Medal of Honor: Biden awards 3 US soldiers for actions in Afghanistan, Iraq

The Medal of Honor was awarded Thursday to three Army soldiers who fought in Afghanistan and Iraq, including two who received it posthumously.

Army: 98% of active duty got COVID-19 vaccine by mandatory deadline

The Army said 98% of its active-duty force has gotten at least one dose of the mandatory COVID-19 vaccine, as of this week's deadline.

Air Force discharges 27 for refusing COVID-19 vaccine

The Air Force has discharged 27 people for refusing to get the COVID-19 vaccine, making them what officials believe are the first service members to be removed for disobeying the mandate to get the shots.

No US troops will be punished for errant drone strike that killed Afghan civilians

No U.S. troops involved in the August drone strike that killed innocent Kabul civilians and children will face disciplinary action, U.S. defense officials said Monday.

National Guard's 385th birthday is Dec. 13: Learn more about its founding

December 13, 2021, marks the 385th birthday of the National Guard. On this date in 1636, "the first militia regiments in North America were organized in Massachusetts," as the Guard itself notes.

Fort Benning soldier makes history with Medal of Honor for heroic rescue

Sgt. 1st Class Alwyn Cashe will make history as the first Black service member to receive the Medal of Honor since Vietnam for his heroic efforts rescuing fellow soldiers during a fiery wreck in Iraq.

Navy commander loses job after refusing COVID-19 vaccine

Cmdr. Lucian Kins was relieved of his duties Friday as second in command of the USS Winston Churchill, a destroyer, by Navy Capt. Ken Anderson, commander of Naval Surface Squadron 14.

Bob Dole honored at National Cathedral, World War II memorial

Bob Dole was honored Friday at Washington National Cathedral as top leaders from both parties gathered to display the kind of bipartisanship now rare in modern government, a tribute to the longtime Kansas senator’s ability to practice bare-knuckle politics without losing an overriding sense of civility.

US Navy elite paratroopers parachute into MetLife Stadium ahead of Army- Navy game

The US Navy Elite Paratroopers known as the Leap Frogs practiced parachuting into MetLife Stadium ahead of the Army vs. Navy football game set for Saturday afternoon.

Col. Edward Shames, last 'Band of Brothers' officer, dies at 99

Col. Edward Shames, who was the last surviving officer of “Easy Company,” which inspired the HBO miniseries and book “Band of Brothers,” died at 99.

Navy SEAL Team 8 commander dies from training accident in Virginia

A Navy SEAL commander has died from injuries he got during a training accident in Virginia. Naval Special Warfare Command said Wednesday that Cmdr. Brian Bourgeois, 43, was injured Saturday when he fell while fast-roping down from a helicopter.

Russia-Ukraine conflict: What's behind the recent tensions?

Here’s a look at the roots of the Russia-Ukraine standoff, Russia’s latest military buildup and more background on the tensions.

Operation Holiday Cheer: Long Island sends Christmas trees to troops

Dees' Nursery is donating Christmas trees to be shipped by DHL to U.S. troops serving overseas. The mission is rooted deep in tradition.

3 decades of warnings of an inevitable Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor went unheeded

As we commemorate the 80th anniversary of Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941, warnings of an inevitable Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor were ignored for almost 30 years.

2 North Texas military families surprised with free cars for the holidays

Two people already serving the country got some help over financial hurdles. They were given cars to end some of their money worries.

Here's where 11,000 Afghan refugees are staying in New Jersey

11,000 Afghan refugees are being temporarily housed at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst in Central New Jersey. 40% of them are children under the age of 14.