WIBW - Military - Headlines http://www.wibw.com/home/military/headlines RSS Feed for WIBW - Military - Headlines en-us Thu, 23 May 2013 04:20:43 GMT Vets Welcomed Home From Honor Flight In Wamego http://www.wibw.com/home/military/headlines/Vets-Welcomed-Home-From-Honor-Flight-In-Wamego-208602861.html It was a heartfelt "Welcome Home!" in Wamego Wednesday night as a group of local veterans returned from a trip to Washington, D.C. that is designed to honor our nation's heroes. New Commander At Helm Of Fort Riley & Army's Oldest Division http://www.wibw.com/home/military/headlines/New-Commander-At-Helm-Of-Fort-Riley--Armys-Oldest-Division-208562341.html A new commander has taken charge of Fort Riley and the 1st Infantry Division, overseeing thousands of troops and employees here in northeast Kansas and in the Army's most storied division. McConnell Selected For New Air Force Tanker Base http://www.wibw.com/home/military/headlines/McConnell-Selected-For-New-Air-Force-Tanker-Base-208483961.html Wichita's McConnell Air Force Base has been selected to be the main operating base for the Air Force's new KC-46A air refueling tanker. Fort Riley Soldier Dies During High Speed Police Chase http://www.wibw.com/home/military/headlines/Fort-Riley-Soldeir-Dies-During-High-Speed-Police-Chase--208167941.html Officials with the Kansas Highway Patrol say it is unclear why a Fort Riley soldier was fleeing from troopers on Interstate 70, leading to a crash that claimed his life. Short Range Missiles Launched By North Korea http://www.wibw.com/home/military/headlines/Short-Range-Missiles-Launched-By-North-Korea-208028411.html North Korea launched three short-range guided missiles into the sea off the Korean Peninsula's east coast Saturday, South Korea's semi-official news agency Yonhap cited the South Korean Defense Ministry as saying. K-State Student Graduates On Anniversary Of Father's Death In Afghanistan http://www.wibw.com/home/military/headlines/K-State-Student-Graduates-On-Anniversary-Of-Fathers-Death-In-Afghanistan-208019601.html More than 3,300 Kansas State University students celebrated their graduation this weekend, looking back at their time spent at K-State and ahead at their future. One graduate received her diploma with very mixed emotions. Fort Riley To Furlough 2,400 Civilian Workers http://www.wibw.com/home/military/headlines/Fort-Riley-To-Furlough-2400-Civilian-Workers-207902521.html Some 2,400 civilian employees at Fort Riley will be docked 11 days of pay due to federal furloughs that are going to be implemented on the installation. Fort Campbell Sex Abuse Response Chief Arrested In Domestic Dispute http://www.wibw.com/home/military/headlines/Fort-Campbell-Sex-Abuse-Response-Chief-Arrested-In-Domestic-dispute-207821031.html Lt. Col. Darin Haas turned himself in to police late Wednesday on charges of violating an order of protection and stalking. Kansan Killed In Afghanistan http://www.wibw.com/home/military/headlines/Former-Kansas-Killed-In-Afghanistan-207880291.html Sgt. 1st Class Trenton L. Rhea, from the northwest Kansas town of Oakley, dies Tuesday in Afghanistan. Army Downsizing & Budget Cuts Discussed In Manhattan http://www.wibw.com/home/military/headlines/Army-Downsixing-Sequestration-Budget-Cuts-Discussed-In-Manhattan-207646181.html Members of the Manhattan business community were given an update Wednesday on some big changes coming to the Army and Fort Riley in the midst of budget reductions and downsizing. Officials revealed how the changes will impact the area.