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Mother of detained US soldier claims he was 'lured' to Russia by girlfriend: 'Told him not to go'

“I told him not to go. I was more worried about him going to Russia than I was when he was in Iraq and Afghanistan," his distraught mother said.

Russian court says US soldier charged with theft causing 'significant' damage

US soldier Gordon Black, who has been detained in the Russian city of Vladivostok until July 2, has been charged with theft causing significant damage, a Russian court said.

US soldier arrested in Russia told local girlfriend he supported Trump, repeated Kremlin line on 'aggressive' NATO, videos show

WASHINGTON – An American soldier jailed in Russia last week empathized with Russia's view of the war in Ukraine and repeated Moscow's talking points decrying NATO in videos posted to...

US soldier detained in Russia after accusation of stealing

The unnamed soldier traveled to Russia on his own account, not official business, and had been stationed in South Korea, according to NBC News, which first reported on the detention.

Soldier in Brazil hammers through roof to save baby from flood: Video

Deadly flooding filling up homes in southern Brazil chased families to the roofs and attics to wait and hope for rescue. Roofs are now the only islands in a muddy sea.

US Army sergeant, his jailed brother charged in failed murder-for-hire plot arranged from behind bars

A US Army sergeant and his brother have been arrested in a failed murder-for-hire plot to kill four people, including two children, that was orchestrated behind bars at a Connecticut...

Prince Harry slammed for wearing four medals while honoring US servicewoman from his California mansion

The Duke of Sussex, who served in the UK armed forces for 10 years, appeared via Zoom on Thursday to present the award to US combat medic, Sergeant First Class...

Pat Tillman's mother wants 'accountability' for General over cover-up

Nearly 20 years after Pat Tillman was killed by friendly fire in Afghanistan, his mother has not given up the fight for accountability for the cover-up.

Remains of Brooklyn airman shot down in Europe during WWII will finally return to family after 80 years

"To think that 80 years later he's going to come home and he's going to get the honor he deserves it brings tears to my eyes,” LaPorta said.

Ex-Army financial counselor admits to defrauding grieving Gold Star families in life insurance scheme

New Jersey resident Caz Craffy, 41, pleaded guilty after defrauding grieving army families out of millions of dollars.

Trump's immunity claim would place troops in legal jeopardy if they abide unlawful orders, ex-officials warn

Troops could be placed in the precarious position of having to say no to the commander-in-chief or break the law should the Supreme Court grant former President Donald Trump's motion...

Army probes Special Forces soldier appearing to wear Nazi symbol in social media post: 'Clear violation of our values'

The Totenkopf logo was confirmed to once be the “unofficial” emblem of the 3rd Special Forces Group but was “banned in 2022 by 3rd Special Forces Group leadership when it...

Rep. Jim Banks questions West Point dropping ‘Duty, Honor, Country’ from mission statement

The US Military Academy said it would replace the phrase with "Army Values."

West Point accused of 'going woke' after suddenly dropping 'Duty, Honor, Country' from mission statement

Critics say the change is the US military and West Point’s latest move to push "woke" policies.

'Gucci Goddess' con artist admits stealing $108M from US Army to buy luxury homes and cars

The fraudster had purchased 31 different real estate properties in Colorado, Maryland, New Mexico, Texas, and Washington by siphoning money from the US government.

Maine Army reservist who killed 18 people received glowing reviews from superiors

An Army reservist responsible for the deadliest shooting in Maine history received a glowing review from his superiors even as some of his family members were growing increasingly worried about...

Army slashes thousands of empty jobs amid recruitment struggles

Officials are not expected to ask any soldiers to leave, but rather slash “spaces” not “faces.”

 This military special ops unit is so classified, even its name is a secret — and getting into it is absolute hell

A new memoir, "The Unit: My Life Fighting Terrorists as One of America's Most Secret Military Operatives," gives reader an inside look.

Families of 5 Marines killed in helicopter crash blast tragedy as latest example of unnecessary military deaths: ‘Wake the f––k up’

Family members of the Marines killed in a helicopter accident this week said their kins' deaths are the latest example of fatal and unnecessary accidents plaguing the military.