Nation’s oldest living WWII veteran, Lawrence Brooks, dies at the age of 112
Lawrence N. Brooks, the oldest World War II veteran in the U.S. — and believed to be the oldest man in the country — died on Wednesday at the age of 112.
Lawrence N. Brooks, the oldest World War II veteran in the U.S. — and believed to be the oldest man in the country — died on Wednesday at the age of 112.
Navy captain becomes first woman to command nuclear carrier in U.S. history
The USS Abraham Lincoln deployed this week from San Diego under the command of Capt. Amy Bauernschmidt, the first woman to lead a nuclear carrier in U.S. Navy history.
The USS Abraham Lincoln deployed this week from San Diego under the command of Capt. Amy Bauernschmidt, the first woman to lead a nuclear carrier in U.S. Navy history.
Navy stopped from reprimanding sailors over COVID-19 vaccine refusal
The injunction is a new challenge to Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's decision to make vaccinations mandatory for all members of the military.
The injunction is a new challenge to Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's decision to make vaccinations mandatory for all members of the military.
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin tests positive for COVID-19
"I tested positive this morning for COVID-19," he tweeted Sunday evening, adding that he was vaccinated and received his COVID-19 booster in October.
"I tested positive this morning for COVID-19," he tweeted Sunday evening, adding that he was vaccinated and received his COVID-19 booster in October.
Marine Corps removes 206 service members for refusing to get COVID-19 vaccine
Dozens of Marines have been discharged over the past week for their refusal to comply with the military’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate.
Dozens of Marines have been discharged over the past week for their refusal to comply with the military’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate.
Airman comes home to Phoenix from deployment just before the birth of his baby
An airman made it back home to Phoenix just in time for his baby boy to be born after a 6 month-long deployment in the Middle East.
An airman made it back home to Phoenix just in time for his baby boy to be born after a 6 month-long deployment in the Middle East.
Sentencing set for Arizona airman convicted in teacher’s killing
Jurors found Mark Gooch guilty of kidnapping and first-degree murder in Sasha Krause’s killing. The two didn’t know each other and lived hundreds of miles apart but shared an upbringing in the Mennonite religion. Krause committed to the church, while Gooch did not.
Jurors found Mark Gooch guilty of kidnapping and first-degree murder in Sasha Krause’s killing. The two didn’t know each other and lived hundreds of miles apart but shared an upbringing in the Mennonite religion. Krause committed to the church, while Gooch did not.
Biden signs $768B defense spending bill into law
“The Act provides vital benefits and enhances access to justice for military personnel and their families, and includes critical authorities to support our country’s national defense,” President Joe Biden said in a statement.
“The Act provides vital benefits and enhances access to justice for military personnel and their families, and includes critical authorities to support our country’s national defense,” President Joe Biden said in a statement.
Richard Marcinko, first commanding officer of Seal Team 6, dies on Christmas Day
Richard "Dick" Marcinko, who was the first commanding officer of U.S. Navy SEAL Team 6, died on Christmas evening at the age of 81, his family says.
Richard "Dick" Marcinko, who was the first commanding officer of U.S. Navy SEAL Team 6, died on Christmas evening at the age of 81, his family says.
Bidens’ new puppy joins Christmas Day calls to the troops
Commander sat between the president and the first lady Saturday inside a studio set up at the White House, resting his head on a pillow as the Bidens spoke to U.S. service members stationed around the world.
Commander sat between the president and the first lady Saturday inside a studio set up at the White House, resting his head on a pillow as the Bidens spoke to U.S. service members stationed around the world.
56 years later, Vietnam War veteran gets to thank the man who saved him
Two Marines were among many who bravely fought in the Vietnam War's first bloody battle. One was severely injured; the other saved his life. Now, more than 50 years later, the injured veteran from Ruskin finally got his chance to say 'thank you.'
Two Marines were among many who bravely fought in the Vietnam War's first bloody battle. One was severely injured; the other saved his life. Now, more than 50 years later, the injured veteran from Ruskin finally got his chance to say 'thank you.'
Pentagon aims to stop extremism among service members, issues new rules
Warning that extremism in the ranks is increasing, Pentagon officials are issuing detailed new rules prohibiting service members from actively engaging in extremist activities.
Warning that extremism in the ranks is increasing, Pentagon officials are issuing detailed new rules prohibiting service members from actively engaging in extremist activities.
Air National Guardsman returns home, surprises son at school
Master Sergeant Jaron Brown returned home from deployment with the Air National Guard and surprised his son at his school in Marlton!
Master Sergeant Jaron Brown returned home from deployment with the Air National Guard and surprised his son at his school in Marlton!
Wreaths Across America lay nearly 260,000 wreaths at Arlington National Cemetery
An annual holiday tradition is back in full swing to honor veterans.
An annual holiday tradition is back in full swing to honor veterans.
US Coast Guard offloads $236 million worth of cocaine, marijuana in South Florida
The U.S. Coast Guard offloaded 17,000 pounds of cocaine and marijuana in South Florida on Wednesday after seizing the drugs from traffickers at sea.
The U.S. Coast Guard offloaded 17,000 pounds of cocaine and marijuana in South Florida on Wednesday after seizing the drugs from traffickers at sea.
Medal of Honor: Biden awards 3 US soldiers for actions in Afghanistan, Iraq
The Medal of Honor was awarded Thursday to three Army soldiers who fought in Afghanistan and Iraq, including two who received it posthumously.
The Medal of Honor was awarded Thursday to three Army soldiers who fought in Afghanistan and Iraq, including two who received it posthumously.
Army: 98% of active duty got COVID-19 vaccine by mandatory deadline
The Army said 98% of its active-duty force has gotten at least one dose of the mandatory COVID-19 vaccine, as of this week's deadline.
The Army said 98% of its active-duty force has gotten at least one dose of the mandatory COVID-19 vaccine, as of this week's deadline.
Hidden Heroes: Elizabeth Dole Foundation helps support caretakers of veterans, first responders
We often salute our military members, but they're not the only ones who deserve recognition. Military spouses also deserve a spotlight, especially those who have become caretakers for their loved ones.
We often salute our military members, but they're not the only ones who deserve recognition. Military spouses also deserve a spotlight, especially those who have become caretakers for their loved ones.
Air Force discharges 27 for refusing COVID-19 vaccine
The Air Force has discharged 27 people for refusing to get the COVID-19 vaccine, making them what officials believe are the first service members to be removed for disobeying the mandate to get the shots.
The Air Force has discharged 27 people for refusing to get the COVID-19 vaccine, making them what officials believe are the first service members to be removed for disobeying the mandate to get the shots.
No US troops will be punished for errant drone strike that killed Afghan civilians
No U.S. troops involved in the August drone strike that killed innocent Kabul civilians and children will face disciplinary action, U.S. defense officials said Monday.
No U.S. troops involved in the August drone strike that killed innocent Kabul civilians and children will face disciplinary action, U.S. defense officials said Monday.