Military

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — The Navy has put the $2.6 billion submarine named North Dakota through tests to determine its seaworthiness and capabilities, ahead of its Oct. 25 commissioning.

CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. (AP) — A Marine who mysteriously disappeared in Iraq 10 years ago is due in military court after an investigation into whether he deserted his unit.

Luke Bryan has promised to honor the troops in a big way. The singer, with help from a big beer company, will offer some very lucky servicemen and women an all-expense-paid trip to Chicago for one of his jaw-dropping concerts.

Bike Night on July 30 will feature something a little different, and it's all being done for an incredibly worthy cause. Come out to Hooters of Bismarck for a bikini bike wash!

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota National Guard soldiers who spent nearly a year helping protect the air space in the Washington, D.C., area have been honored for their service.

Lots of people make sure to take time and thank members of the military for their service, but there's at least one person out there who wants none of that.

WASHINGTON (AP) — A senior defense official says Bowe Bergdahl, the Army sergeant who spent nearly five years as a Taliban captive in Afghanistan, has been returned to regular Army duty.

Governor Jack Dalrymple and First Lady Betsy made an appearance today at the Chamber of Commerce in Bismarck for the annual Brats for the Brave cookout. This is an annual event made possible by the Chamber and many local businesses in the Bismarck-Mandan area to show the communities appreciation for services and sacrifice made by these men and women in North Dakota...

The Fourth of July might just be Dierks Bentley's favorite holiday. The 'Drunk on a Plane' singer says that with a good part of his life spent traveling the winding roads of the United States, he's become quite a fan of his great country -- and he loves showing off his national pride.

MINOT, N.D. (AP) — Minot Air Force Base will be getting about one-third of the 1,100 additional personnel the Air Force is dedicating to its nuclear mission.