http://www.wvec.com/news/military RSS Feed for WVEC - News - Military en-us Wed, 19 Jun 2013 23:12:27 GMT 2013-06-19T23:12:27Z en-us http://www.wvec.com/news/military/Navy-identifies-2-sailors-charged-in-diver-deaths-212237471.html Senior Chief Petty Officer James Burger and Chief Warrant Officer 3 Mark Smith were named during an Article 32 investigation hearing at Naval Station Norfolk on Wednesday. Wed, 19 Jun 2013 23:12:27 GMT http://www.wvec.com/news/military/Navy-identifies-2-sailors-charged-in-diver-deaths-212237471.html 2013-06-19T23:12:27Z http://www.wvec.com/news/military/Article-32-hearing-on-deaths-of-Beach-based-Navy-divers-212111251.html Two members of a Navy dive unit are facing involuntary manslaughter and dereliction-of-duty charges in the drowning deaths of two divers at Aberdeen Proving Ground near Baltimore. Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:21:02 GMT http://www.wvec.com/news/military/Article-32-hearing-on-deaths-of-Beach-based-Navy-divers-212111251.html 2013-06-19T10:21:02Z http://www.wvec.com/news/military/Weekend-car-shows-benefit-Vetshouse-211951231.html Bryant and Stratton College's Student Veterans Association and the Custom Classic Corvette Club have shows on June 22. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:00:52 GMT http://www.wvec.com/news/military/Weekend-car-shows-benefit-Vetshouse-211951231.html 2013-06-18T17:00:52Z http://www.wvec.com/news/military/Military-plans-would-put-women-in-most-combat-jobs-211946291.html The Army will develop standards by July 2015 to allow women to train and potentially serve as Rangers, and qualified women could begin training as Navy SEALs by March 2016 if senior leaders agree. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 23:04:44 GMT http://www.wvec.com/news/military/Military-plans-would-put-women-in-most-combat-jobs-211946291.html 2013-06-18T23:04:44Z http://www.wvec.com/news/military/Military-plans-would-put-women-in-most-combat-jobs-211858291.html They call for requiring women and men to meet the same physical and mental standards to quality for certain infantry, armor, commando and other front-line positions across the Army, Navy, Air Force and Marines. Mon, 17 Jun 2013 19:16:40 GMT http://www.wvec.com/news/military/Military-plans-would-put-women-in-most-combat-jobs-211858291.html 2013-06-17T19:16:40Z http://www.wvec.com/news/military/Group-that-helps-homeless-veterans-honors-its-graduates-211841701.html It will be a Stars and Stripes Affair for Vetshouse, a group that helps homeless veterans in Hampton Roads. Mon, 17 Jun 2013 22:01:00 GMT http://www.wvec.com/news/military/Group-that-helps-homeless-veterans-honors-its-graduates-211841701.html 2013-06-17T22:01:00Z http://www.wvec.com/news/military/182422001.html Mon, 17 Jun 2013 15:08:03 GMT http://www.wvec.com/news/military/182422001.html 2013-06-17T15:08:03Z http://www.wvec.com/news/military/USS-Bainbridge-deploys--211587601.html The ship is deploying to the European and African theaters as part of extensive effort to deter piracy on the high seas, secure maritime lines of communication, and ensure the oceans remain open and safe for commercial shipping traffic. Sat, 15 Jun 2013 16:09:33 GMT http://www.wvec.com/news/military/USS-Bainbridge-deploys--211587601.html 2013-06-15T16:09:33Z http://www.wvec.com/news/military/USS-Bainbridge-deploys-211575511.html The crew will be on patrol, looking to stop piracy in the 5th and 6th Fleet areas. Fri, 14 Jun 2013 22:01:00 GMT http://www.wvec.com/news/military/USS-Bainbridge-deploys-211575511.html 2013-06-14T22:01:00Z http://www.wvec.com/news/military/Navy-Secretary-Mabus-calls-for-less-variety-in-camouflage-uniforms--211424311.html Navy Secretary Ray Mabus would like to see the number of different camouflage uniforms in the military come down. Thu, 13 Jun 2013 17:58:45 GMT http://www.wvec.com/news/military/Navy-Secretary-Mabus-calls-for-less-variety-in-camouflage-uniforms--211424311.html 2013-06-13T17:58:45Z