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Volodymyr Zhukovskyy speaks with defense attorney Steve Mirkin at Coos County Superior Court, in Lancaster, N.H., Monday, July 25, 2022.

Trucker in ‘Jarheads’ crash who faces deportation wants license back

A jury found him not guilty of multiple manslaughter and negligent homicide counts stemming from the June 21, 2019, collision that killed seven bikers.

By Kathy McCormack, The Associated Press

18 months ago

Sailor earns heroism award for actions during LGBTQ nightclub shooting

Five people were killed and another 18 were injured at the Club Q nightclub shooting on Nov. 19, 2022.

By Diana Stancy

22 months ago

Thousands of motorcyclists ride in honor of 7 Marine Jarheads bikers killed

More than 3,000 bikers, some from as far away as California and Florida, participated in the 90-mile tribute trip from Laconia, New Hampshire, to the somber crash site in Randolph.

6 years ago

Judge bars Trump from using $2.5B in military funding to build border wall

A federal judge on Friday prohibited President Donald Trump from tapping $2.5 billion in military funding to build high-priority segments of his prized border wall in California, Arizona and New Mexico.

6 years ago

Company involved with fatal Marine JarHeads biker crash has history of violations

The company that employed a Ukrainian-born truck driver whose collision with Marine veteran motorcyclists and their spouses left seven dead has a history of violations including mechanical problems and drug-related infractions.

6 years ago

Driver with record charged with 7 homicides in crash with Marine JarHeads motorcycle club

The driver of a pickup truck in a fiery collision on a rural New Hampshire highway that killed seven motorcyclists was charged Monday with seven counts of negligent homicide.

6 years ago

7 bikers connected to Marine JarHeads motorcycle club die in crash with pickup truck

The crash in remote northern New Hampshire involved members of Marine JarHeads MC, a motorcycle club that includes Marines and their spouses, authorities said.

6 years ago

Judge rejects Congress’ challenge of border wall funding

A federal judge on Monday denied a House request to prevent President Donald Trump from tapping Defense Department money for his proposed border wall with Mexico, saying Congress lacked authority to sue.

By Elliot Spagat, The Associated Press

6 years ago

Let’s start our own defense company: PODCAST

Defense Nerds podcast for May 6: Feres doctrine, Yemen war veto, sonobuoys, clapping for Mike Pence.

By Leo Shane III and Joe Gould

6 years ago

‘Controlling danger’ — here’s why vets love motorcycles

The motorcycle community is a vibrant, welcoming group that shares a mutual love of bikes. It has been especially hospitable to veterans seeking healthy outlets to combat PTSD or other mental health symptoms related to their time in the military.

By Joshua Axelrod

6 years ago

How Russian motorcycle gangs, fake news and cyberattacks could threaten NATO, and how US forces can help

Hypothetical: A Russian motorcycle gang rolls up to an Estonian border outpost and begins to harass the guards. Are they a drunken band of miscreants, or state-sponsored interlopers?

By Kyle Rempfer

6 years ago

UK-based airman dies in off-base motorcycle accident

Airman 1st Class Michael Mahony died of his injuries on Christmas.

By Meghann Myers

7 years ago