Fired VA staffer facing 7 murder counts in insulin deaths

Reta Mays, a former nursing assistant at the Louis A. Johnson VA Medical Center in Clarksburg, West Virginia, is being charged with second degree murder in the deaths of seven people and assault with the intent to commit murder of an eighth person.

Coast Guard leaders decline to testify on racial incidents at academy

Admiral Karl Schultz, the Coast Guard's commandant, refused to testify, citing an executive branch policy on rules for such hearings. 

57 injured following explosion, fire aboard ship at Naval Base San Diego

Firefighters were still battling a blaze Monday on a Navy combat ship that injured at least 57 people and sent smoke billowing over San Diego.

Former Fort Hood soldier whose skeletal remains were found to be buried without military honors, family claims

The family of Gregory Wedel-Morales, a former Fort Hood soldier missing for 10 months until his skeletal remains were discovered buried near the Texas Army base in June, are claiming he won't receive military honors at his funeral and are left with only questions pending further investigation into the case.

Army's 'Captain America' dies by suicide after nearly a dozen combat tours

The enemy could never break him, but what this decorated Green Beret eventually found was that his enemy was within. Friends who served with him in the military say he was the real “Captain America.”

'Brandon Act' looks to help active duty service members report bullying without retaliation

A service member who took his own life after bullying in the Navy asked his family to not let his death be in vain. A Congressman is working to pass the "Brandon Act" in his honor to help report bullying within the military.

Vindman retiring from Army, lawyer blames Trump

Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman, a national security aide who played a central role in President Donald Trump's impeachment case, announced his retirement from the Army on Wednesday in a scathing statement that accused the president of running a “campaign of bullying, intimidation, and retaliation.”

Marine Corps says Marine shot self on base in Twentynine Palms

A Marine sustained a self-inflicted gunshot wound after a two-hour standoff with military police Tuesday on a sprawling Marine Corps base in the Southern California desert, military officials said.

Gold Star Memorial groundbreaking ceremony at Wesley Bolin Plaza

Debbie Lee became a Gold Star mother when she lost her son on August 2, 2006 -- Marc Alan Lee was the first Navy SEAL killed in Iraq. Now, Lee says this new memorial will serve as a way to not only honor loved ones lost while defending our country, but also their families.

Attorney: Missing Texas soldier was killed at Fort Hood

The Army said Wednesday that a soldier who was suspected in Guillen’s disappearance had killed himself. The Army also said a civilian suspect had been arrested.

Arizona Rep. Lesko supports cities' bids for Space Force headquarters

Arizona Congresswoman Debbie Lesko is advocating for cities in her district to be selected for the U.S. Space Force Command's headquarters.

Walmart hires 265,000 veterans, promotes more than 44,000 to higher-paying roles

In addition to the VWHC, Walmart introduced the Military Spouse Career Connection on Veterans Day in 2018 to provide employment opportunities for military families.

Army quarantines 90 soldiers with coronavirus at Fort Bragg

A total of 110 people participated in the course, which was cut short after a single soldier tested positive. Subsequent tests then showed that 82 students and 8 instructors had COVID-19, Army spokeswoman Janice Burton told The Associated Press on Wednesday.

U.S. Coast Guard veteran celebrates 100th birthday in New Orleans

A U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) veteran who served in World War II turned 100 years of age in New Orleans, Louisiana, on June 27, and his birthday was marked with a parade of cars, music, cheering from friends and family, and tributes from USCG officials.

US Space Force announces future rank structure, outlining 3 major commands

The U.S. Space Force announced its future organizational structure, which will mimic the U.S. Air Force, but will have its own uniqueness with one level of command.

White House: Trump not briefed on 'unverified' bounties

The White House plans to brief select members of Congress after news reports citing U.S. intelligence that a Russian military intelligence unit secretly offered bounties to Taliban-linked militants for killing American troops in Afghanistan.