We've seen how this ongoing pandemic has taken its toll across all walks of life and that certainly includes America's servicemen and women. As stress and pressure become daunting, military chaplains do all they can to diminish the impact.
A group known for challenging religious expression in the military has lodged a complaint with the commander of the US Army Garrison in Stuttgart, Germany, against an Air Force officer for conducting church services from his barracks balcony. The complaint letter describes the singing and Bible reading from the balcony as "hideous" and "wretched", allegedly creating a "particularly horrific, unconstitutional situation."
Seven World War II veterans, ages 96 to 100, joined President Donald Trump at a wreath-laying ceremony Friday to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the end of the war in Europe. The veterans had hoped to mark the occasion in Moscow, but that idea was dashed because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Tensions between the US and China are growing, fueled by COVID-19 and accusations of dishonesty. One result is Americans are suing Beijing, seeking to hold it accountable for the worldwide pandemic. Those efforts could backfire, however, such that China not only evades consequences but potentially benefits from the pandemic.
After nearly a month in service, the USNS Comfort is preparing to leave New York City. The floating hospital's original mission was to relieve pressure on the state's resource-strained healthcare system by treating COVID-19 negative patients to make room in hospitals for those testing positive.
An image of an asteroid that will pass by the Earth on Wednesday, appears to show it's wearing its own mask.
The top Navy officer has recommended the reinstatement of the aircraft carrier captain fired for sending a fraught email to commanders pleading for faster action to protect his crew from a coronavirus outbreak, officials familiar with the investigation said Friday.
U.S. Army chaplains produced encouraging videos and posted them to their brigade’s Facebook page, but they were removed just hours later after one group complained, arguing the posts violated religious freedom.
COVID-19 has had a detrimental effect on most areas of our society, including the US military. The impact on infected troops and their family members is only part of the story.
An investigation is underway into the high-profile firing of the USS Theodore Roosevelt's commander. It happened after Captain Brett Crozier sent a widespread email complaining to superiors about a lack of support as the coronavirus spread through his ship. As the probe continues, there is a belief that Crozier could be reinstated as the aircraft carrier's commander.