Marine Corps’ mascot gets promoted to private 1st class
Pfc. Chesty XVI, an English bulldog, received his promotion at a ceremony Tuesday. His predecessor was given a pardon and retirement after becoming a bit of a handful.
Pfc. Chesty XVI, an English bulldog, received his promotion at a ceremony Tuesday. His predecessor was given a pardon and retirement after becoming a bit of a handful.
Airman dies after snowboarding accident at American Dream mall
A member of the Air National Guard who grew up on Long Island was killed in a snowboarding accident at an indoor slope at the American Dream mall.
A member of the Air National Guard who grew up on Long Island was killed in a snowboarding accident at an indoor slope at the American Dream mall.
Lost boaters who departed from Cape May rescued by tanker off coast of Delaware
Two lost boaters who set sail from Cape May to Florida were found safely by a tanker ship off the coast of Delaware on Tuesday, officials say.
Two lost boaters who set sail from Cape May to Florida were found safely by a tanker ship off the coast of Delaware on Tuesday, officials say.
B-2 'stealth' bomber damaged after emergency landing at Missouri base
One of the U.S. Air Force’s few stealth bombers caught fire after an emergency landing at its home base in Missouri over the weekend, the military announced Monday.
One of the U.S. Air Force’s few stealth bombers caught fire after an emergency landing at its home base in Missouri over the weekend, the military announced Monday.
House bill rescinds COVID-19 vaccine mandate for U.S. military
More than 8,000 active-duty service members were discharged for failure to obey a lawful order when they refused the vaccine.
More than 8,000 active-duty service members were discharged for failure to obey a lawful order when they refused the vaccine.
100-year-old WWII veteran gets honorary promotion to brigadier general
Retired Col. Clarence E. “Bud” Anderson was given the honorary rank during a ceremony for the 75th anniversary of the U.S. Air Force’s establishment as a military service.
Retired Col. Clarence E. “Bud” Anderson was given the honorary rank during a ceremony for the 75th anniversary of the U.S. Air Force’s establishment as a military service.
Pearl Harbor remembrance draws handful of survivors to Hawaii
The youngest active-duty military personnel on Dec. 7, 1941, would have been about 17, making them 98 today. Many of those still alive are at least 100.
The youngest active-duty military personnel on Dec. 7, 1941, would have been about 17, making them 98 today. Many of those still alive are at least 100.
Congress set to rescind COVID-19 vaccine mandate for military members
The COVID-19 vaccine mandate for members of the U.S. military would be rescinded under the annual defense bill heading for a vote this week in Congress, ending a directive that helped ensure the vast majority of troops were vaccinated but also raised concerns that it harmed recruitment and retention.
The COVID-19 vaccine mandate for members of the U.S. military would be rescinded under the annual defense bill heading for a vote this week in Congress, ending a directive that helped ensure the vast majority of troops were vaccinated but also raised concerns that it harmed recruitment and retention.
USS Arizona survivor: Honor those killed at Pearl Harbor
This week the U.S. Navy and the National Park Service will host a remembrance ceremony at Pearl Harbor on the 81st anniversary of the 1941 Japanese bombing.
This week the U.S. Navy and the National Park Service will host a remembrance ceremony at Pearl Harbor on the 81st anniversary of the 1941 Japanese bombing.
Pentagon unveils its newest nuclear stealth bomber, the B-21 Raider
The B-21 Raider is the first new American bomber aircraft in more than 30 years, and almost every aspect of the program is classified.
The B-21 Raider is the first new American bomber aircraft in more than 30 years, and almost every aspect of the program is classified.
Tom Hanks launches 'Hanx' coffee line with all profits donated to support veterans
Tom Hanks’ new coffee line will donate 100% of the profits to various organizations that support U.S. military members, veterans, and their families.
Tom Hanks’ new coffee line will donate 100% of the profits to various organizations that support U.S. military members, veterans, and their families.
Air Force crew that delivered baby during Afghanistan evacuation to be awarded Distinguished Flying Cross
The military currently has a backlog of awards to give out from the Afghanistan evacuation
The military currently has a backlog of awards to give out from the Afghanistan evacuation
Despite tensions, U.S. troops in Korea get creative to celebrate Thanksgiving
Soldiers stationed at an Army base in Dongducheon, South Korea enjoyed turkey and all the trimmings. Two even dressed as turkeys and raised their glasses to mark a day to give thanks.
Soldiers stationed at an Army base in Dongducheon, South Korea enjoyed turkey and all the trimmings. Two even dressed as turkeys and raised their glasses to mark a day to give thanks.
North Korea test-launches ballistic missile capable of striking anywhere in US
North Korea test-launched an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) capable of carrying a nuclear warhead with a range that could strike anywhere across the U.S.'s mainland, defense officials said Friday.
North Korea test-launched an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) capable of carrying a nuclear warhead with a range that could strike anywhere across the U.S.'s mainland, defense officials said Friday.
USMNT's Weston McKennie salutes military members in Qatar ahead of World Cup
The US Men's National Team midfielder is the son of an Air Force officer and spent part of his childhood in Germany, where his father was stationed.
The US Men's National Team midfielder is the son of an Air Force officer and spent part of his childhood in Germany, where his father was stationed.
Frida, Mexico’s beloved search and rescue dog, dies
Over the course of Frida’s career, the Labrador retriever was credited with finding at least 41 bodies and a dozen people alive.
Over the course of Frida’s career, the Labrador retriever was credited with finding at least 41 bodies and a dozen people alive.
US Navy intercepts fishing vessel trying to smuggle explosive material from Iran to Yemen
Lethal aid seized by US 5th Fleet is used to make ballistic missiles
Lethal aid seized by US 5th Fleet is used to make ballistic missiles
WWII ‘Ghost Boat’ discovered in California lake: ‘Quite remarkable’
The Higgins landing craft, dubbed the “Ghost Boat,” was said to be used to transport soldiers to the shore during the war’s beach invasions.
The Higgins landing craft, dubbed the “Ghost Boat,” was said to be used to transport soldiers to the shore during the war’s beach invasions.
Historic military planes collide in mid-air crash at Dallas Executive Airport
Two military planes from World War II collided mid-air during a Veterans Day air show at Dallas Executive Airport on Saturday.
Two military planes from World War II collided mid-air during a Veterans Day air show at Dallas Executive Airport on Saturday.
Long Island charity feeds veterans in need
Cooking for Long Island Veterans is a nonprofit that delivers healthy meals and groceries to the doors of thousands of homebound veterans.
Cooking for Long Island Veterans is a nonprofit that delivers healthy meals and groceries to the doors of thousands of homebound veterans.