How Will Budget Battle Affect the Military?

WASHINGTON — Congress faces yet another budget deadline this week, and the decisions it makes could mean fewer troops, less dwell time, more outdated equipment and plenty of frustration for military planners for years to come.

 

‘Al-Qaida Sympathizer’ Accused of NYC Bomb Plots

NEW YORK — An “al-Qaida sympathizer” accused of plotting to bomb police and post offices in New York City as well as U.S. troops returning home remained in police custody after an arraignment Sunday on numerous terrorism-related charges.

 

War-torn marriage: Family shattered by TBI, PTSD picks up pieces

CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. — The breaking point came when Sandra Rivera found their 9-year-old son backed against a wall with his arms over his face, shielding himself from her husband’s screaming.

 

Army Dropping Controversial Anti-Malaria Drug

LOS ANGELES — Almost four decades after inventing a potent anti-malarial drug, the U.S. Army has pushed it to the back of its medicine cabinet.

 

Egypt: 22 killed as thousands continue Tahrir Square protest

Egypt’s Health Ministry says 22 people have been killed since Sunday in clashes between police and protesters demanding the country’s military rulers quickly transfer power to a civilian government.

 

Pakistani Taliban, government hold initial talks

DERA ISMAIL KHAN, Pakistan (AP) — Government intermediaries have held talks with the Pakistani Taliban in recent months, exploring ways to jump-start peace negotiations, intelligence officials and a senior militant commander said.

 

Kadena airman facing court-martial in stabbing death

CAMP FOSTER, Okinawa – A Kadena airman will face court-martial on murder charges following the February stabbing death of a member of his squadron and could be sentenced to death, according to an Air Force 18th Wing announcement Monday.

 

Food stamp use at military commissaries up sharply in four years

BAUMHOLDER, Germany — Food stamp purchases at military commissaries have nearly tripled during the last four years, according to Defense Commissary Agency figures.

 

Amputee Soldier Once More Into the Breach

OPERATING BASE FRONTENAC, Afghanistan — When people ask Staff Sgt. Brian Beem why he stayed in the Army after a bomb blast took part of his right leg, he usually answers with a joke.

 

World War II veteran still swinging

It has been more than 65 years, but for 93-year-old Anthony Snetro, the image of a Japanese torpedo bomber closing in on him will never go away.