Military recruitment lags despite reduced targets, record incentives to boost interest
The military fell short of reserve recruitment goals in all branches since the pandemic started
The military fell short of reserve recruitment goals in all branches since the pandemic started
Marines respond to anti-gay posts after recognizing Pride Month: ‘Have a meritorious day!’
Some Marines in South Carolina are standing their ground after expressing support for Pride Month in a recent Facebook post.
Some Marines in South Carolina are standing their ground after expressing support for Pride Month in a recent Facebook post.
Remembering D-Day: Joy, sadness intertwine at Normandy commemoration
Joy and sadness are pouring out of those on the beaches of Normandy for the 78th anniversary of D-Day.
Joy and sadness are pouring out of those on the beaches of Normandy for the 78th anniversary of D-Day.
Remembering D-Day: A closer look at one of WWII's most chaotic and pivotal battles
On June 6, 1944, the largest air, land and sea invasion in military history took place on the Normandy coast of France.
On June 6, 1944, the largest air, land and sea invasion in military history took place on the Normandy coast of France.
US Navy lieutenant facing prison in Japan over deadly crash
A spring trip with his wife and 3 children to Mt. Fuji ended in tragedy for one U.S. naval officer. Now, he's facing three years in prison for "an accident," his family says.
A spring trip with his wife and 3 children to Mt. Fuji ended in tragedy for one U.S. naval officer. Now, he's facing three years in prison for "an accident," his family says.
WWII veterans flown to Normandy for D-Day anniversary
The 173rd Airborne Brigade said the trip was made possible by civilian benefactors.
The 173rd Airborne Brigade said the trip was made possible by civilian benefactors.
Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee: British monarch celebrates 70-year reign
Four days of celebrations honoring Queen Elizabeth II’s 70 years on the throne were underway Thursday with a display of British military traditions stretching from the days of horse and cannon to the jet age.
Four days of celebrations honoring Queen Elizabeth II’s 70 years on the throne were underway Thursday with a display of British military traditions stretching from the days of horse and cannon to the jet age.
Coast Guard Adm. Linda Fagan becomes first woman to lead a U.S. military branch
In a change of command ceremony in Washington, D.C., attended by President Joe Biden, Adm. Linda Fagan became the commandant of the Coast Guard, making her the first woman to be an armed service chief.
In a change of command ceremony in Washington, D.C., attended by President Joe Biden, Adm. Linda Fagan became the commandant of the Coast Guard, making her the first woman to be an armed service chief.
Biden: US to send medium-range rocket systems to Ukraine
The U.S. plan tries to strike a balance between helping Ukraine battle Russia while not providing arms that could allow Ukraine to hit targets deep inside Russia.
The U.S. plan tries to strike a balance between helping Ukraine battle Russia while not providing arms that could allow Ukraine to hit targets deep inside Russia.
Memorial Day ceremonies in New York
Ceremonies and parades took place across New York City and Long Island to honor those who so bravely gave their lives for the nation.
Ceremonies and parades took place across New York City and Long Island to honor those who so bravely gave their lives for the nation.
Go aboard the USS Bataan at Pier 88 during Fleet Week 2022
The USS Bataan, a Navy Wasp-class amphibious assault ship, is stationed at Pier 88 on Manhattan's West Side.
The USS Bataan, a Navy Wasp-class amphibious assault ship, is stationed at Pier 88 on Manhattan's West Side.
Bethpage Air Show cancels remainder of Saturday show due to severe weather
Forecasted severe storms forced the cancellation of the remainder of the Bethpage Air Show at Jones Beach on Saturday.
Forecasted severe storms forced the cancellation of the remainder of the Bethpage Air Show at Jones Beach on Saturday.
Japan, US conduct fighter jet flight after China drill, North Korea missile firing
Japan’s military says Japanese and U.S. forces conducted a joint fighter jet flight over the Sea of Japan, in an apparent response to a Russia-China joint bomber flight while U.S. President Joe Biden was in Tokyo.
Japan’s military says Japanese and U.S. forces conducted a joint fighter jet flight over the Sea of Japan, in an apparent response to a Russia-China joint bomber flight while U.S. President Joe Biden was in Tokyo.
NJ students honor veterans with Proud to Be an American Day
Somerset VoTech High has held an annual Proud to Be an American Day for the last 15 years. This year, students honored a Marine and an ROTC member who recently died.
Somerset VoTech High has held an annual Proud to Be an American Day for the last 15 years. This year, students honored a Marine and an ROTC member who recently died.
Bethpage Air Show returns to Jones Beach with Blue Angels and Golden Knights
A Memorial Day tradition on Long Island is back as the U.S. Navy Blue Angels and the U.S. Army Golden Knights are expected to perform over Jones Beach.
A Memorial Day tradition on Long Island is back as the U.S. Navy Blue Angels and the U.S. Army Golden Knights are expected to perform over Jones Beach.
Memorial Day: The origin of America's commemoration of fallen troops
Memorial Day is more than just a three-day weekend. It’s the day Americans commemorate those who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving in the armed forces.
Memorial Day is more than just a three-day weekend. It’s the day Americans commemorate those who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving in the armed forces.
Harold Billow, last known survivor of WWII POW massacre, dies at 99
Family and friends are remembering a Pennsylvania man who was the last known survivor of a World War II POW massacre that occurred during the Battle of the Bulge.
Family and friends are remembering a Pennsylvania man who was the last known survivor of a World War II POW massacre that occurred during the Battle of the Bulge.
NJ artist gives veterans preview of sculpture for World War I Memorial
The U.S. World War One Centennial Commission chose New Jersey sculptor Sabin Howard to create a sculpture for the national memorial to remember a war they feared would be forgotten.
The U.S. World War One Centennial Commission chose New Jersey sculptor Sabin Howard to create a sculpture for the national memorial to remember a war they feared would be forgotten.
Sculptures for World War I monument
New Jersey-based sculptor Sabin Howard is working on what will become the nation's official World War I monument in Washington, D.C.
New Jersey-based sculptor Sabin Howard is working on what will become the nation's official World War I monument in Washington, D.C.
Panel recommends new names for Fort Bragg, 8 other Army bases
An independent commission is recommending new names for nine Army posts that now commemorate Confederate officers.
An independent commission is recommending new names for nine Army posts that now commemorate Confederate officers.