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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

Navy pilots welcomed home after months of fending off Houthi attacks

Thousands of sailors are returning home to the U.S. after months in the Middle East where they faced off in what some experts are calling the most intense ongoing naval battle since World War II.

Prince Harry addresses Pat Tillman's mom in ESPYs speech after criticism

Prince Harry accepted the Pat Tillman Award for Service at the 2024 ESPY Awards and addressed the late Army Ranger’s mother, who had criticized ESPN for the choice.

Why the Marine Corps was founded not once, but twice

The Marine Corps birthday is officially celebrated on Nov. 10 every year, but did you know it was originally celebrated on July 11?

What does Project 2025 say about veterans benefits?

Project 2025, a conservative playbook outlining policy proposals and personnel picks for a possible second Trump presidency, includes plans for changes at the Department of Veterans Affairs.