Charles McGee, one of the last surviving Tuskegee Airman, dies at 102
"Today, we lost an American hero,“ U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin tweeted Sunday.
4 veterans rowing 3,000 miles across Atlantic to help US service members struggling with PTSD
Four U.S. veterans are rowing across the Atlantic to raise awareness for PTSD and money to help those struggling with financial problems, housing accessibility and more.
Army has relieved six active-duty leaders, including two battalion commanders, for refusing vaccine
But the service so far has not involuntarily discharged any soldiers solely for refusing the vaccine
US Army offering $50K bonuses to recruits amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic
The U.S. Army, for the first time, is offering a maximum enlistment bonus of $50,000 to highly skilled recruits who sign up for six years.
Magawa, 'hero' rat who found over 100 land mines, dies in retirement
A “hero” rat named Magawa, who sniffed out over 100 land mines in Cambodia and saved countless lives in the process, has died.
Norway's military reissuing used underwear to new recruits due to shortages
Members of the military are being ordered to return their underwear, bras, and socks after the end of their military service so that the next group of recruits can use them.
Did you see it? B-52 bomber on the move from Arizona to Oklahoma City
A B-52 bomber plane is being moved from a boneyard in Pima County to a new home in Oklahoma City.
Nation’s oldest living WWII veteran, Lawrence Brooks, dies at the age of 112
Lawrence N. Brooks, the oldest World War II veteran in the U.S. — and believed to be the oldest man in the country — died on Wednesday at the age of 112.
Navy captain becomes first woman to command nuclear carrier in U.S. history
The USS Abraham Lincoln deployed this week from San Diego under the command of Capt. Amy Bauernschmidt, the first woman to lead a nuclear carrier in U.S. Navy history.
Navy stopped from reprimanding sailors over COVID-19 vaccine refusal
The injunction is a new challenge to Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's decision to make vaccinations mandatory for all members of the military.
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin tests positive for COVID-19
"I tested positive this morning for COVID-19," he tweeted Sunday evening, adding that he was vaccinated and received his COVID-19 booster in October.
Marine Corps removes 206 service members for refusing to get COVID-19 vaccine
Dozens of Marines have been discharged over the past week for their refusal to comply with the military’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate.
Airman comes home to Phoenix from deployment just before the birth of his baby
An airman made it back home to Phoenix just in time for his baby boy to be born after a 6 month-long deployment in the Middle East.
Sentencing set for Arizona airman convicted in teacher’s killing
Jurors found Mark Gooch guilty of kidnapping and first-degree murder in Sasha Krause’s killing. The two didn’t know each other and lived hundreds of miles apart but shared an upbringing in the Mennonite religion. Krause committed to the church, while Gooch did not.
Biden signs $768B defense spending bill into law
“The Act provides vital benefits and enhances access to justice for military personnel and their families, and includes critical authorities to support our country’s national defense,” President Joe Biden said in a statement.
Richard Marcinko, first commanding officer of Seal Team 6, dies on Christmas Day
Richard "Dick" Marcinko, who was the first commanding officer of U.S. Navy SEAL Team 6, died on Christmas evening at the age of 81, his family says.
Bidens’ new puppy joins Christmas Day calls to the troops
Commander sat between the president and the first lady Saturday inside a studio set up at the White House, resting his head on a pillow as the Bidens spoke to U.S. service members stationed around the world.
56 years later, Vietnam War veteran gets to thank the man who saved him
Two Marines were among many who bravely fought in the Vietnam War's first bloody battle. One was severely injured; the other saved his life. Now, more than 50 years later, the injured veteran from Ruskin finally got his chance to say 'thank you.'
Pentagon aims to stop extremism among service members, issues new rules
Warning that extremism in the ranks is increasing, Pentagon officials are issuing detailed new rules prohibiting service members from actively engaging in extremist activities.
Air National Guardsman returns home, surprises son at school
Master Sergeant Jaron Brown returned home from deployment with the Air National Guard and surprised his son at his school in Marlton!