National Purple Heart Day: What to know about America’s oldest military award
The Purple Heart was originally called the Badge of Military Merit when it was created back in 1782.
The Purple Heart was originally called the Badge of Military Merit when it was created back in 1782.
Meet Dominick Critelli: 103-year-old saxophonist and WWII veteran still making music
Dominick Critelli is a 103-year-old World War II veteran who is continuing to captivate audiences, not just with his remarkable life story but with his music as well. FOX 5 NY's Jodi Goldberg has the story.
Dominick Critelli is a 103-year-old World War II veteran who is continuing to captivate audiences, not just with his remarkable life story but with his music as well. FOX 5 NY's Jodi Goldberg has the story.
NORAD intercepts 2 Russian fighter jets, 2 Chinese bombers off Alaskan coast
The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) said it sent out fighter jets to intercept two Russian and two Chinese aircraft off the coast of Alaska on Wednesday.
The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) said it sent out fighter jets to intercept two Russian and two Chinese aircraft off the coast of Alaska on Wednesday.
Clearwater WWII veteran celebrates 106th birthday with 5 generations of his family
A Clearwater WWII veteran celebrated his 106th birthday on Saturday. Five generations of his family gathered at a Largo home to reflect on his fondest memories.
A Clearwater WWII veteran celebrated his 106th birthday on Saturday. Five generations of his family gathered at a Largo home to reflect on his fondest memories.
Navy pilots welcomed home after months of fending off Houthi attacks
Thousands of sailors are returning home to the U.S. after months in the Middle East where they faced off in what some experts are calling the most intense ongoing naval battle since World War II.
Thousands of sailors are returning home to the U.S. after months in the Middle East where they faced off in what some experts are calling the most intense ongoing naval battle since World War II.
Why the Marine Corps was founded not once, but twice
The Marine Corps birthday is officially celebrated on Nov. 10 every year, but did you know it was originally celebrated on July 11?
The Marine Corps birthday is officially celebrated on Nov. 10 every year, but did you know it was originally celebrated on July 11?
Army testing ‘pocket-sized’ drones that could soon be in the hands of every squad
The drones first saw action with Special Forces in Afghanistan.
The drones first saw action with Special Forces in Afghanistan.
Biden awards Medal of Honor to 2 Civil War heroes who helped hijack a train
U.S. Army Pvts. Philip G. Shadrach and George D. Wilson received the posthumous honor during a ceremony at the White House.
U.S. Army Pvts. Philip G. Shadrach and George D. Wilson received the posthumous honor during a ceremony at the White House.
Top-secret US aquatic military vessel spotted on Google Maps
The aquatic drone dubbed the 'Manta Ray' is part of a wider U.S. Navy project to augment the nation's long-range underwater fleet of unmanned vehicles.
The aquatic drone dubbed the 'Manta Ray' is part of a wider U.S. Navy project to augment the nation's long-range underwater fleet of unmanned vehicles.
Biden pardoning service members convicted under law that banned gay sex
Biden is pardoning potentially thousands of former U.S. service members convicted of violating a now-repealed military ban on consensual gay sex.
Biden is pardoning potentially thousands of former U.S. service members convicted of violating a now-repealed military ban on consensual gay sex.
US military draft: Bill would require women to register for Selective Service
Women may be one step closer to a mandate requiring them to register for Selective Service, or the military draft.
Women may be one step closer to a mandate requiring them to register for Selective Service, or the military draft.
More American soldiers are dying by suicide than combat
More U.S. soldiers are dying of suicide than any other reason, according to an analysis shared recently by health officials with the Department of Defense.
More U.S. soldiers are dying of suicide than any other reason, according to an analysis shared recently by health officials with the Department of Defense.
USS Theodore Roosevelt arrives in S. Korea amid rising N. Korea threats
A nuclear-powered U.S. aircraft carrier has arrived in South Korea for a three-way exercise involving Japan as they step up military training to cope with North Korean threats.
A nuclear-powered U.S. aircraft carrier has arrived in South Korea for a three-way exercise involving Japan as they step up military training to cope with North Korean threats.
Military veteran comes out as gay in viral obituary: 'I was afraid'
“I'm sorry for not having the courage to come out as Gay," Edward Thomas Ryan wrote.
“I'm sorry for not having the courage to come out as Gay," Edward Thomas Ryan wrote.
Biden speaks at France's Pointe du Hoc on 'defending freedom and democracy'
President Joe Biden's speech from Pointe du Hoc Friday marked his second trip to the Normandy coast during his visit to France for the 80th anniversary of D-Day. Biden says the legacy of Pointe du Hoc is a call to “stay true to what America stands for."
President Joe Biden's speech from Pointe du Hoc Friday marked his second trip to the Normandy coast during his visit to France for the 80th anniversary of D-Day. Biden says the legacy of Pointe du Hoc is a call to “stay true to what America stands for."
Remembering D-Day 80 years later: Biden, world leaders pay respects
June 6, 2024 marks the 80th anniversary of one of the largest air, land and sea invasions in military history.
June 6, 2024 marks the 80th anniversary of one of the largest air, land and sea invasions in military history.
D-Day veterans return to Normandy for 80th anniversary, share memories and messages for future generations
World War II veterans from across the United States as well as Britain and Canada are in Normandy this week to mark 80 years since the D-Day landings that helped lead to Hitler’s defeat.
World War II veterans from across the United States as well as Britain and Canada are in Normandy this week to mark 80 years since the D-Day landings that helped lead to Hitler’s defeat.
Military aircraft crashes near Albuquerque airport, injured pilot escapes before impact
The pilot, the sole occupant of the aircraft, was taken to a hospital with serious injuries, as reported by Albuquerque's fire department.
The pilot, the sole occupant of the aircraft, was taken to a hospital with serious injuries, as reported by Albuquerque's fire department.
Massachusetts sailor killed at Pearl Harbor finally gets proper burial at Arlington National Cemetery
Frank Hryniewicz was only 20 years old when the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor in 1941. Eight decades later, Hryniewicz finally received a proper burial at Arlington National Cemetery.
Frank Hryniewicz was only 20 years old when the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor in 1941. Eight decades later, Hryniewicz finally received a proper burial at Arlington National Cemetery.
Thousands take in Bethpage Air Show as it soars over Jones Beach
Thousands of people hit Jones Beach on Saturday to take in the first day of the Bethpage Air Show at Jones Beach, now in its 20th year.
Thousands of people hit Jones Beach on Saturday to take in the first day of the Bethpage Air Show at Jones Beach, now in its 20th year.