Palin’s book tour hits NC’s Fort Bragg as Army concerned about anti-Obama politicsmore images Hundreds line up, some camp out as Palin book tour hits NC’s Fort Bragg for low-key eventSarah Palin asked not give speech or photos during book signing event at Fort Bragg, NCFatal blast at NC’s Fort Bragg kills civilian; details sketchy as investigation continues
Civilian killed in blast at NC Army post FORT BRAGG, N.C. — Fort Bragg officials say a civilian killed in an explosion at the North Carolina Army post was scavenging for scrap metal when he stepped on a round and it exploded. Officials ID soldier killed when helicopter crashed aboard Navy ship during training off Va.
Victim identified in helicopter crash on Navy ship Blue whale washes ashore in Northern California; scientists suspect it was hit by shipSAN FRANCISCO — A 70-foot, female blue whale that officials believe was struck by a ship has washed ashore on the Northern California coast in what scientists are calling a rare occurrence. First court-martial in death of Fort Bragg paratrooper to begin; 3 have taken plea dealsFORT BRAGG, N.C. — A court-martial is scheduled to begin for one of seven Fort Bragg paratroopers accused of accidentally killing a fellow soldier more than a year ago. AP Exclusive: Army report says lack of standards leads to inconsistent discipline for woundedFORT BRAGG, N.C. — Soldiers recovering in special Army medical units have faced inconsistent discipline because the military hasn’t adopted standards for how they and their commanders should act, according to a military review. Fort Bragg paratroopers focus on police work as they deploy on mission to train Afghan copsFORT BRAGG, N.C. — For months, Capt. Michael Trujillo has prepared for the hardest mission of his Army career by studying a former New York prosecutor’s war against the mob. 82nd Commander: Patience, diplomacy key as paratroopers train and mentor Afghan Army soldiersFORT BRAGG, N.C. — Col. Brian Drinkwine and his paratroopers had one duty on previous deployments to Afghanistan: security. Protect civilians from the bad guys. Later this year, they’ll have to learn the language, immerse themselves in the culture and gain the trust of locals so they can train the Afghan Army to do it. |