Bringing Home Military War Dogs A Priority For Nonprofit GroupAn effort is underway to bring home some of the most dedicated heroes in the U.S. military.
American Jews, Other 'lone Soldiers' Serve IsraelThe two Americans killed in fighting in the Gaza Strip followed in the footsteps of scores of Jews from around the world who have volunteered to fight for Israel.
Baltimore Soldier Claims Bowe Bergdahl Is A Traitor And A DeserterThere's growing anger over the controversial exchange of an American prisoner of war in Afghanistan for five Taliban militants. The harshest criticism is coming from fellow soldiers who served alongside the man they call a deserter.
Local Md. Ukrainians Fear Armed Russian Invasion Could Lead To WarThe Maryland Ukrainian community is watching the escalating turmoil in their country, as President Obama fires a warning shot at the Russian government.
Landmark White House Peace Vigil Dismantled AgainFor the second time in less than six weeks, a landmark anti-war vigil has been removed from in front of the White House.
Md. Congressman Weighs In On Conflict In SyriaTalk of military action in Syria has sparked reaction from across the U.S. In Maryland, Congressman Dutch Ruppersberger weighs in.
Vietnam Memorial Seeks Pictures Of D.C. VeteransThe Vietnam Veterans Memorial is collecting photographs of veterans named on the memorial wall, but organizers say they are coming up short on pictures of District of Columbia veterans.
Lawyer: Bradley Manning Wanted To Enlighten US About WarSitting almost motionless, Pfc. Bradley Manning listened to his attorney argue that the soldier was young and naive and only wanted to enlighten the public about the bitter reality of America's wars when he gave a massive amount of classified material to WikiLeaks.
Body Found In D.C. River Identified As Iraq Veteran From Md.A body found in the Anacostia River has been identified as an Iraq war veteran from Prince George's County.
Pentagon: Budget Crisis Could Hurt War EffortThe Afghan war effort eventually would be harmed by across-the-board budget cuts, even as the Obama administration intends to shield the military's combat mission from the reductions, the Pentagon's No. 2 official said Friday.
Civil War Banjo Conference At Antietam In Md. A weekend conference at the Antietam National Battlefield is exploring the link between the banjo and the Civil War.
Park Service Touts Summertime Civil War Events The National Park Service says a remembrance of the Battle of Antietam will top a series of summertime events in Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia marking the 150th anniversary of the Civil War.
Hearing Health FoundationMany veterans returning from war have injuries that aren’t visible, including hearing loss, and it can affect the rest of their lives. For more information on hearing loss, follow the link.
Wounded Vets Face Red Tape, Confusion Severely wounded service members are sometimes facing more red tape and confusion as a result of reforms meant to streamline military health care.