By Debbie Gregory. Col. Eugene Caughey, currently assigned to Air Force Space Command at Peterson Air Force Base, has been charged with rape, assault and adultery, dating back to 2013, according to court documents. Caughey is accused of raping a woman at Schriever Air Force Base in Colorado, in late 2014 or early 2015 while […]
By Debbie Gregory. Following credible threats against him by followers of the Islamic State, Special Forces soldier and UFC fighter Tim Kennedy responded with four words: “Let those cowards come.” Kennedy served in 7th Special Forces Group, and is now a sergeant first class with the Texas National Guard. Threats are nothing new to Kennedy. […]
By Debbie Gregory. The killing of two Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) hackers is raising new questions about whether the Pentagon is targeting the group’s tech-savvy members. In August, a U.S. drone strike killed ISIS hacker Junaid Hussain, who was tied to a number of hacking incidents over the past few years. Hussain […]
By Debbie Gregory. As his SEAL Team Six unit raided a Taliban hide-out where an American doctor was being held hostage, Chief Special Warfare Operator Edward Byers displayed actions that have earned him the Medal of Honor. Tragically, one member of the team was killed. Byers will be the first sailor in a decade to receive the award. […]
By Debbie Gregory. The Defense Department will review more than 1,100 medals issued since the 9/11 terror attacks for possible upgrade to the Medal of Honor, the country’s highest award issued for valor in combat The decision follows a review of the entire military awards process that was started by then-Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel in […]
By Debbie Gregory. The U.S. has won battles, destroyed targets, and saved towns from ISIS, but we might not be winning a war that carries with it a massive price tag. The air war against the Islamic State group has cost the American taxpayer $5.5 billion, roughly $11.2 million per day. This is a $2 […]
By Debbie Gregory. The Great Green Fleet (GGF) is a Department of the Navy initiative that demonstrates the sea service’s efforts to transform its energy use. Carrier Strike Group 3 and its flagship, the nuclear-powered supercarrier USS John C. Stennis, are the first vessels to deploy using alternative fuels. Named after President Theodore Roosevelt’s Great […]
By Debbie Gregory. Practicing transcendental meditation may help active-duty soldiers significantly reduce symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder, a new study funded by the David Lynch Foundation’s Operation Warrior Wellness suggests. By reducing the symptoms, soldiers also can reduce their need for medications, the researchers say. The study looked at 74 active-duty service members with PTSD […]
By Debbie Gregory. Allegations of misconduct have been levied against Col. Christopher Vanek, the former commander of the 75th Ranger Regiment. Vanek received a general officer letter of reprimand, which can often be a career killer, for allegations that were outlined in an Army Regulation 15-6 investigation. Vanek, now the assistant chief of staff for U.S. […]
We’re all constantly on the go, and taking a break for a family vacation is a great way to spend quality time together. For the families of those who serve, past and present, taking a vacation together is even more precious. It’s challenging to be a part of a military family and find time for military […]
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