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Loyola reaches the final four for the first time since 1998
Scott Ratliff snared a groundball and looked diagonally down the field Saturday afternoon. Justin Ward was there, below the scoreboard that showed so little time standing between top-seeded Loyola and the final four.
Navy stars in action film 'Battleship'
The Navy is getting the opportunity to showcase its men and women in uniform in director Peter Berg's summer action movie "Battleship," which was released Friday.
NUGENT: Six rules to gain American Dream
Tens of thousands of young people will soon toss their graduation caps into the air and begin their pursuit of their own unique American Dream. That's cause for grand celebration.
Maryland lacrosse team does things the hard way
The Maryland lacrosse team was regrouping as the NCAA tournament commenced, and it was once again reminded these Terrapins would never accomplish much with ease. It just wasn't their nature.
Pentagon pushes female troops closer to battlefield
On Monday, the Pentagon opened for female troops about 14,000 support positions that previously had been withheld from them, allowing women to fill jobs below the brigade level.
Defense budget casualties light on civilian side
The Pentagon's civilian workforce, which expanded dramatically during President Obama's first three years, is not facing any significant reductions even as the Defense Department is slashing ground troops by more than 10 percent, retiring ships and combat planes, and putting off the purchases of some new weapons.
Pentagon: Women in combat units to begin May 14
The Pentagon on Thursday announced that a change in policy allowing female troops to serve in ground combat units below the brigade level will take effect May 14.
Marines discharge sergeant for Facebook posts
The Marine Corps said Wednesday it has decided to discharge a sergeant for criticizing President Barack Obama on Facebook.
Marines to discharge sergeant for dissing Obama on Facebook
A sergeant will be discharged for criticizing President Obama on Facebook in a case that called into question the Pentagon's policies about social media and its limits on the speech of active-duty military personnel, the Marine Corps said Wednesday.
U.S. commander gets no help from Pakistan in defeating insurgents
The top commander of coalition forces in Afghanistan's Helmand province said Monday that Pakistani troops have been no help in targeting insurgents hiding in safe havens in Pakistan.
Ex-national security adviser: No apologies to Israel over Iran's nuke program
President Obama's former national security adviser says the U.S. has no reason to apologize to Israel for its handling of Iran and notes the U.S. has been able to "contain" other nations that have acquired nuclear weapons.
Navy nose guard Travis Bridges stands out in spring game
Besides a few plays here and there in high school, Navy's Travis Bridges had virtually no experience on defense.
Festivities, food ... and one big curly 'W' for Nationals in home opener
The wind swirled through Nationals Park, past the red carpet stretching from dugout to Kentucky bluegrass mowed in a diamond pattern. Fireworks popped and, microphone in hand, James Brown bellowed the name of everyone from the assistant clubhouse manager to Screech, the Washington Nationals' hyperactive, eaglelike mascot.
DALY: Nationals have feel of a winner from the start
The Washington Nationals opened the home season Thursday with the usual bells and whistles. You had the Marine Corps Band in all its melodiousness. You had an American flag, bigger than a StrasBurger, unfurled in the outfield. You had a quartet of jets buzzing the ballpark. You had a volley of fireworks to finish the pregame festivities. And then, of course, you had baseball. Fifty-six-degree baseball.
Navy's Bo Snelson won't take shortcuts as captain
Brandon Turner's freshman season at Navy was five minutes from concluding. The Midshipmen were demolishing Missouri in the Texas Bowl, and Turner's day (as well as teammate Bo Snelson's) effectively would end with kickoff coverage after Navy's last touchdown.