Houston-area veteran sharing his story for the first time surviving military sexual trauma
He says he was compelled to after meeting Vanessa Guillen's family at a rally earlier this year.
Jon Stewart joins lawmakers in new fight for veterans looking for burn pit relief
Over a year after helping 9/11 first responders receive access to a crucial compensation fund, Jon Stewart has turned his focus toward helping the nearly 200,000 veterans who've said their health was compromised by their exposure to burn pits while serving overseas.
'Our hearts are heavy': Army soldier dies, civilian injured following crash on Key West Navy base
An Army soldier has passed away and a Navy civilian was hospitalized after a vehicle accident occurred at Naval Air Station Key West's Sigsbee Annex on Monday, Navy officials said.
VA: Personal information of 46,000 veterans compromised in data breach
Approximately 46,000 veterans’ personal information was exposed in a data breach, the VA announced Monday.
Military Times poll: 38% of active duty troops have favorable view of Trump
A recent poll by Military Times found support for President Donald Trump among active duty military members waning.
Pardoned US Marine convicted of killing Filipina transgender woman, deported
A U.S. Marine convicted of killing a Filipino transgender woman has been deported after a presidential pardon cut short his detention in a case that renewed outrage over a pact governing American military presence in the Philippines.
Oldest living WWII veteran celebrates 111th birthday
A man considered to be the nation's oldest living World War II veteran celebrated his 111th birthday this weekend.
Flags to be flown at half-staff Sept. 15 after two Navajo Nation members die at Fort Hood
Two soldiers from Arizona's Navajo Nation died at Texas Army Base, Fort Hood, marking deaths 27 and 28 at the base this year. Now, Navajo Nation's President is calling for answers.
President Trump presents Army Ranger who rescued dozens of hostages with Medal of Honor
President Donald Trump bestowed the Medal of Honor on a U.S. soldier Friday, calling him “one of the bravest men anywhere in the world” for his role in a daring 2015 missio n to rescue dozens of hostages who were set to be executed by Islamic State militants in Iraq.
Navy cancels F/A-18 flyover of Hudson River
The U.S. Navy has canceled a planned F/A-18 military jet flyover in New York City that was tied to the commemoration of the 19th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks.
Gov. Ron DeSantis signs bill into law protecting veterans from fraud
The law makes it a first-degree felony victimize 10 or more veterans out of at least $50,000.
Congress investigates Fort Hood following soldier deaths
Congress will launch an investigation into sexual assault, disappearances, deaths and the leadership’s response at Fort Hood after 28 soldiers stationed at the U.S. Army base in Texas died this year, two subcommittee leaders announced Tuesday.
Advocates push for “I am Vanessa Guillen” bill to assist soldiers and military families
It’s been about five months since Ft. Hood Specialist Vanessa Guillen was murdered. Instead of grieving at home Guillen’s family is advocating for a bill in her name.
One New York veteran's story of being a witness to WWII history
This week marks the 75th anniversary of one of the biggest events in history-- the end of World War II. On September 2, 1945, Japan surrendered to the United States, ending the conflict, a moment in time that got to be witnessed first hand by sailors aboard the U.S.S. Missouri on that fateful day.
Amid outcry, Trump says Stars and Stripes military paper won't shut down
Stars and Stripes, an editorially independent military newspaper that first appeared during the Civil War, may be coming to an end.
NY veteran was an eyewitness to history during WWII
75 years ago, Americans were celebrating the end of World War II. But before the good news reached our shores, a select few hometown heroes actually witnessed the Japanese surrender first-hand. FOX 5 NY’s Dana Arschin spoke with a veteran who bravely served as a translator and was an eyewitness to that pivotal moment in history.
Trump, White House deny report he called fallen soldiers 'losers' and 'suckers'
A new report details multiple instances of President Donald Trump making disparaging remarks about members of the U.S. military who have been captured or killed, including referring to the American war dead at the Aisne-Marne American Cemetery in France in 2018 as “losers” and “suckers.”
Army identifies soldiers killed in Black Hawk helicopter crash off California
The U.S. Army has identified two U.S. soldiers killed in a Black Hawk helicopter crash during a training exercise Thursday night in Southern California.
2 soldiers killed, 3 hurt during Army aircraft training near Coronado, California
Two soldiers were killed and three others were injured when their Black Hawk helicopter crashed during a training exercise near Coronado.
Top general tells Congress that military will have no role in 2020 presidential election
The top U.S. military officer is telling Congress that the U.S. armed forces will have no role in carrying out the election process or resolving a disputed vote.