Here's a look at the most popular stories this week on Military.com.
USS Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor Closed Indefinitely
Damage to the USS Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor in Honolulu was worse than expected and it will remain closed indefinitely, officials said.
By The Associated Press | Read more
World War II 'Jolly Rogers' Bomber Found in South Pacific
Hammered by Japanese anti-aircraft fire off the shores of New Guinea, the B-24 Liberator bomber became engulfed in flames, breaking apart in midair. The co-pilot gave one final salute before the plane plunged toward the waters of the South Pacific on March 11, 1944, as others watched in anguish from a nearby aircraft.
By Tom Avril, Philly.com | Read more
Retiring Army General Dies While on Leave, Officials Say
A U.S. Army general died while on leave in South Carolina on Sunday, and officials say his death is being investigated. Maj. Gen. Jeffrey L. Bannister was on transition leave in Lake Murray when he died, according to a news release from Shaw Air Force Base, where Bannister was assigned.
By Noah Feit, The State | Read more
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Most Read in Navy
- In US House Race, Former Navy Commander Targets Former SEAL
- 50 Years Ago, Navy Sub USS Scorpion Sank with 99 Crewmen
Most Read in Air Force
- Air Force to Get First Female Air Commando General
- Air Force Could Recall as Many as 1,000 Retirees to Active Duty
Most Read in Marine Corps
- One of the Marine Corps' Most Iconic Enlisted Leaders Just Retired
- Sewage Bacteria Found in Pendleton's Drinking Water
Most Read in Technology
- Advanced Super Hornet, F-35 Face Stealth Dilemma
- This Performance Bar Could Keep Recruits from Breaking Bones in Basic
Most Read in Gear and Fitness
- Here Are All the Features on the Air Force's New Camouflage Uniform
- Pentagon to Test Combat Rations Specially Designed for Infantry Troops
Most Read in Business
- Air Force Releases Proposal for A-10 Warthog Re-Winging Program
- VA Signs $10B Contract With Cerner for Electronic Health Care Records
Most Read in Spouse and Family
Most Read in Entertainment
- A Mullet-Wearing Marine Recruit Showed Up to Boot Camp Ready to Party
- The Worst Duty Assignments for Every Branch of the Military
Most Read in Pay and Benefits
Most Read in Veterans
- Congress Expands VA Caregiver Plan, Streamlines Non-VA Care
- Soldier’s Organs Saved Dozens. Now His Mom Honors Him on Memorial Day
-- Sean Mclain Brown can be reached at sean.brown@military.com. Follow him on Twitter at @seanmclainbrown
