Trump's 2nd term military vision: Expand domestic use, border troops
During his first term as president, Donald Trump tested the limits of how he could use the military to achieve policy goals. If given a second term, the Republican and his allies are preparing to go much further.
US sending air defense missile system, more troops to Israel
The Pentagon said Sunday the United States will send a Terminal High Altitude Area Defense battery and troops to to Israel.
Air Force cadet's cause of death blamed on rare bacterial infection
Avery Koonce, 19, was found dead at US Air Force Academy in early September.
Watch Russian fighter jet fly dangerously close to US F-16
A Russian fighter jet’s dangerous maneuver caused a close encounter near Alaskan airspace - one that drew commendation from U.S. military and government officials.
Lawyer who crashed snowmobile into Black Hawk helicopter is awarded $3.3 million in damages
A federal court ordered the U.S. government to pay a Massachusetts lawyer $3.3 million after his 2019 snowmobile crash into a Black Hawk helicopter parked on a trail.
Georgia soldier, 19, dies in tragic bridge jump on Labor Day outing: 'He loved his country'
Nineteen-year-old Cutter Baird, a Georgia-based U.S. Army Private 2nd Class, tragically died on Labor Day after jumping off the Dillingham Street Bridge in Columbus during an outing with friends.
13 US troops killed during Afghanistan withdrawal receive Congressional Gold Medals
Congress on Tuesday honored the 13 U.S. service members who were killed during the 2021 withdrawal from Afghanistan.
US Air Force Academy cadet, 19, found dead in dorm room
Cadet 4th Class Avery Koonce was from Taylor, Texas.
Trump issues statement from Gold Star families defending Arlington Cemetery visit
Last week, Donald Trump was at Arlington National Cemetery to visit the graves of some of the 13 U.S. service members killed in Afghanistan in 2021. Trump's campaign later shared images of his visit.
Coast Guard rescues woman, child, and pets from sailboat off course near Honolulu
The U.S. Coast Guard rescued a 47-year-old woman, her 7-year-old daughter, a cat, and a tortoise from a sailboat that went off course due to bad weather near Honolulu on August 26.
US, Iraq team up to kill 15 ISIS operatives in early morning raid, US military says
The US military said that the operatives were armed with weapons, grenades and 'suicide' belts.
Trump's Arlington Cemetery event was in 'flagrant violation' of law: officials
Photos of Trump at Arlington National Cemetery show him smiling and giving a "thumbs up" sign beside the grave of a soldier who was killed in the Afghanistan War withdrawal.
Airmen honored for rescuing pregnant woman, others from flash flood at Zion while hiking
A group of U.S. Air Force Airmen from Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada were honored for their bravery after rescuing four hikers, including a pregnant woman, from a flash flood at Zion National Park in Utah.
Report ranks US states that 'care' the most about veterans
According to Pew Research Center, there are more than 18 million living veterans in the United States, representing about 6% of the country’s adult population.
FDA rejects MDMA as psychedelic-based treatment for mental health, PTSD
Federal health officials have declined to approve the psychedelic drug MDMA as a therapy for PTSD.
National Purple Heart Day: What to know about America’s oldest military award
The Purple Heart was originally called the Badge of Military Merit when it was created back in 1782.
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin overrides plea deal for 9/11 defendants
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has overridden a plea agreement that was reached for the accused mastermind of the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks and two other defendants that was reached earlier this week, reinstatement them as death penalty cases.
WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich released by Russia in prisoner swap; Paul Whelan also being freed
"Their brutal ordeal is over, and they are free," President Biden said at the White House, flanked by family members of the freed prisoners.
NORAD intercepts 2 Russian fighter jets, 2 Chinese bombers off Alaskan coast
The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) said it sent out fighter jets to intercept two Russian and two Chinese aircraft off the coast of Alaska on Wednesday.
Clearwater WWII veteran celebrates 106th birthday with 5 generations of his family
A Clearwater WWII veteran celebrated his 106th birthday on Saturday. Five generations of his family gathered at a Largo home to reflect on his fondest memories.