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Military Sex Abuse Has Long-Term Impact For Vets

12:59 PM, May 20, 2013

The Department of Veterans Affairs' accounting shows a heavy financial and emotional cost that affects several generations of veterans and lasts long after a victim leaves the service.

Military Bowl Moving From DC To Annapolis

10:33 AM, May 20, 2013

The DC Bowl Committee and Events DC announced Monday that this year's game will be moved from RFK Stadium in Washington to the venue that is home to the U.S. Naval Academy Midshipmen.

Iran Says Producing New Air Defense Missile

8:25 AM, May 20, 2013

The Monday report by state TV quotes Defense Minister Gen. Ahmad Vahidi as saying the new system is capable of operating at night.

1 Sailor Dead, 5 Injured In Training Accident

12:21 PM, May 17, 2013

Lt. David Lloyd, a spokesman for the Naval Special Warfare Group Two in Virginia Beach, Va., said the six sailors were riding in a Humvee as part of a convoy on the post when the accident occurred Wednesday night about 9:30 p.m. EDT.

Head of Fort Campbell Harassment Program Arrested

7:22 PM, May 16, 2013

Lt. Col. Darin Haas was charged with stalking and violating a protection order against his ex-wife.

Veterans Group Plans Visit To Fort Wayne Clinic

1:56 PM, May 16, 2013

The American Legion is taking a new look at the quality of health care provided at the Department of Veterans Affairs clinic in Fort Wayne where inpatient care was suspended last year.

Blasts Kills 2 NATO Troops, 4 Civilian Contractors

7:40 AM, May 16, 2013

A suicide car bomber attacked a NATO convoy in the Afghan capital on Thursday, killing two troops and four civilian contractors, the international military coalition confirmed.

Lawyer Demands Removal Of Leesburg Confederate Statue

7:47 PM, May 15, 2013

John Flannery says memorial to Confederate dead is a symbol of racism that has no place in front a courthouse that is supposed to be color-blind.

VA Requiring Employees To Work Overtime

2:17 PM, May 15, 2013

The Department of Veterans Affairs says more than 10,000 workers who handle disability claims will be required to work at least 20 hours of overtime each month

WUSA 9 Team Runs In The Capital Challenge

10:00 AM, May 15, 2013

The Capital Challenge is an annual race that benefits the Wounded Warrior Project. 

US Army General Facing Sex Charges Back In Court

5:59 AM, May 15, 2013

A court martial for Brig. Gen. Jeffrey Sinclair is set to begin June 25 on charges that include forcible sodomy, indecent acts, violating orders and adultery.

Sergeant Probed for Prostitution Ring

9:23 PM, May 14, 2013

A sergeant in charge of sexual assault prevention at Ft. Hood is under investigation for sexual assault, the Pentagon announced Tuesday night.

HERO CENTRAL: Companions For Heroes Saves Two Lives At Once

12:09 PM, May 13, 2013

Four years ago, a non-profit organization was established to help save lives of those suffering from PTSD and shelter pets in need of a permanent home.

Top Dem Calls For Public Testimony On Benghazi

10:40 AM, May 13, 2013

The top Democrat on a House panel says the authors of the independent investigation into the deadly assault in Benghazi, Libya, should testify at a hearing, not in a private deposition.

Roadside Bomb Kills 10 Civilians On Afghan Bus

6:39 AM, May 13, 2013

Afghan officials say a roadside bomb has hit a bus and killed 10 civilians, mostly women and children, in the south of the country.

Prince Harry Visits Arlington National Cemetery

9:37 AM, May 10, 2013

Prince Harry helped lay a wreath at Section 60, where service members killed in Iraq and Afghanistan are buried.

Surgeon: Stonewall Jackson Death Likely Pneumonia

9:05 AM, May 10, 2013

Scholars have long questioned whether it was an infection or pneumonia that killed Jackson

Date Set For Air Force Officer Trial On Sex Charge

5:39 PM, May 9, 2013

A trail date has been set for Lt. Col. Jeffrey Krusinski, charged with sexual battery. 

Lawmakers, White House Discuss Sexual Assault In The Military

12:42 PM, May 9, 2013

A bipartisan group of lawmakers aiming to combat sexual assault in the military says the White House is fully supportive of its efforts.

3 Relieved Of Command In Marine Training Accident

11:29 AM, May 9, 2013

Three Marine Corps officers at North Carolina's Camp Lejeune have been relieved of their command nearly two months after a training accident that killed seven Marines in Nevada.

Army Major, Wife Plead Not Guilty To Child Abuse

10:59 AM, May 9, 2013

A New Jersey Army major and his wife have pleaded not guilty to abusing their foster children.

Military Pharmacy Gives Heart Med Instead Of Vitamin

6:10 PM, May 8, 2013

Atropine dispensed at Walter Reed could have killed Virginia woman.

Parking Deck Collapse At Westfield Montgomery Mall In Md. Kills 1

One worker died but the second worker was trapped for about four hours before he was freed and flown to a hospital.

6:15 AM, May 24, 2013

Raphael Chad Mwilima and Daquan Marquis Douglas charged for the murder of Michael Nolan Brown

Two suspects have been arrested in connection to the murder of 23-year-old Michael Nolan Brown. 

9:05 PM, May 23, 2013

Claude Alexander Allen Accused of Using Hatchet In Homicide in Gaithersburg

Police called to investigate a burglary in Gaithersburg have discovered the scene of a gruesome homicide.

4:10 PM, May 24, 2013

MetroHotCars.com Not Getting Any Love From Metro

While Metro is working on the tracks this weekend, their lawyers may be working on putting one light-hearted critic on blast. 

10:22 PM, May 24, 2013

Alexandria's Mayor Pleads For Patience As Shooting Outrage Grows

Mayor Bill Euille knew victim Julian Dawkins, shot by an Arlington Sheriff's Deputy, says he's confident police are doing their job investigating the homicide.

8:46 PM, May 24, 2013

Motorcyclist Struck And Killed Near Lincoln Memorial

The accident occurred at the intersection of 23rd Street and Constitution Avenue NW.

12:59 PM, May 25, 2013

Jenelle's Journey: From Tragedy To Advocacy

One local woman's push to get certain vehicles off the road.

10:20 PM, May 24, 2013

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