COPPERAS COVE — When Sarah Seidler graduated high school in 1984 in Ohio, she knew exactly where she would be going and what she would be doing after graduation. Read moreOhio native served 25 years as soldier and military spouse
The U.S. Army says the soldier arrested in Russia late last week is being held in a pretrial detention facility waiting for a hearing. U.S. officials say Staff Sgt. Gordon Black flew to Russia to see his girlfriend. The Army confirmed Tuesday that he did not seek clearance for the international travel and it was not authorized by the Defense Department. Under Pentagon policy, service members must get clearance for any international travel from a security manager or commander. The State Department strongly advises U.S. citizens not to go to Russia, and given the war in Ukraine and ongoing threats to the U.S. and its military, it is extremely unlikely he would have been granted approval. Read moreArrested US soldier awaiting hearing in Russia on theft charges
Oct. 7 marks 17 years of war in Afghanistan, making the war against terrorists in that nation the longest combat conflict in U.S. history. Compared to the war in Afghanistan, Vietnam comes the closest to length of combat — troops fighting an enemy and giving their lives for this nation — wit… Read moreAfghanistan: America's longest combat conflict
STUTTGART, Germany — Stuttgart’s Family and MWR warrior adventure quest program and Outdoor Rec have a new vision for cycling in the community. One that could see off-road cycle events make a return to the calendar.
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