U.S. military icebreaker patrolling polar region
The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Polar Star is in Alaska for a stop after spending the first 30-days of a months-long Arctic deployment.
The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Polar Star is in Alaska for a stop after spending the first 30-days of a months-long Arctic deployment.
UK judge rejects US extradition request for Julian Assange
A British judge has rejected the United States’ request to extradite WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange to face espionage charges.
A British judge has rejected the United States’ request to extradite WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange to face espionage charges.
Army drill sergeant found dead in car in Texas, was shot multiple times: reports
Sgt. Jessica Mitchell's shooting death followed that of her 18-year-old brother in 2017, a report said
Sgt. Jessica Mitchell's shooting death followed that of her 18-year-old brother in 2017, a report said
Senate overrides Trump’s veto of annual defense policy bill
In a rare New Year’s Day session, the Republican-led Senate voted to override President Donald Trump’s veto of the annual defense bill, the first of his presidency.
In a rare New Year’s Day session, the Republican-led Senate voted to override President Donald Trump’s veto of the annual defense bill, the first of his presidency.
COVID-19 vaccine rollout to US troops overseas gets underway
Troops based in Japan, South Korea and Europe were among the first to receive the vaccine amid rising cases of the coronavirus around the world.
Troops based in Japan, South Korea and Europe were among the first to receive the vaccine amid rising cases of the coronavirus around the world.
Army son surprises St. Pete police sergeant with holiday homecoming
Lieutenants with the St Petersburg Police Department helped to orchestrate a homecoming surprise for one of their colleagues on Christmas Eve.
Lieutenants with the St Petersburg Police Department helped to orchestrate a homecoming surprise for one of their colleagues on Christmas Eve.
Military funeral honors for veterans in New York dropped amid pandemic
The New York National Guard conducted about 2,200 fewer ceremonies this year compared to last.
The New York National Guard conducted about 2,200 fewer ceremonies this year compared to last.
Soldier charged in Rockford shooting may have PTSD, lawyer says
An attorney for a U.S. Army special forces sergeant arrested in what authorities called an apparently random shooting at an Illinois bowling alley that left three people dead told an initial hearing Monday that her client may suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder.
An attorney for a U.S. Army special forces sergeant arrested in what authorities called an apparently random shooting at an Illinois bowling alley that left three people dead told an initial hearing Monday that her client may suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder.
Valley veteran 'overwhelmed' by generous strangers after sharing his difficult journey
A Valley veteran was in a 30-day coma and woke up to eviction and his things auctioned off. He was then scammed out of $2,000 while trying to find a new home. Now a month later, it's all changed for him.
A Valley veteran was in a 30-day coma and woke up to eviction and his things auctioned off. He was then scammed out of $2,000 while trying to find a new home. Now a month later, it's all changed for him.
Arizona man who died in Pearl Harbor attack identified decades later
Arizona man, Carl Johnson, died at the age of 18 in the attack on Pearl Harbor. He was finally identified by the Navy decades later and his remains will be buried in Phoenix, fulfilling his parent's dream of having him home once again.
Arizona man, Carl Johnson, died at the age of 18 in the attack on Pearl Harbor. He was finally identified by the Navy decades later and his remains will be buried in Phoenix, fulfilling his parent's dream of having him home once again.
Dozens of West Point cadets accused of cheating on exam
Cheating at the U.S. Military Academy came to light when instructors saw irregularities while grading the exam.
Cheating at the U.S. Military Academy came to light when instructors saw irregularities while grading the exam.
Missing Fort Drum soldier found dead, another soldier held
A 20-year-old soldier from Tennessee who went missing from New York state's Fort Drum was found dead, officials said Sunday, adding that an investigation has been launched.
A 20-year-old soldier from Tennessee who went missing from New York state's Fort Drum was found dead, officials said Sunday, adding that an investigation has been launched.
Vice President Mike Pence announces new name for Space Force members: ‘Guardians’
"It is my honor on behalf of the president of the United States to announce that henceforth the men and women of the United States Space Force will be known as ‘Guardians,’" Pence said during the ceremony.
"It is my honor on behalf of the president of the United States to announce that henceforth the men and women of the United States Space Force will be known as ‘Guardians,’" Pence said during the ceremony.
Video captures delivery driver stopping to salute home of Air National Guard member
Video from the homeowner’s Ring camera captured the meaningful gesture on Dec. 12 at a home in Michigan.
Video from the homeowner’s Ring camera captured the meaningful gesture on Dec. 12 at a home in Michigan.
Retired Air Force colonel, 93, whittles walking sticks to raise money for food bank
A 93-year-old retired Air Force colonel, known as "Mr. Fix It" to his grandchildren, is using his handyman talents to give back to the community.
A 93-year-old retired Air Force colonel, known as "Mr. Fix It" to his grandchildren, is using his handyman talents to give back to the community.
Massive hack may have exposed deep U.S. secrets
The possibilities of what deeply held secrets might have been stolen in a disciplined, monthslong operation are mind-boggling.
The possibilities of what deeply held secrets might have been stolen in a disciplined, monthslong operation are mind-boggling.
WWII vet who went viral for daily Coors Light habit turns 103, still drinks beer
It’s (still) beer o’clock for Andrew E. Slavonic.
It’s (still) beer o’clock for Andrew E. Slavonic.
Pence announces Space Force bases, plans for honoring Chuck Yeager
Two military installations in Florida will be the first to carry the "Space Force" moniker, Vice President Mike Pence announced during a visit to the Kennedy Space Center on Wednesday.
Two military installations in Florida will be the first to carry the "Space Force" moniker, Vice President Mike Pence announced during a visit to the Kennedy Space Center on Wednesday.
Pentagon prepares small-scale first round of vaccinations
The Defense Department will distribute the vaccine at 16 defense sites in the United States and abroad in its initial round.
The Defense Department will distribute the vaccine at 16 defense sites in the United States and abroad in its initial round.
Biden's Pentagon nominee Gen. Lloyd Austin puts some Democrats in a bind
President-elect Joe Biden’s nomination of retired Army Gen. Lloyd Austin to be secretary of defense has put some Senate Democrats in a bind.
President-elect Joe Biden’s nomination of retired Army Gen. Lloyd Austin to be secretary of defense has put some Senate Democrats in a bind.