Remembering D-Day: Joy, sadness intertwine at Normandy commemoration
Joy and sadness are pouring out of those on the beaches of Normandy for the 78th anniversary of D-Day.
WWII D-Day veterans honored in DC on 78th anniversary of invasion of Normandy
World War II veterans who invaded Normandy in France on June 6, 1944, were honored at the WWII Memorial on the National Mall in D.C. on Monday to remember the 78th anniversary of the event.
Remembering D-Day: A closer look at one of WWII's most chaotic and pivotal battles
On June 6, 1944, the largest air, land and sea invasion in military history took place on the Normandy coast of France.
US Navy lieutenant facing prison in Japan over deadly crash
A spring trip with his wife and 3 children to Mt. Fuji ended in tragedy for one U.S. naval officer. Now, he's facing three years in prison for "an accident," his family says.
Newsmaker: Baby formula shortage update; legislation to help vets suffering from burn pit exposure
Part 1: A different kind of hardship facing parents across the country: the baby formula shortage. How did we get here and when will it get better? Part 2: We're talking about veterans coming home from deployment and suffering from toxic exposure to burn pits. There's legislation that could help them get treatment if it gets enough votes.
WWII veterans flown to Normandy for D-Day anniversary
The 173rd Airborne Brigade said the trip was made possible by civilian benefactors.
Ex-Air Force sergeant who killed security guard outside Oakland courthouse sentenced to 41 years
A judge on Friday sentenced a former U.S. Air Force sergeant to 41 years in federal prison for fatally shooting a security guard outside the Oakland federal courthouse during George Floyd protests two summers ago.
At 100 days, Russia-Ukraine war explained by the numbers
The impact of the war has reportedly left tens of thousands of people dead, millions forced to flee the country, and towns destroyed.
Coast Guard Adm. Linda Fagan becomes first woman to lead a U.S. military branch
In a change of command ceremony in Washington, D.C., attended by President Joe Biden, Adm. Linda Fagan became the commandant of the Coast Guard, making her the first woman to be an armed service chief.
Biden: US to send medium-range rocket systems to Ukraine
The U.S. plan tries to strike a balance between helping Ukraine battle Russia while not providing arms that could allow Ukraine to hit targets deep inside Russia.
Gyms across the Phoenix area take part in the 'Murph Challenge' to honor fallen soldier
The Murph Challenge honors Lieutenant Michael Murphy, who was killed in action in Afghanistan. Lt. Murphy was killed in 2005, and on every Memorial Day since his death, gyms across the country take on his workout as part of the challenge.
Need plans? Memorial Day sites, events across Phoenix area this weekend
On this Memorial Day weekend, many events have been planned in the Phoenix area, ranging from services to honor those who served or died while on duty, to other family-oriented events.
President Biden observes Memorial Day with ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery
President Joe Biden observed Memorial Day with a wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery Monday.
Memorial Day 2022: Here's a look at what's open and closed
Are banks open today? The U.S. federal holiday means some government services are closed, while many grocery stores remain open.
'Top Gun' studio borrowed fighter jets for $11K an hour but Tom Cruise was not allowed to touch controls
Tom Cruise started his own flight training program to prepare the film's actors for their roles.
Japan, US conduct fighter jet flight after China drill, North Korea missile firing
Japan’s military says Japanese and U.S. forces conducted a joint fighter jet flight over the Sea of Japan, in an apparent response to a Russia-China joint bomber flight while U.S. President Joe Biden was in Tokyo.
Memorial Day: The origin of America's commemoration of fallen troops
Memorial Day is more than just a three-day weekend. It’s the day Americans commemorate those who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving in the armed forces.
Georgia WWII veteran celebrates 103rd birthday
Charlie O. Duncan was born on May 27, 1919 and served as a combat engineer in the U.S. Army during WWII.
Harold Billow, last known survivor of WWII POW massacre, dies at 99
Family and friends are remembering a Pennsylvania man who was the last known survivor of a World War II POW massacre that occurred during the Battle of the Bulge.
Panel recommends new names for Fort Bragg, 8 other Army bases
An independent commission is recommending new names for nine Army posts that now commemorate Confederate officers.