U.S. soldier charged with plotting to attack own unit

A U.S. soldier is accused of helping plan a deadly ambush on his own Army unit. Federal prosecutors say he was motivated by hate. David Martin reports.

• Jun 22, 2020
• 1:14

Army chaplain who died in Korean prison returns home after 70 years

Kapaun was awarded a Medal of Honor and could become a Catholic Saint.

• Sep 29, 2021

At least 12 U.S. troops killed in Kabul attack

In a Pentagon briefing Thursday afternoon, General Kenneth F. McKenzie Jr. of U.S. Central Command said at least 12 American service members were killed and 15 wounded when suicide bombers, believed to be ISIS fighters, attacked outside the airport in Kabul, Afghanistan. Watch his statement.

• Aug 26, 2021
• 5:01

Missing WWII veteran’s dog tag discovered

For almost 80 years, Harlan Melinsky’s family lived with uncertainty after the WWII soldier went missing during battle in Itri, Italy. But Melinsky’s dog tag was recently discovered near his last reported sighting, finally giving Melinsky’s family a sense of closure. John Lauritsen reports.

• Jul 3, 2021
• 2:37

Report: Stolen military firearms used in violent crimes

An investigation by The Associated Press says that stolen military firearms have been resurfacing in our streets and used for violent crimes. AP reporter Kristin Hall joins CBSN to discuss her report.

• Jun 16, 2021
• 5:41

Biden awards Medal of Honor to Korean War hero

President Biden has awarded the nation's highest military award, the Medal of Honor, to retired Colonel Ralph Puckett Jr., a U.S. Army Ranger who displayed "extraordinary heroism and selflessness" as a young soldier in battle during the Korean War. Watch a portion of the ceremony.

• May 21, 2021
• 4:04

Eye Opener

Conflicting accounts and new controversy over the deaths of four U.S. soldiers in Niger. Also, the hunt for a possible serial killer in Florida. All that and all that matters in today's Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds. Get the Eye Opener delivered straight to your inbox.

• Oct 21, 2017
• 2:05

Controversy over fallen soldiers

There's growing pressure on the Trump administration for answers about the deaths of four U.S. Army soldiers in Niger. The way President Trump has responded to questions about how he deals with grieving military families has also touched off a feud with a Democratic congresswoman and the media. Errol Barnett reports.

• Oct 21, 2017
• 3:02

Inside Afghanistan as U.S. prepares for troop withdrawal

CBS News got rare access to the Afghan military as its soldiers prepare to fight the Taliban on their own.

• Apr 28, 2021

White Army officer seen on video threatening Black man is charged

Protesters turned up at Jonathan Pentland's South Carolina home. He was charged with third-degree assault.

• Apr 15, 2021

Black Army lieutenant sues over traffic stop

Army Second Lieutenant Caron Nazario is seeking $1 million in damages in a lawsuit against police officers Joe Gutierrez and Daniel Crocker, saying his First and Fourth Amendment rights were violated during a Virginia traffic stop in which police drew their guns and pepper-sprayed him. Timothy Bella, deputy editor for the Washington Post's Morning Mix, joins CBSN to discuss the lawsuit and how recently passed criminal justice reform laws might affect the officers.

• Apr 14, 2021
• 5:40

Virginia cop who pepper-sprayed Black Army lieutenant is fired

Police officers in Virginia held an Army officer at gunpoint, handcuffed him and doused him with pepper spray — all during an illegal traffic stop.

• Apr 12, 2021

The U.S. Army is changing its policy on soldiers who are breast-feeding mothers

The U.S. Army is changing its policy on soldiers who are breast-feeding mothers. Now, commanders must allow time and designate a place for mothers to pump breast milk. This change shows how breast-feeding is slowly gaining more acceptance. Contessa Brewer reports.

• Oct 10, 2015
• 2:18

Capt. Kristen Griest and 1st Lt. Shaye Haver became the first two women to graduate from the U.S. Army's grueling Ranger School

Capt. Kristen Griest and 1st Lt. Shaye Haver became the first two women to graduate from the U.S. Army's grueling Ranger School. Griest and Haver spoke at press conference Thursday about their achievement. CBS News correspondent David Martin reports.

• Aug 20, 2015
• 2:00

The Armed Services are under orders to open up all combat jobs to women by the end of this year

The female soldiers are making history as the first women to graduate from the grueling Army Ranger School. The Army has not yet released their names. The Armed Services are under orders to open up all combat jobs to women by the end of this year. David Martin reports on the trailblazing achievement.

• Aug 18, 2015
• 2:28

Bowe Bergdahl is expected to face charges from the U.S. Army for desertion and "misbehavior before the enemy"

Bowe Bergdahl is expected to face charges from the U.S. Army for desertion and "misbehavior before the enemy."

• Mar 25, 2015
• 5:01

Bradley Cooper and Sienna Miller talk about their roles in the Oscar-nominated film, "American Sniper," and how they developed a true appreciation for soldiers and military families

Bradley Cooper and Sienna Miller talk about their roles in the Oscar-nominated film, "American Sniper," and how they developed a true appreciation for soldiers and military families.

• Jan 15, 2015
• 1:13

Winter storms delay COVID-19 vaccinations

Over 56 million people in the U.S. have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, but millions more need to be administered in order for the nation to achieve herd immunity. Meanwhile, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention expects severe weather to continue to cause widespread delays in vaccine shipments over the next few days. "CBS This Morning" lead national correspondent David Begnaud reports on one California hospital that has vaccinated over 90% of its employees, and Dr. Susannah Hills, a pediatric airway surgeon and an assistant professor at New York-Presbyterian/Columbia University, joined CBSN to discuss the latest on the pandemic.

• Feb 18, 2021
• 13:59

11 soldiers sick after drinking antifreeze chemical, Army says

Two of the soldiers were in critical condition, and all 11 were receiving medical care at an Army hospital, the Army said.

• Jan 30, 2021

Fort Bliss officials give update on 11 injured soldiers

Officials at Fort Bliss provided an update Friday on the condition of 11 soldiers who fell ill on Thursday. A spokesperson said a preliminary investigation found the soldiers fell ill after ingesting ethylene glycol, the primary chemical found in antifreeze. Watch the remarks here.

• Jan 29, 2021
• 16:06

Army updates grooming standards to foster inclusion and diversity

Under updated requirements, short ponytails will be allowed, and phrases with racist connotations will be removed from regulations.

• Jan 27, 2021

14 fired or suspended following probe into Fort Hood soldier's death

Firings and suspensions were announced following an investigation into a culture of discrimination, harassment and assault at Fort Hood.

• Dec 9, 2020

"Totally unacceptable": Army secretary condemns command climate

The "CBS Evening News'' spoke with Secretary of the Army Ryan McCarthy in an exclusive interview Monday.

• Dec 8, 2020

Vanessa Guillén's sisters on Fort Hood investigation

The family of murdered Army Specialist Vanessa Guillén commended the Army for punishing 14 leaders at Fort Hood, but pleaded for Congress to pass legislation that addresses how the military responds to sexual assault and harassment. The family's attorney and Guillén's sisters spoke to the media on Tuesday. Watch their remarks.

• Dec 8, 2020
• 10:57

Army announces findings of Fort Hood probe

Secretary of the Army Ryan McCarthy announced 14 leaders are being fired or suspended as a result of the investigation into the culture at Fort Hood, following the murder of 20-year-old soldier Vanessa Guillén earlier this year. Watch his remarks at a Pentagon briefing.

• Dec 8, 2020
• 7:30

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