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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.”

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.

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.”

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.

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.

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.