Top Air Force General Apologizes for ‘Hook-up’ Comments
Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark Welsh apologized Friday for comments he made last week that a “hook-up mentality” among America’s youth might be responsible for some sexual assaults in the military. The comments were criticized by members of Congress and victims’ advocacy groups…. Read More »
EmailFort Campbell Sexual Harassment Manager Arrested
An Army lieutenant colonel in charge of the sexual-assault prevention office at Fort Campbell, Ky., has been removed from his job after his arrest for allegations that he violated a protection order filed by his former wife. It is the third high-profile incident in 10… Read More »
Alleged American Spy Arrest in Russia Could Be Plot on TV Show
Spies in disguises, dramatic arrests, an international incident between cold war “frenemies;” if the news today of U.S. diplomat Ryan Fogle being arrested in Moscow and expelled from the country for allegedly trying to recruit a Russian to spy for the CIA sounds like a… Read More »
US Ambassador Makes Secret Crossing Into Syria to Briefly Meet With Rebels
U.S. Ambassador to Syria Robert Ford briefly crossed into northern Syria on Thursday to meet with Syrian opposition leaders. It is Ford’s first visit back to Syria since he left in February, 2012, when the U.S. embassy suspended operations in Damascus as the opposition effort… Read More »
17 Air Force Officers Have Nuke Launch Keys Revoked
An Air Force commander has temporarily stripped 17 officers of their authority to control and launch nuclear-armed Minuteman III missiles after he found their performance lacking during a recent inspection. The unprecedented move highlights the Air Force’s continuing effort to make up for missteps involving… Read More »
North Korean Missiles Moved Away From Launch Site
It looks like North Korea will not be firing its Musudan mobile missiles, after all. A potential missile launch had been expected for weeks and had drawn international concern over what was seen as the latest in a series of provocations directed at the United… Read More »
Slain US Diplomats Honored as Risk-Taking ‘Soldiers’
ABC News’ Matthew Larotonda and Lee Ferran report: WASHINGTON – Eight foreign service officials who lost their lives serving overseas with the U.S. diplomatic corps were honored today at a State Department ceremony. The men and woman, whose fields ranged from Vietnam to Afghanistan, are… Read More »
Human Trafficking Probe at Home of Saudi Diplomat
The State Department confirms that federal law enforcement officials removed two potential human-trafficking victims from the home of a Saudi Arabian diplomat in Northern Virginia on Tuesday afternoon. “The U.S. State Department is aware of this matter. Diplomatic Security is aware of the matter,” State… Read More »
Obama Administration Denies Benghazi Whistleblowers Being Kept Quiet
More than seven months after the attack Sept. 11, 2012, on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya, the Obama administration continues to defend itself against allegations from House Republicans that the administration has not fully cooperated with Congress on the investigation into the attack. On Tuesday, both… Read More »
Boston Bombing Suspects’ Mother Was Also in U.S. Terrorism Database
The name of the mother of alleged Boston bomber Tamerlan Tsarnaev was placed in a U.S. terrorism database at the same time as her son’s was in October 2011. The CIA requested that both their names be placed in the U.S. government’s terrorism database known… Read More »
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