Military

BAGHDAD — Multiple rockets hit an Iraqi air base just north of the capital Baghdad Sunday, wounding two Iraqi security forces, an Iraqi military commander said. In comments to Iraq’s official news agency, Maj. Gen. Diaa Mohsen, commander of the Balad airbase, said at least two rockets exploded inside the base, which houses U.S. trainers. …

Rockets Hit Iraqi Air Base, 2 Security Forces Wounded Read More »

The day before Commissioning Week starts, midshipmen will rush an obelisk, hoping to capture the cover on top of it. The Herndon Climb is back. The Class of 2024 will have its Herndon Climb on Saturday, May 22, the weekend before graduation, Superintendent Vice Adm. Sean Buck said in a letter to parents of midshipmen. …

Naval Academy Class of 2024 to Have Herndon Climb Livestreamed Read More »

MINNEAPOLIS — Two National Guardsmen suffered minor injuries early Sunday when they were fired upon as they provided neighborhood security in Minneapolis following the police killing of a 20-year-old Black man in a nearby suburb, authorities said. The Minnesota Guard said the men were hurt when several shots came from a light-colored SUV around 4:19 …

Shots Fired at National Guardsmen Patrolling in Minneapolis Read More »

CANBERRA, Australia (AP) – Australia’s government on Monday reversed a decision to strip soldiers of unit citations due to war crime allegations in Afghanistan and announced an inquiry into suicides among veterans and serving members of the military. Australian Defense Chief Angus Campbell had decided to take citations from more than 3,000 special forces troops …

Australia reverses decision to withhold medals from veterans Read More »