Lakeland Army reservist is 10th U.S. military member to die from COVID-19
U.S. Army Reserve Sgt. 1st Class Calvin Ogletree was always big on the military. He joined the Army right after graduating from Kathleen High School. Eventually, he did tours in Iraq, Bosnia, and elsewhere, and always lived to tell about it.
Ex-engineer in Tucson gets prison for exporting technology
From December 2018 to January 2019, Wei Sun traveled to China on a personal trip and brought along unclassified defense-related technical information in his company-issued computer.
Trump reverses 'ridiculous' decision to cancel 'Wreaths Across America' at Arlington
The annual event honors the memory of fallen soldiers and is scheduled for December 19
Pentagon to cut troop levels to 2,500 in Iraq, Afghanistan
Acting Defense Secretary Christopher Miller on Tuesday announced plans to reduce U.S. troop levels in Iraq and Afghanistan, saying the decision fulfills President Donald Trump’s pledge to bring forces home when conditions were met that kept the U.S. and its allies safe.
Wreaths Across America event canceled at Arlington National Cemetery due to pandemic
Officials announced Monday that the Wreaths Across America event at Arlington National Cemetery and the Soldiers’ and Airmen’s Home Cemetery next month will be canceled this year due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Trump to order troop reductions in Afghanistan and Iraq
The Trump administration is expected to cut the number of US troops in Afghanistan almost in half by mid-January, along with reducing the amount of soldiers in Iraq. "We met the challenge; we gave it our all," the president's new Pentagon chief said. "Now, it's time to come home."
Retired US Marine and his wife welcome newborn son on Marine Corps' 245th birthday
A retired Florida U.S. Marine Corps staff sergeant and his wife welcomed their first son on the military branch’s 245th birthday.
5 sisters from two families graduate Marine Corps training together
Two sets of sisters -- five in all -- graduated from the Marine Corps recruit training together over the weekend. The Department of Defense called them "sisters by blood, now sisters-in-arms."
US Army identifies 5 Americans killed in helicopter crash in Egypt
The U.S. Army announced Saturday the deaths of five soldiers who were part of peacekeeping operations with the Multinational Force and Observers (MFO) mission.
Biden likely to break barriers, pick woman to lead Pentagon
Michele Flournoy, a politically moderate Pentagon veteran, is regarded by U.S. officials and political insiders as a top choice for the position.
Fort Hood honors Houstonian Vanessa Guillen on Veterans Day
Fort Hood is honoring Houstonian Vanessa Guillen, who was murdered near the army base, with a special memorial gate, dedicated to her legacy.
Veterans help construct country's largest VA clinic in Phoenix
It's a full-circle moment for Valley veterans who are working to construct the soon-to-be largest Veterans Affairs outpatient clinic in the country, right here in Phoenix.
Retired Air Force veteran in Avondale gets free bath makeover - and a surprise family visit
Baths for the Brave is remodeling the bathroom of Dennis Sheffield, a retired U.S. Air Force vet in Avondale for Veteran's Day. What he doesn't know is that his family has also flown in from Washington to visit!
54 years later, fallen Plant City Vietnam soldier gets grave marker, military honor
A Plant City soldier died at the age of 22 while serving our country in Vietnam. For more than 50 years, PFC Henry Van Demps laid in an unmarked grave -- until this week, when he finally got the military honors he deserved.
Veterans Day: Watch military-themed movies, documentaries for free on Tubi
Online streaming service Tubi will help viewers at home honor the nation’s heroes with a special military-themed curated section of films and documentaries just in time for Veterans Day.
Fort Hood reveals specs of gate named in honor of Vanessa Guillen
Vanessa Guillen's family is meeting with Fort Hood leadership today to see the specs of a gate that will be named in Guillen's honor.
Veterans Day 2020: Discounts and freebies offered to vets, active-duty military
Several restaurants and retailers are saluting veterans and active-duty military personnel on Wednesday by offering freebies and discounts in honor of Veterans Day 2020.
Veterans, Gold Star families to get lifetime passes to US national parks
Veterans and Gold Star families will be given free lifetime access to national parks in the United States, the Department of Veterans Affairs announced.
Black female to lead US Naval Academy's brigade for first time
The U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis has announced that a Black female midshipman will be the brigade commander for the first time.
2020 election: Most service members abroad rely on mail ballots
As the vote counting continues to determine the next United States president, attention is turning to the role that military and overseas absentee ballots will play in the final result. In razor-close states, it could be a significant one.