Jul 02 Navy SEAL Gallagher cleared of most charges By Julie Watson, Associated Press Special Operations Chief Edward Gallagher was cleared of all charges except for posing for photos with the dead body of the captive in a verdict that is a major blow to military prosecutors. Continue reading
Jun 25 WATCH: Trump presents the Medal of Honor to Iraq war veteran By Associated Press Former Army Staff Sgt. David G. Bellavia is the first living Iraq veteran to receive the Medal of Honor. Continue reading
Jun 24 O'Rourke proposes a tax to fund veterans' health care costs By Associated Press The presidential candidate is proposing creating a health care fund that would be paid for using a "war tax."… Continue reading
Jun 19 Mine used in Japanese tanker attack resembles Iranian mines By Jon Gambrell, Associated Press The U.S. Navy explosives expert said the mines appeared similar but stopped short of directly blaming Tehran for the assault. Continue reading
Jun 17 Trial of Navy SEAL charged with war crimes set to begin By Julie Watson, Associated Press Edward Gallagher has pleaded not guilty to premeditated murder in the killing of an Islamic State prisoner and attempted murder in the shootings of two civilians in Iraq. Continue reading
May 27 Watch 9:50 Why many combat veterans are still suffering, years after the fight ended On average, 20 U.S. military veterans daily die by suicide, and suicides among active duty personnel are increasing. A number of treatments for veterans with depression and post-traumatic stress disorder exist, but they have drawbacks. Special correspondent Mike Cerre looks… Continue watching
May 20 Trump warns Iran not to threaten U.S. or it will face its 'end' By Jon Gambrell, Associated Press Trump's tweet comes after days of heightened tension between the U.S. and Iran. Continue reading
May 19 Rocket attack hits near U.S. Embassy in Baghdad's Green Zone By Qassim Abdul-Zahra, Bassem Mroue, Associated Press A rocket crashed Sunday night in the Iraqi capital’s heavily fortified Green Zone, landing less than a mile from the sprawling U.S. Embassy, an Iraqi military spokesman said. Continue reading
May 15 Watch 4:36 News Wrap: Amid tensions with Iran, U.S. orders non-essential staff out of Iraq In our news wrap Wednesday, tensions between the U.S. and Iran have prompted new diplomatic and military moves. The State Department ordered non-essential government staff out of neighboring Iraq, where Germany and the Netherlands also halted military training missions. Meanwhile,… Continue watching
May 13 Watch 4:30 News Wrap: After oil tankers damaged in Persian Gulf, Trump warns Iran In our news wrap Monday, three oil tankers were reportedly sabotaged in the Persian Gulf, with suspicions that Iran may have been involved. In response, President Trump said of Iran, “We’ll see what happens.....it would be a very bad mistake… Continue watching