Iran-backed militia truck destroyed by US drone in Syria, officials say
Two Iraqi militia officials say a U.S. drone attack has targeted a truck for an Iran-backed militia in eastern Syria — destroying the vehicle without causing any casualties.
USGS: Magnitude 3.9 'experimental explosion' reported near same site of Navy testing in June
The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a magnitude 3.9 “experimental explosion” approximately 187 miles east-northeast of Flagler Beach, Florida.
First female US Navy sailor completes grueling special warfare training program
A female sailor has completed the grueling Naval Special Warfare training program for the first time in its history.
1st female sailor completes Navy special warfare training
For the first time, a female sailor has successfully completed the grueling 37-week training course to become a Naval Special Warfare combatant-craft crewman. Those are the boat operators that transport Navy SEALs and conduct their own missions at sea.
Former Nellis Air Force sergeant sentenced for dealing meth, weapons
Michael Reimers was sentenced to 32 months in prison after pleading guilty to distributing meth and trafficking weapons.
Biden to begin evacuating Afghans who aided US military during war
With American troops withdrawing, pressure has been mounting for the Biden administration to plan a military evacuation of Afghans who supported U.S. military operations during two decades of war in their country.
Amazon to hire over 100,000 US veterans and military spouses by 2024
Amazon has 35,000 open jobs right now that are available to veterans.
Top US general in Afghanistan steps down amid military withdrawal, Taliban surge
Gen. Scott Miller, the top U.S. commander in Afghanistan, relinquished his position Monday, taking the U.S. a step closer to ending its 20-year war.
Haiti requests US to send troops: 'We need help'
Haiti has asked the United States to deploy troops to protect key infrastructure as its interim government tries to stabilize the country and pave the way for elections in the aftermath of President Jovenel Moïse’s assassination.
Haiti president assassination: US sending FBI, DHS officials
The United States will be sending senior FBI and homeland security officials to Haiti in the aftermath of the assassination of President Jovenel Moïse.
US war in Afghanistan will end August 31, Biden says
President Joe Biden on Thursday said the U.S. military mission in Afghanistan will conclude on Aug. 31.
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin to allow Cameron Kinley to attend Bucs minicamp
Kinley had been barred from putting his naval career on hold to pursue an NFL career.
US cut power at Afghan airfield, left at night without telling new commander
Afghan military officials say the U.S. left Afghanistan’s Bagram Airfield after nearly 20 years by slipping away in the night, without notifying the base’s new Afghan commander.
Home Depot Foundation makes big donation to help Arizona veterans facing homelessness
The Home Depot Foundation announced it has invested hundreds of thousands of dollars this year to help Arizona veterans experiencing homelessness and at-risk veterans.
Veteran, USF student receives Pat Tillman Scholarship
Joshua Burnes is the only person in Florida and one of 60 across the country to receive a Tillman Scholarship.
US leaves Bagram Airfield in Afghanistan after nearly 20 years
The U.S. has left Bagram Airfield, the military epicenter of the war against the Taliban and hunting down the al-Qaida perpetrators of 9/11.
Glendale PD: No explosive device found following reports of threat at Luke Air Force Base
According to Glendale Police, a driver drove up to the south gate at the military base and said he thought someone had placed an explosive device on his vehicle.
Military sexual assault prosecution changes backed by Biden
President Biden is backing a major change to the military justice system that would remove decisions on prosecuting sex assault cases from commanders.
Air Force plans aircraft changes for Arizona, Nevada bases
Under realignment plans, units operating A-10 Thunderbolt II attack jets and HH-60 Pave Hawk rescue helicopters would be transferred to Davis-Monthan.
More than 68% of active US military receive COVID-19 vaccine, DOD says
The Department of Defense announced more than 68% of active-duty military service members have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine — an “amazing feat,” according to Max Rose, the senior adviser to the secretary of defense.