Biden: US will end military combat mission in Iraq by end of year

President Joe Biden and Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi are set to announce that they’ve come to an agreement to end the U.S. military’s combat mission in Iraq by the end of the year.

VA mandates COVID-19 vaccine for medical employees, staff

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs announced on Monday it is requiring medical employees and facility staff to get vaccinated against COVID-19 amid a surge in cases and low vaccination rates.

Florida Naval station flies widow in helicopter around her husband's namesake ship for her 100th birthday

For her 100th birthday celebration, Naval Station Mayport welcomed Ima aboard her late husband's namesake ship, the USS Delbert D. Black. That's where they learned that it was her birthday wish to fly in a helicopter -- and they made that dream a reality.

Bay Area activists take fight for Cuba to Washington as Biden imposes new sanctions

Alian Collazo came to Florida on a raft from Cuba at the age of eight. On Monday, he will voyage from Largo to Washington to exercise a right family still in Cuba don't have: The right to demonstrate. He will protest on behalf of the Cuban people.

Afghans who aided US military to be evacuated to Army base in Virginia

The Biden administration says it will evacuate about 2,500 Afghans who worked for the U.S. government and their families to a military base in Virginia pending approval of their visas.

Iran-backed militia truck destroyed by US drone in Syria, officials say

Two Iraqi militia officials say a U.S. drone attack has targeted a truck for an Iran-backed militia in eastern Syria — destroying the vehicle without causing any casualties.

1st female sailor completes Navy special warfare training

For the first time, a female sailor has successfully completed the grueling 37-week training course to become a Naval Special Warfare combatant-craft crewman. Those are the boat operators that transport Navy SEALs and conduct their own missions at sea.

Biden to begin evacuating Afghans who aided US military during war

With American troops withdrawing, pressure has been mounting for the Biden administration to plan a military evacuation of Afghans who supported U.S. military operations during two decades of war in their country.

Haiti requests US to send troops: 'We need help'

Haiti has asked the United States to deploy troops to protect key infrastructure as its interim government tries to stabilize the country and pave the way for elections in the aftermath of President Jovenel Moïse’s assassination.

Haiti president assassination: US sending FBI, DHS officials

The United States will be sending senior FBI and homeland security officials to Haiti in the aftermath of the assassination of President Jovenel Moïse.

US war in Afghanistan will end August 31, Biden says

President Joe Biden on Thursday said the U.S. military mission in Afghanistan will conclude on Aug. 31.

US cut power at Afghan airfield, left at night without telling new commander

Afghan military officials say the U.S. left Afghanistan’s Bagram Airfield after nearly 20 years by slipping away in the night, without notifying the base’s new Afghan commander.

Home Depot Foundation makes big donation to help Arizona veterans facing homelessness

The Home Depot Foundation announced it has invested hundreds of thousands of dollars this year to help Arizona veterans experiencing homelessness and at-risk veterans.

Veteran, USF student receives Pat Tillman Scholarship

Joshua Burnes is the only person in Florida and one of 60 across the country to receive a Tillman Scholarship.