McClatchy-Tribune Information Services|May 06, 2009
Armed Taliban insurgents seized control of the main town in Pakistan's Swat valley, sending thousands of residents fleeing in advance of a possible showdown between the Islamic militants and the army that could help decide the future of nuclear-armed Pakistan.
The Army has issued a recall of more than 30,000 helmets -- not because the helmet shells are flawed, but because it found that four screws that attach the chinstrap and related parts didn't meet Army specs.
In an effort to offer more career flexibility to its top talent, the Navy has introduced a sabbatical program that will allow Sailors to temporarily leave the Navy for up to three years while still maintaining vital benefits. The Career Intermission Pilot Program is being offered to both officer and enlisted Sailors across the fleet.
Air Force heritage walked before today's deployed servicemembers when 18 volunteer Airmen from the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing wore vintage uniforms at showcase events.
Divers from the Sitka Fire Dept. Rescue Dive Team located the body of 16 year-old Austin Kesterson near the Gustavus pier where his jeep was found abandoned in the waters of Icy Passage.