April 25, 2013 in The Dickinson Press
After four years of intensive training, Jacques Oestreich of Dickinson is counting the days until graduation from the United States Military Academy at West Point. Continue Reading
January 25, 2013 in The Dickinson Press
RALEIGH, N.C. Former U.S. Army Capt. Linda L. Bray says her male superiors were incredulous upon hearing she had ably led a platoon of military police officers through a firefight during the 1989 invasion of Panama. Continue Reading
March 23, 2012 in Grand Forks Herald
It is still not known if the soldier accused of killing 17 Afghans was ever diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder but even if he had been, that alone would not have prevented him from being sent back to war.
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March 19, 2012 in Grand Forks Herald
Lawyer John Henry Browne said he met for more than three hours with Robert Bales, a 10-year Army veteran who is being held in an isolated cell at the military prison. Continue Reading
February 13, 2012 in Grand Forks Herald
About 20 U.S. lawmakers have written to military officials inquiring about a Sept. 18, 2011, incident which has revived a debate over whether Army medevac helicopters should have their own guns. Continue Reading
January 27, 2012 in Grand Forks Herald
The U.S. Army will end the helicopter training UND has provided for ROTC cadets since the 1980s, it announced Friday. A statement released by the Army’s Cadet Command said it no longer had the money for the training. Continue Reading
January 25, 2012 in Grand Forks Herald
The U.S. Army plans to slash the number of combat brigades from 45 to as low as 32, and broadly restructure its fighting force to save money and cut the size of the service by about 80,000 soldiers, according to U.S. officials familiar with the plans.
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December 22, 2011 in Grand Forks Herald
The volunteer rifle squad at Fort Snelling National Cemetery has provided military honors at almost 60,000 burials. But now, it’s in danger of losing its guns because the Army wants them back. Continue Reading
December 22, 2011 in Grand Forks Herald
Christmas arrived early for 4-year-old Owen Henry on Thursday when his father, a soldier in the Army, paid a surprise visit during a meeting with Santa Claus. Continue Reading
December 21, 2011 in West Central Tribune
WOOD LAKE One of the most important battlefield sites from the 1862 US Dakota Conflict is being protected as Minnesota prepares to observe the 150th anniversary of the war. Continue Reading
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