Dorothy Schmidt Cole, oldest living Marine, dies at the age of 107
Dorothy Schmidt Cole, recognized last year as the oldest living U.S. Marine, has died at age 107.
Spokesman: Arizona National Guard not sending units to Washington
In the wake of the breach of the U.S. Capitol last week, National Guards from multiple states are sending thousands of soldiers to Washington to help provide security for the inauguration.
Twice as many troops in DC for inauguration than in Afghanistan and Iraq combined
The head of the National Guard says at least 10,000 troops will be deployed in D.C. by Saturday, and an additional 5,000 could be requested from other states.
DC pizza shop takes donations to help feed National Guard members stationed at US Capitol
A D.C. area pizza shop is taking donations to help feed National Guard members stationed at the U.S. Capitol.
National Guard troops from several states sent to Washington DC to assist with inauguration security
National Guard troops from across the country are being sent to Washington D.C. to assist with security on Inauguration Day as the FBI reported that it is tracking an “extensive amount of concerning online chatter.”
Virginia National Guard says it can’t accept care packages
When photos of National Guard members sleeping on the floor of the U.S. Capitol surfaced on Wednesday, concerned Americans reportedly rushed to send them care packages.
National Guard troops sleep on Capitol floor as House nears Trump impeachment vote
The National Guard members were pictured resting on the Capitol floor, many armed, with riot shields stacked nearby. Thousands have been called in to protect the area in wake of the deadly pro-Trump riot.
Joint Chiefs of Staff send memo to military decrying pro-Trump Capitol riot, affirming Biden's victory
The military’s top leaders have issued a memo to forces decrying last week’s Capitol Hill violence and reminding service members that freedom of speech does not give anyone the right to resort to violence.
North Texas Air Force veteran seen carrying zip ties on Senate floor arrested for Capitol riot
A North Texas man was arrested after he was identified as one of the people who stormed the U.S. Capitol last week.
Famed Tuskegee Airman dies from COVID-19
One of the famed Tuskegee Airmen — the first Black pilots in the segregated U.S. military and among the most respected fighter pilots of World War II — has died from complications of the coronavirus, it was announced Friday.
Wife, daughter honored a year after husband was killed in terror attack
On Jan. 4, a Valley woman and her daughter were able to honor their loved one, Dustin Harrison, who was killed in a terror attack in Kenya a year before.
Army drill sergeant found dead in car in Texas, was shot multiple times: reports
Sgt. Jessica Mitchell's shooting death followed that of her 18-year-old brother in 2017, a report said
Polk County man to run 100 miles with 2 hatchets for wounded special operations warriors
Josh Andrews pushes himself to new limits to bring attention to his favorite charity, The Special Operations Warrior Foundation, which supports military families.
Senate overrides Trump’s veto of annual defense policy bill
In a rare New Year’s Day session, the Republican-led Senate voted to override President Donald Trump’s veto of the annual defense bill, the first of his presidency.
COVID-19 vaccine rollout to US troops overseas gets underway
Troops based in Japan, South Korea and Europe were among the first to receive the vaccine amid rising cases of the coronavirus around the world.
Army son surprises St. Pete police sergeant with holiday homecoming
Lieutenants with the St Petersburg Police Department helped to orchestrate a homecoming surprise for one of their colleagues on Christmas Eve.
Soldier charged in Rockford shooting may have PTSD, lawyer says
An attorney for a U.S. Army special forces sergeant arrested in what authorities called an apparently random shooting at an Illinois bowling alley that left three people dead told an initial hearing Monday that her client may suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder.
'I thought it wasn't real': Marine surprises family with homecoming
It was a holiday present that Monica Cabrera would treasure forever.
Valley veteran 'overwhelmed' by generous strangers after sharing his difficult journey
A Valley veteran was in a 30-day coma and woke up to eviction and his things auctioned off. He was then scammed out of $2,000 while trying to find a new home. Now a month later, it's all changed for him.
Arizona man who died in Pearl Harbor attack identified decades later
Arizona man, Carl Johnson, died at the age of 18 in the attack on Pearl Harbor. He was finally identified by the Navy decades later and his remains will be buried in Phoenix, fulfilling his parent's dream of having him home once again.