Human errors, mechanical woes caused Marine tank sinking that killed 9 off San Clemente coast
Inadequate training, shabby maintenance and poor judgment by leaders led to the sinking of a seafaring tank last year off Southern California that killed nine service members, according to findings of a Marine Corps investigation released Thursday.
Inadequate training, shabby maintenance and poor judgment by leaders led to the sinking of a seafaring tank last year off Southern California that killed nine service members, according to findings of a Marine Corps investigation released Thursday.
Arizona congressman wants VA to strip benefits from veterans involved in U.S. Capitol riot
"Any veteran, retiree, or servicemember who attacked the Capitol on January 6 should be stripped of all veterans’ benefits," wrote Rep. Ruben Gallego on Twitter.
"Any veteran, retiree, or servicemember who attacked the Capitol on January 6 should be stripped of all veterans’ benefits," wrote Rep. Ruben Gallego on Twitter.
New brewery in Brooklyn with women, veteran at the helm
Talea Beer Co. co-founders LeAnn Darland and Tara Hankinson opened a brewery, taproom, and coffee shop in Brooklyn. They built the business around inclusivity.
Talea Beer Co. co-founders LeAnn Darland and Tara Hankinson opened a brewery, taproom, and coffee shop in Brooklyn. They built the business around inclusivity.
National Guard caravan transporting COVID-19 vaccine ambushed by gunman
A man is in custody in Texas after police say he ran National Guard troops off the road as they were carrying a shipment of COVID-19 vaccines.
A man is in custody in Texas after police say he ran National Guard troops off the road as they were carrying a shipment of COVID-19 vaccines.
Arizona man arrested after holding National Guardsmen transporting COVID-19 vaccines at gunpoint: cops
Larry Harris, 66, of Willcox, allegedly claimed to be a detective and ordered the unarmed Guardsmen out of their vehicles at gunpoint, according to reports.
Larry Harris, 66, of Willcox, allegedly claimed to be a detective and ordered the unarmed Guardsmen out of their vehicles at gunpoint, according to reports.
Iran made threats against US Army base Fort McNair and a top general: AP sources
Iran has made threats against an Army base in the nation's capital and against the Army’s vice chief of staff, according to two senior U.S. intelligence officials.
Iran has made threats against an Army base in the nation's capital and against the Army’s vice chief of staff, according to two senior U.S. intelligence officials.
Vaccines for Nassau County veterans
Nassau University Medical Center and Nassau Veterans Service Agency are partnering to vaccinate vulnerable veterans.
Nassau University Medical Center and Nassau Veterans Service Agency are partnering to vaccinate vulnerable veterans.
One of Arizona's last surviving Tuskegee Airmen passes away at 95
On March 5, 2021, Arizona lost one of its last surviving Tuskegee Airmen. Retired Air Force Lieutenant Colonel Robert Ashby passed away after a prolific and barrier-breaking life.
On March 5, 2021, Arizona lost one of its last surviving Tuskegee Airmen. Retired Air Force Lieutenant Colonel Robert Ashby passed away after a prolific and barrier-breaking life.
Nearly 2,300 National Guard personnel will stay in DC through May 23: DOD
The Pentagon approved an extension of the National Guard deployment at the U.S. Capitol for about two more months, defense officials announced Tuesday.
The Pentagon approved an extension of the National Guard deployment at the U.S. Capitol for about two more months, defense officials announced Tuesday.
Thunderbirds, Blue Angels debut 12-plane, 18-engine 'Super Delta' joint formation
The COVID-19 pandemic has canceled airshows around the country, but that doesn’t mean that the military’s precision flying teams have been grounded. Now they’re debuting a dramatic new aerial display.
The COVID-19 pandemic has canceled airshows around the country, but that doesn’t mean that the military’s precision flying teams have been grounded. Now they’re debuting a dramatic new aerial display.
Nearly 100 midshipmen recovering from COVID-19 at motel after surge in Naval Academy cases
Nearly 100 Naval Academy midshipmen are recovering from COVID-19 at a hotel in downtown Annapolis after a surge in cases on campus.
Nearly 100 Naval Academy midshipmen are recovering from COVID-19 at a hotel in downtown Annapolis after a surge in cases on campus.
Threat level raised for US troops in Iraq; American contractors put on high alert
Increasing force protection posture may last several days and is considered a routine precaution given current conditions on the ground.
Increasing force protection posture may last several days and is considered a routine precaution given current conditions on the ground.
MacDill AFB 'thrilled' to help 5-year-old girl's spirits soar amid cancer battle
A brave young girl battling cancer achieved her dream of becoming an honorary Air Force pilot this week thanks to the team at MacDill Air Force Base and the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation.
A brave young girl battling cancer achieved her dream of becoming an honorary Air Force pilot this week thanks to the team at MacDill Air Force Base and the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation.
US launches airstrike on facilities in Syria used by Iran-backed militia
The United States launched airstrikes in Syria on Thursday, targeting facilities used by Iranian-backed militia groups. The Pentagon said the strikes were in retaliation for a rocket attack in Iraq earlier this month that killed one civilian contractor and wounded a U.S. service member and other coalition troops.
The United States launched airstrikes in Syria on Thursday, targeting facilities used by Iranian-backed militia groups. The Pentagon said the strikes were in retaliation for a rocket attack in Iraq earlier this month that killed one civilian contractor and wounded a U.S. service member and other coalition troops.
At least 160 Confederate symbols taken down or moved in 2020, SPLC says
At least 160 public Confederate symbols were taken down or moved from public spaces in 2020, according to a new count the Southern Poverty Law Center.
At least 160 public Confederate symbols were taken down or moved from public spaces in 2020, according to a new count the Southern Poverty Law Center.
Arizona woman returns 1950s Purple Heart to man's family after finding it at thrift store
Teresa Ferrin discovered the Purple Heart — along with several other military awards — at a thrift shop in Phoenix where she volunteers once a week.
Teresa Ferrin discovered the Purple Heart — along with several other military awards — at a thrift shop in Phoenix where she volunteers once a week.
Active-duty military begins giving vaccines in New York area
Active-duty personnel began to administer coronavirus vaccine shots at new hubs in New York this week and have been staffing sites in New Jersey since earlier this month.
Active-duty personnel began to administer coronavirus vaccine shots at new hubs in New York this week and have been staffing sites in New Jersey since earlier this month.
Coast Guard, rescue organizations release sea turtles back into Gulf of Mexico after Texas winter storm
A week after volunteers saved thousands of cold-stunned sea turtles from frigid waters in Texas, rescuers have begun releasing the recovered animals back into the Gulf of Mexico.
A week after volunteers saved thousands of cold-stunned sea turtles from frigid waters in Texas, rescuers have begun releasing the recovered animals back into the Gulf of Mexico.
FBI: Ex-NYPD officer attacked cop with flagpole at U.S. Capitol
Thomas Webster is a retired police officer and a former U.S. Marine. He is being held.
Thomas Webster is a retired police officer and a former U.S. Marine. He is being held.
Ex-Florida officer, Marine latest charged in U.S. Capitol riot
The riot came as Congress was working to certify the election of Democratic President Joe Biden, who defeated Republican Donald Trump in November.
The riot came as Congress was working to certify the election of Democratic President Joe Biden, who defeated Republican Donald Trump in November.