Special Forces staff sgt. dies in Afghanistan

Some military barracks ‘chronically neglected’ due to $285 billion in maintenance backlogs, GAO finds

A GAO report found that the department underperforms in funding maintenance needs as recommended by its Facilities Sustainment Model.
US Army to end experimental drone battalion in Europe

After Exercise Saber Junction in August and September, the battalion will return to its airborne infantry mission.
Thousands of soldiers now roam Washington’s streets. They seldom stop crime.

Statistics show that National Guard troops deployed to D.C. have been mentioned in 1.3% of criminal cases, with dozens of cases listing them as victims.
Hundreds of US military family members trapped at camp facing closure, group says

Family members of U.S. troops and veterans are stranded at a camp in Qatar that the U.S. is planning to close Sept. 30, an aid organization said.