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How a Nazi trial ended the just-following-orders defense for US troops
After Nuremberg, U.S. military policy stated troops have a duty to disobey orders “a man of ordinary sense and understanding would know to be illegal."
By Richard Sisk
Some military commissaries limit meat purchases as possible shortages loom
U.S. supply chain problems have prompted limits on fresh meat purchases in commissaries
By Karen Jowers
National Guard COVID-19 update: Troop level at more than 46,500, 86 percent on Title 32 orders
Every state, three territories and Washington D.C. have activated Army and Air National Guard personnel to assist in efforts to combat the spread of COVID-19.
By Howard Altman
Navy COVID-19 cases pass 2,000 as military cases continue to rise
The military is on track to surpass 5,000 cases overall in the next few days.
Michigan copies GI Bill benefits for civilians as calls increase for expanding the program beyond the military
The idea is to support medical workers and other coronavirus responders with a program similar to the Defense Department's higher education offerings.
More aid sought for military families stranded by new defense travel rules
The group wants new financial help for families left with two housing payments because of the travel restrictions.
Disabled vets have one day left to register for coronavirus stimulus checks
The IRS set a May 5 deadline for disabled veterans with dependents to register for the extra payouts.
Best pics of the week: May 3, 2020
Air Force and Navy flight demonstration teams honor front-line responders to the coronavirus pandemic, and more of the best photos from around the military.
ISIS extremists step up attacks as Iraq, Syria grapple with virus
The renewed mayhem is a sign that the militant group is taking advantage of governments absorbed in tackling the coronavirus pandemic and the ensuing slide into economic chaos.
Watch Blue Angels, Thunderbirds fly over Baltimore, DC and Atlanta in salute to frontline COVID-19 responders
The joint effort from the Navy and the Air Force is part of multiple flyovers across the nation called America Strong — a “collaborative salute” to honor healthcare workers, first responders, and other essential workers as they combat COVID-19.
By Howard Altman
Thank you, homefront heroes
I believe we are living in a moment where the superb teamwork and sacrifice displayed by the soldiers, sailors and airmen of the Doolittle Raid is paralleled by the heroic efforts of our medical community fighting the coronavirus.
By David Goldfein