Army researchers develop injectable cyanide antidote
Cyanide is used in a variety of manufacturing processes, but it is highly toxic and a potential chemical warfare agent.
By Todd South
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DC military-air traffic control hotline hasn’t worked for over 3 years
The FAA confirmed the agency didn’t know the hotline hadn’t been working since March 2022 until after the latest near miss at Reagan National Airport.
Judge warns about use of embarrassing sex terms in Marine’s murder trial of Green Beret
Military judge to decide if statements discussing sexually embarrassing acts can be shared with jury.
By Todd South
This proposal would increase troops’ life insurance max to $500,000
The extra $100,000 proposed would reflect inflation levels, lawmakers say.
By Karen Jowers
JBSA-Lackland lifts lockdown after gunfire reported; investigation underway
Investigators were trying to determine whether the gunfire report was true or a false alarm, the 802nd Security Forces Squadron commander said.
Former Arizona National Guard leader jumps into US Senate race
Retired Maj. Gen. Michael “Mick” McGuire, an Air Force Academy graduate, is the second major Republican looking to unseat Democrat Mark Kelly.
Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam lifts lockdown following bomb threat; investigation ongoing
Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, is investigating a bomb threat that prompted the base to lock down for hours.
Navy says no to NFL hopeful’s request to postpone service, pursue Buccaneers roster spot
Requests were approved for four other 2021 graduates of different service academies.
By J.D. Simkins
Another official resigns over censored Memorial Day speech
Cindy Suchan, chair of the Memorial Day parade committee and president of the Hudson American Legion Auxiliary, stepped down nearly a week after the ceremony.
How big can the Veterans Affairs budget grow?
The White House wants $270 billion for the department next year, an increase of about 10 percent.
Senators want better coordination between Guard and Capitol police, but no QRF for Congress
House lawmakers are pushing for $200 million to set up a Guard quick reaction force to help with future congressional events.
US pullout from Afghanistan half done, but questions remain
CENTCOM commander, Marine Gen. Frank McKenzie, told reporters Monday that the withdrawal from Afghanistan is on pace and “continuing very smoothly.”
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press and Robert Burns, The Associated Press