White House, Pentagon reviewing defense secretary's secretive hospital stay
The White House says the administration will review what rules or procedures weren’t followed when Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin did not disclose his hospitalization for days.
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has been hospitalized since Jan. 1
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin was in the hospital for five days before the Pentagon acknowledged his condition.
USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier returns home after deployment in Israel
The USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier strike group is heading home after months of extra duty at sea providing protection for Israel.
North Korea's plans for 2024: 3 more spy satellites and more nuclear materials
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un vowed to launch additional military spy satellites, produce more nuclear materials and introduce attack drones in 2024, state media reported.
US forces shoot down ballistic missiles, kill Houthi gunmen in Red Sea
U.S. forces opened fire in the Red Sea Sunday, shooting down two ballistic missiles and killing several armed crews.
Hundreds of Air Force nuclear missile workers have cancer, documents show
The Air Force is working on an official count of how many current or former missile community service members have cancer.
Dog that served our nation is reunited with its former Air Force handler: 'It's been a blessing'
U.S. Air Force Staff Sergeant Mike Alcala and his former military working dog, John, have been reunited in San Antonio, Texas, by American Humane.
Texas mother surprised by US Marine daughter's unannounced return for the holidays
A heartwarming holiday surprise unfolded at 407BBQ in Denton County, Texas, as Lydia Calderon, a hardworking mother, received an unexpected visit from her daughter, a US Marine.
Senate confirms top military brass after months-long blockade by GOP Sen. Tuberville
Tuberville was blocking nominations to protest Pentagon rules that allow travel reimbursement when a service member has to go out of state for an abortion or other reproductive care.
Second drill sergeant found dead at Fort Jackson within 8 days, Army says
A second drill sergeant has been found dead at Fort Jackson in South Carolina in just over a week, the U.S. Army said Monday.
US, British warships shoot down 15 attack drones over Red Sea
The destroyer USS Carney "successfully engaged 14 unmanned aerial systems" launched from Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen, the Pentagon said.
Zelenskyy issues plea for support during Washington visit as Ukraine funding stalls in Congress
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is warning that “when the free world hesitates, that’s when dictatorships celebrate.”
Truck driver plows through national cemetery, damaging veterans' headstones
A truck driver, possibly experiencing a medical emergency, crashed into a national cemetery, damaging 10 headstones of deceased veterans along with other structures.
Air Force offers up to $600K in bonuses to retain pilots
In an effort to address U.S. military pilot shortages, the Air Force recently announced it will offer up to $600,000 bonuses over 12 years to qualified servicemembers.
Army secures victory with goal-line stand in closing moments, defeats Navy 17-11
Army held its ground on a goal-line stand in the final seconds to send Navy mascot Bill the Goat — and Navy superfan Bill, the G.O.A.T. — home disappointed.
The Sentinel, a new US nuclear missile, is coming
The $96 billion Sentinel overhaul is so ambitious it has raised questions as to whether the Air Force can get it all done at once.
Wreaths Across America Day: How to help honor fallen soldiers this holiday season
Wreaths Across America Day is a humbling annual tradition that lays millions of holiday wreaths on the graves of fallen service members. Here's how you can help.
How the attack on Pearl Harbor led to ban on US weather data
After the Dec. 7, 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor, the U.S. government heavily restricted the dissemination of public weather information.
As Pearl Harbor survivors age, their children continue legacy
Only an estimated 26 Pearl Harbor survivors are still alive, with the majority of them well over 100, according to an association dedicated to preserving their memory.
US military grounds entire fleet of Osprey aircraft following deadly crash
The U.S. military has announced it is grounding all of its Osprey V-22 helicopters, one week after eight Air Force Special Operations Command service members died in a crash off the coast of Japan.