 24, a transmission systems operator with 3rd Marine Division at Camp Courtney, pleaded guilty to forcible indecency and interfering with the public duties of police, during his first appearance at Naha District Court, Wednesday, April 21, 2021.<br>Matthew M. Burke/Stars and Stripes
Pfc. Marvin Earl James Jr., 24, a transmission systems operator with 3rd Marine Division at Camp Courtney, pleaded guilty to forcible indecency and interfering with the public duties of police, during his first appearance at Naha District Court, Wednesday, April 21, 2021.<br>Matthew M. Burke/Stars and Stripes

Marine in court admits to sexual assault on Okinawa; judge delays case

A Marine accused of sexually assaulting a woman in a Naha parking lot and then shoving a police officer pleaded guilty Wednesday during his first appearance in Naha District Court.

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air force

Maj. Gen. William Cooley speaks in April 2019 at the National Museum of the United States Air Force, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. Cooley, the former head of the Air Force Research Laboratory, will be the first Air Force general officer to face court-martial on a sexual assault charge, officials said.<br>Wesley Farnsworth/U.S. Air Force
Maj. Gen. William Cooley speaks in April 2019 at the National Museum of the United States Air Force, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. Cooley, the former head of the Air Force Research Laboratory, will be the first Air Force general officer to face court-martial on a sexual assault charge, officials said.<br>Wesley Farnsworth/U.S. Air Force

Sexual assault charge prompts Air Force to court-martial a general for the first time

Former Air Force Research Laboratory commander Maj. Gen. William Cooley is accused of making unwanted sexual advances by kissing and touching a civilian woman during an off-duty incident in Albuquerque, N.M.

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army

Backed by other family members and attorney Natalie Khawam, right, Spc. Vanessa Guillen's sister Lupe speaks at a news conference marking the first anniversary of the Fort Hood soldier's killing, April 22, 2021, at the Navy Memorial in Washington, D.C.<br>Joe Gromelski/Stars and Stripes
Backed by other family members and attorney Natalie Khawam, right, Spc. Vanessa Guillen's sister Lupe speaks at a news conference marking the first anniversary of the Fort Hood soldier's killing, April 22, 2021, at the Navy Memorial in Washington, D.C.<br>Joe Gromelski/Stars and Stripes

Family of Spc. Vanessa Guillen fights for justice one year after slaying

The slaying of Spc. Vanessa Guillen sparked outcry across the country and prompted service members to share their own experiences with sexual harassment and assault.

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navy

Adm. John Aquilino, U.S. Pacific Fleet commander, speaks with 13 other leaders of navies or their representatives from allied and partner nations throughout the Indo-Pacific region on Sept. 24, 2020, at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii during a virtual key leader engagement to discuss outlooks and perspectives during the coronavirus pandemic.<br>MC2 Kenneth Rodriguez Santiago/Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet
Adm. John Aquilino, U.S. Pacific Fleet commander, speaks with 13 other leaders of navies or their representatives from allied and partner nations throughout the Indo-Pacific region on Sept. 24, 2020, at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii during a virtual key leader engagement to discuss outlooks and perspectives during the coronavirus pandemic.<br>MC2 Kenneth Rodriguez Santiago/Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet

Senate confirms Adm. Aquilino to lead Indo-Pacific Command

Adm. John Aquilino was confirmed by the Senate on Wednesday to be the next commander of Indo-Pacific Command, making him the top military officer in the strategically important region.

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coast guard

The cutter Frederick Hatch arrives at Coast Guard Sector Key West, Fla., Feb. 9, 2021.<br>Luis Hofschneider/U.S. Coast Guard
The cutter Frederick Hatch arrives at Coast Guard Sector Key West, Fla., Feb. 9, 2021.<br>Luis Hofschneider/U.S. Coast Guard

A third fast-response Coast Guard cutter heads to Guam as tensions simmer with China

The 154-foot Sentinel-class cutter Frederick Hatch is expected to arrive at the U.S. island territory in early July. It will join two similar cutters — Myrtle Hazard and Oliver Henry — that arrived there in the latter half of 2020.