Army football removes motto from spirit flag because of connection to hate groups
The United States Military Academy at West Point removed a motto from a spirit flag used by the school's football team because of its connection to hate groups.
'He died a hero': Family recounts heroics of 23-year-old sailor killed in Pensacola shooting
Joshua Watson had just graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy and looked forward to a military career as a pilot. On Saturday, he was being hailed a hero, as his family recounted how the 23-year-old — in his last minutes of life — led first responders to an active shooter at the Pensacola naval base.
Families sue Phoenix VA for $55M after 2 veterans die who sought mental health treatment
Two families sue the Phoenix VA for $55M after their loved ones die who were seeking help from the hospital. One died by a police shootout and the other by suicide.
Flag raised near scene of deadly Minnesota National Guard helicopter crash
In the wake of a Minnesota National Guard helicopter crash that left three soldiers dead, the state of Minnesota is in mourning.
4 dead, including gunman, in shooting at Naval Air Station Pensacola
A shooting at a naval air station in Florida left four people dead, including the shooter — who was identified by U.S. officials as a Saudi Arabian aviation student.
Saudi student opens fire at Florida Naval base, killing 3
An aviation student from Saudi Arabia opened fire in a classroom at the Naval Air Station Pensacola on Friday morning, killing three people.
Tuskegee Airman from Bethesda celebrates 100th birthday with a flight
Retired Col. Charles McGee will turn 100 years old on Saturday and while the years may have slowed him down some, they haven't dimmed the memories of his 30-year service to his country as a Tuskegee Airman who paved the way for generations to come.
Timeline: The critical events which led to the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor
When the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941, it became one of the worst attacks ever carried out on American soil and changed the course of the country, spurring the United States' entry into WWII.
Apparent Nazi salute photo leads to suspensions in West Virginia agency
After a photo surfaced of West Virginia correction officer trainees giving what appears to be the Nazi salute, state officials quickly suspended some employees and the governor ordered the firing of those involved.
3 decades of warnings of an inevitable Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor went unheeded
Then-President Franklin D. Roosevelt called the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor "unprovoked and dastardly" in an address the day after bombers descended on Honolulu — but there were many clear warnings in the thirty years leading up to the attack.
Wreck of German WWI battlecruiser discovered off Falkland Islands in ‘major breakthrough’
The wreck of an armored German battlecruiser used during World War I has been discovered off the Falkland Islands, the Falklands Maritime Heritage Trust announced on Thursday, calling it “a major breakthrough.”
3 soldiers confirmed dead in Minnesota National Guard Black Hawk helicopter crash
Three soldiers are confirmed dead after a Minnesota National Guard Black Hawk helicopter crashed near Kimball Thursday afternoon, according to the Minnesota National Guard.
Dog rescued in Afghanistan may get new home in the States
After nourishing a dog back to health in Afghanistan, soldiers are trying to raise money to bring their new friend home.
‘Healing PTSD’ stamp created by U.S. Postal Service to raise money for veterans
The U.S. Postal Service has issued a new fundraiser stamp to benefit veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder.
Sailor who killed 2 and himself at Pearl Harbor identified
It wasn’t known if the Navy sailor and the three male civilians had any type of relationship, or what the motive was for the shooting.
2 dead, 1 injured after US sailor opens fire at Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard before killing self, officials say
A shooter identified as a U.S. sailor opened fired at Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard late Wednesday, leaving two victims dead and one injured before killing himself, officials at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam said.
9-year-old asks Trump to go vegan for a month in exchange for $1 million donation to veterans
A 9-year-old from Florida representing an animal rights nonprofit says the group will donate $1 million to veterans if President Donald Trump goes vegan for a month.
Though they are thousands of miles apart, military family unites for Christmas card
A military family from Tampa spending first Christmas apart finds a way to be together for their Christmas card.
Flags to be flown at half-staff in honor of late Korean War veteran, retired police officer
Flags will be flown at half-staff on the Navajo Nation Wednesday in honor of a Korean War veteran and retired police officer who died late last month.
Veteran surprised with thousands of Christmas lights, decorations
A local veteran got quite the surprise when he returned home to find his house totally decorated for Christmas on Tuesday.