Russia releases US Marine vet Trevor Reed in prisoner exchange

As part of a prisoner exchange with the United States, Russia released Trevor Reed, a former Marine from Texas who was arrested in the summer of 2019.

Army overhauls parenthood, pregnancy and postpartum policies

The changes, which impact over 400,000 parents within the total force, were inspired by a grassroots effort from soldiers.

Air Force vet who battled tough fertility issue tells others, 'Knowledge is power'

Air Force veteran Jasmine Zielomski struggled with PCOS, a relatively common but rarely discussed fertility foe, and wound up turning it into a success story.

National Guard soldier missing after trying to rescue migrants in river

A Texas National Guard soldier has gone missing while trying to rescue migrants in the Rio Grande at the state’s border with Mexico on Friday.

'Magic mushrooms' for therapy? Veterans helping sway conservatives

The medicinal use of hallucinogenic mushrooms is making inroads in U.S. states as military veterans advocate for the therapeutic value of psychedelic drugs.

Coast Guard admiral nominated to be first woman to lead a U.S. military branch

If confirmed by the Senate, Adm. Linda Fagan will become the commandant of the Coast Guard. She would be the woman to serve as the Coast Guard's top officer as well as the first woman to lead any of the U.S. armed forces.

Biden commissions USS Delaware, a nuclear attack submarine

President Biden said the submarine would enhance national security, though he made no reference to the global turmoil from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Civilian Army leader led child sex abuse ring, risked US security

A civilian who held sensitive positions with the U.S. Army in Arizona and Afghanistan led a child sex abuse ring that involved his own adopted son.

Navy identifies victim killed in aircraft crash in Virginia waters

A U.S. Navy aircraft with three people aboard crashed in waters near the Eastern Shore boundary of Virginia and Maryland on Wednesday evening, killing one, authorities said.

3 Army soldiers accused in gun trafficking ring

Twelve people, including three U.S. Army soldiers, are accused in a large-scale gun trafficking ring that prosecutors allege supplied nearly 100 guns to gang members in Chicago.

Veterans with PTSD can now train service dogs as part of new program

The Department of Veterans Affairs is launching a program for veterans experiencing PTSD to train service dogs at five VA facilities across the country.

No dog left behind: Retired military K-9 with collapsed spinal cord gets new lease on life

When a K-9 who once helped the military find explosives and missing people became paralyzed, a former Sarasota County deputy stepped in to help the dog roll into his retirement years. 

Camp Lejeune issues rabies threat for Marines after raccoons caught

Military officials have asked Marines to “stay away from all wildlife animals” after a raccoon tested positive for rabies.