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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
US marks 80 years since Pearl Harbor attack; President Biden visits WWII Memorial
The nation is marking 80 years since the bombing of Pearl Harbor by remembering those killed in the attack that launched the U.S. into World War II.
The nation is marking 80 years since the bombing of Pearl Harbor by remembering those killed in the attack that launched the U.S. into World War II.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Pearl Harbor: Timeline of critical events that led up to 1941 attack
Here is a timeline of the critical events that led up to, and following, the 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor.
Here is a timeline of the critical events that led up to, and following, the 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor.
WWII veterans reunited at Long Island museum after honor flight
The American Airpower Museum and Honor Flight Long Island honored men and women who served during World War II.
The American Airpower Museum and Honor Flight Long Island honored men and women who served during World War II.
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.
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.
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.
Biden signs 4 bills aimed at supporting veterans and their families
President Joe Biden signed four bills into law that aim to assist U.S. veterans and their families, including additional funding and support for maternity care.
President Joe Biden signed four bills into law that aim to assist U.S. veterans and their families, including additional funding and support for maternity care.
Former Pentagon chief Mark Esper sues to publish parts of memoir
The lawsuit, which was filed Sunday in U.S. District Court in Washington, describes the memoir, “A Sacred Oath,” as an account of Esper’s tenure as Army secretary from 2017 to 2019 and his 18 months as defense secretary, which ended when Trump fired him in a tweet just days after the president lost his reelection bid.
The lawsuit, which was filed Sunday in U.S. District Court in Washington, describes the memoir, “A Sacred Oath,” as an account of Esper’s tenure as Army secretary from 2017 to 2019 and his 18 months as defense secretary, which ended when Trump fired him in a tweet just days after the president lost his reelection bid.
West Point cadets trying to steal Navy mascot grabbed the wrong goat
West Point cadets on a mission to nab the U.S. Naval Academy's mascot ahead of the annual Army-Navy football game infiltrated a farm near Annapolis, Maryland, chased the spooked goats, and grabbed one named Bill. But it was the wrong Bill.
West Point cadets on a mission to nab the U.S. Naval Academy's mascot ahead of the annual Army-Navy football game infiltrated a farm near Annapolis, Maryland, chased the spooked goats, and grabbed one named Bill. But it was the wrong Bill.
Navy sailors forced to take out loans after being shorted on pay
There is no data on how many sailors have been affected by the delays.
There is no data on how many sailors have been affected by the delays.
Women to register for military draft under proposed defense spending bill
The $768 billion National Defense Authorization Act of 2022 would require every person to register for the military draft.
The $768 billion National Defense Authorization Act of 2022 would require every person to register for the military draft.
Navy sailors who refuse COVID-19 vaccine will be discharged, face other administrative actions
Active-duty sailors had until Nov. 14 to get their last dose of the vaccine.
Active-duty sailors had until Nov. 14 to get their last dose of the vaccine.