Ash Carter, defense chief who opened combat to women, dies
October 25, 2022 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — Former Defense Secretary Ash Carter, who opened combat jobs to women and ended a ban on transgender people serving in the military, has died at age 68.
Dempsey back as USA Basketball chair; Bird, Durant on board
October 26, 2021 GMTCOLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — Retired Gen. Martin Dempsey was reelected chairperson of USA Basketball on Monday, while five-time Olympic gold medalist Sue Bird and three-time gold medalist Kevin Durant were among those added to the federation’s board of directors.
Marijuana found at North Dakota nuclear launch facility
October 23, 2019 GMTBISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Marijuana was found at a Minot Air Force Base nuclear missile facility in central North Dakota, the military reported Wednesday...
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