US leaves Bagram Airfield in Afghanistan after nearly 20 years
The U.S. has left Bagram Airfield, the military epicenter of the war against the Taliban and hunting down the al-Qaida perpetrators of 9/11.
The U.S. has left Bagram Airfield, the military epicenter of the war against the Taliban and hunting down the al-Qaida perpetrators of 9/11.
Glendale PD: No explosive device found following reports of threat at Luke Air Force Base
According to Glendale Police, a driver drove up to the south gate at the military base and said he thought someone had placed an explosive device on his vehicle.
According to Glendale Police, a driver drove up to the south gate at the military base and said he thought someone had placed an explosive device on his vehicle.
Military sexual assault prosecution changes backed by Biden
President Biden is backing a major change to the military justice system that would remove decisions on prosecuting sex assault cases from commanders.
President Biden is backing a major change to the military justice system that would remove decisions on prosecuting sex assault cases from commanders.
Air Force plans aircraft changes for Arizona, Nevada bases
Under realignment plans, units operating A-10 Thunderbolt II attack jets and HH-60 Pave Hawk rescue helicopters would be transferred to Davis-Monthan.
Under realignment plans, units operating A-10 Thunderbolt II attack jets and HH-60 Pave Hawk rescue helicopters would be transferred to Davis-Monthan.
More than 68% of active US military receive COVID-19 vaccine, DOD says
The Department of Defense announced more than 68% of active-duty military service members have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine — an “amazing feat,” according to Max Rose, the senior adviser to the secretary of defense.
The Department of Defense announced more than 68% of active-duty military service members have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine — an “amazing feat,” according to Max Rose, the senior adviser to the secretary of defense.
Annapolis police ID Naval Academy Midshipman candidate's mother who was allegedly killed by stray bullet
Annapolis police are investigating after a woman was struck and killed by a stray bullet while on a hotel patio on West Street.
Annapolis police are investigating after a woman was struck and killed by a stray bullet while on a hotel patio on West Street.
UAP report: Some aerial objects ‘appear to demonstrate advanced technology’
The U.S. government has released a report detailing everything it knows about UFOs, or as the Pentagon refers to the mysterious aerial sightings, “UAP.”
The U.S. government has released a report detailing everything it knows about UFOs, or as the Pentagon refers to the mysterious aerial sightings, “UAP.”
Nearly 650 US troops to remain in Afghanistan, officials say
U.S. officials tell The Associated Press that about 650 U.S. troops are expected to be kept in Afghanistan to provide security for the American diplomatic presence after the Pentagon completes its military withdrawal, which is set to be largely done in the next two weeks.
U.S. officials tell The Associated Press that about 650 U.S. troops are expected to be kept in Afghanistan to provide security for the American diplomatic presence after the Pentagon completes its military withdrawal, which is set to be largely done in the next two weeks.
Gen. Mark Milley: ‘I want to understand White rage’
Gen. Mark Milley, who testified at a Wednesday congressional hearing, defended the military's approach to addressing racism and extremism within its ranks, saying that service members should be “open minded and widely read.”
Gen. Mark Milley, who testified at a Wednesday congressional hearing, defended the military's approach to addressing racism and extremism within its ranks, saying that service members should be “open minded and widely read.”
Merle Smith, first Black graduate of Coast Guard Academy, dies of COVID complications
Merle Smith Jr., the first Black cadet to graduate from the Coast Guard Academy, has died of complications from Parkinson's disease and COVID-19. He was 76. Smith commanded patrol boats in Vietnam, taught law classes at the academy in New London and retired with the rank of commander.
Merle Smith Jr., the first Black cadet to graduate from the Coast Guard Academy, has died of complications from Parkinson's disease and COVID-19. He was 76. Smith commanded patrol boats in Vietnam, taught law classes at the academy in New London and retired with the rank of commander.
Navy tests newest carrier with giant explosion off Florida coast
The U.S. Navy’s newest and biggest aircraft carrier was put to the test last week with an offshore explosion so strong that it registered as an earthquake.
The U.S. Navy’s newest and biggest aircraft carrier was put to the test last week with an offshore explosion so strong that it registered as an earthquake.
Phoenix area high school student honored for telling stories of veterans
On June 18, veterans from all over the Valley gathered to support the people who support them, at an award ceremony put on by the Veterans Hall of Fame Society.
On June 18, veterans from all over the Valley gathered to support the people who support them, at an award ceremony put on by the Veterans Hall of Fame Society.
House votes to repeal 2002 military force authorization in Iraq
The repeal legislation was passed overwhelmingly by a vote of 268-161. Forty-nine Republicans voted for the bill. Only one Democrat, Rep. Elaine Luria of Virginia, voted against it.
The repeal legislation was passed overwhelmingly by a vote of 268-161. Forty-nine Republicans voted for the bill. Only one Democrat, Rep. Elaine Luria of Virginia, voted against it.
Nearly 2K military guns stolen, some used for violent crimes
An Associated Press investigation has found that at least 1,900 U.S. military firearms were lost or stolen over the last decade.
An Associated Press investigation has found that at least 1,900 U.S. military firearms were lost or stolen over the last decade.
Teen mows veterans’ lawns to honor late grandfather: ‘He taught me’
Fourteen-year-old Nathan Adams lost his grandfather, Fred, to cancer. Nathan channeled his grief into action, cutting grass for veterans in Fred’s honor.
Fourteen-year-old Nathan Adams lost his grandfather, Fred, to cancer. Nathan channeled his grief into action, cutting grass for veterans in Fred’s honor.
Joint Base San Antonio Lackland lifts lockdown after active shooter report
Military officials are looking for evidence after receiving a report that two gunmen opened fire outside Joint Base San Antonio Lackland Wednesday.
Military officials are looking for evidence after receiving a report that two gunmen opened fire outside Joint Base San Antonio Lackland Wednesday.
Mass COVID-19 vaccination sites supported by DOD pared down to 5
The Department of Defense is withdrawing from several mass COVID-19 vaccination centers where it was providing operational support, leaving personnel at only five as vaccination rates slow in many areas.
The Department of Defense is withdrawing from several mass COVID-19 vaccination centers where it was providing operational support, leaving personnel at only five as vaccination rates slow in many areas.
14 National Guard soldiers hurt in Virginia when military bus overturns
More than a dozen National Guard members were injured when a military bus transporting 25 soldiers overturned in Central Virginia, according to police.
More than a dozen National Guard members were injured when a military bus transporting 25 soldiers overturned in Central Virginia, according to police.
Marine recruit dies in ‘The Crucible’ training, prompts investigation
Military officials said Pfc. Dalton Beals, 19, died during the final challenge in his training, and an investigation is now underway.
Military officials said Pfc. Dalton Beals, 19, died during the final challenge in his training, and an investigation is now underway.
U.S. Navy denies Bucs rookie Cameron Kinley’s request to delay service
Kinley graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy two weeks ago. He was president of his graduating class and the first athlete to have that title since 1991.
Kinley graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy two weeks ago. He was president of his graduating class and the first athlete to have that title since 1991.