The Front Lines

Where is Maj. Paul Wellborne?

Here are recent headlines about the military in Kansas:Fort Riley ¢ 1st Infantry Division[(AP) Pentagon Can't Find Major Named in Suit:][1] Military officials are investigating an Army specialist's allegations that he was harassed for being an atheist but said Saturday they have found no trace ...

Fort Riley defendant in religious freedom suit

Here are recent headlines about the military in Kansas:Fort Riley ¢ 1st Infantry Division[(AP) Faith -- Defense Department named in suit over religion freedom:][1] A soldier whose superior prevented him from holding a meeting for atheists and other non-Christians is suing the Defense ...

Military bloggers go to the White House

You might've read that on Friday, [President Bush met with a group of military bloggers at the White House.][1]In the group: "John," aka "The Armorer," one of the authors of [Argghhh!!! The Home of Two of Jonah's Military Guys][2] - so named because they sometimes offer military information to ...

Expert: ‘An argument between us and the insurgents’

Here are recent headlines about the military in Kansas:Fort Leavenworth[(USA Today) An Army colonel's gamble pays off in Iraq:][1] The Army is training its officers to be more collaborative with non-military types and to be able to work with relief groups and local reporters, says Col. Steve ...

At Fort Riley, informing loved ones of loss

Here are recent headlines about the military in Kansas:Fort Riley ¢ 1st Infantry Division[(Salina Journal) Delivering death messages difficult:][1] Deb Shelkey, a civilian employee in Fort Riley's Casualty Office, said that in each case, the officer recites the same message that begins: "The ...

Washington Post: Fort Riley’s neighbors wrestle with the war

Today, [The Washington Post][1] visits the communties surrounding Fort Riley to find out what residents there think of this week's testomony by **Gen. David Petraeus** on the Iraq War."Within range of the sprawling headquarters of the 1st Infantry Division at Fort Riley, a place where Capitol ...