14 National Guard soldiers hurt in Virginia when military bus overturns

More than a dozen National Guard members were injured when a military bus transporting 25 soldiers overturned in Central Virginia, according to police.

U.S. Navy denies Bucs rookie Cameron Kinley’s request to delay service

Kinley graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy two weeks ago. He was president of his graduating class and the first athlete to have that title since 1991.

Supreme Court won't review if men-only draft registration is sex discrimination

The Supreme Court rejected to hear the case of whether the government can continue to require men alone, and not women, to register for the draft when they turn 18.

Last surviving Soviet soldier who liberated Auschwitz dies at 98

After the war, David Dushman visited schools to tell students about the war and the horrors of the Holocaust. He also regularly dusted off his military medals to participate in veterans gatherings.

D-Day: Normandy commemorates 77th anniversary of allied invasion

Several ceremonies are scheduled on Sunday to commemorate the 77th anniversary of D-Day that led to the liberation of France and Europe from the German occupation.

US Navy's soft sugar cookie recipe from WWII, and how to make it at home

Sugar cookies were one of the easiest desserts to make in large batches, and here's how you can make the US Navy's recipe that dates back to World War II.

American Legion official resigns over muting veteran's mic on Memorial Day

An American Legion official from Hudson, Ohio resigned his leadership role Friday amid the backlash for muting a veteran’s microphone during his Memorial Day speech.

Fully autonomous drone was used to ‘hunt down’ soldiers, UN says

A Turkish-made military drone was reportedly used to “hunt down” soldiers in Libya completely autonomously, according to a recent report by the United Nations.

Raccoon chases soldiers out of armored vehicle in Colorado

A raccoon caused a panic when it chased soldiers out of an armored vehicle at Fort Carson in Colorado on June 1.

NYPD: Vandals 'desecrated' Vietnam memorial in Queens

The office of Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz posted a video showing Parks Department workers covering up profane graffiti scrawled on a Vietnam memorial in Elmhurst.

Memorial Day 2021: U.S., emerging from pandemic, honors the fallen

A nation slowly emerging from restrictions imposed by the coronavirus pandemic honored generations of fallen U.S. veterans on a Memorial Day observed without the severe pandemic restrictions that affected the day of tribute just a year ago.

Bethpage Air Show takes flight on Memorial Day

This is the first time the Bethpage Air Show at Jones Beach State Park was held on Memorial Day.

'Band of brothers': Guards keep eternal watch over Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

President Joe Biden marked Memorial Day 2021 with a visit to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery, a monument steeped in history and mystery.

American flags allegedly stolen at Los Angeles National Cemetery

On a day dedicated to honoring our fallen heroes, police were investigating after American flags were allegedly stolen at the Los Angeles National Cemetery.

Veterans return to Memorial Day traditions as pandemic eases

After more than a year of isolation, American veterans are embracing a more traditional Memorial Day. They say wreath-laying ceremonies, barbecues at local vets halls and other familiar events are a welcome chance to reconnect with fellow service members and renew solemn traditions honoring the nation's war dead.

Biden attends Memorial Day wreath-laying ceremony, pays tribute to fallen soldiers

President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris were among those who attended a wreath-laying ceremony Monday at Arlington National Cemetery to mark the annual Memorial Day holiday dedicated to those who paid the ultimate sacrifice.

Military father surprises daughter at high school graduation

A high school senior thought she was going to just get her diploma at graduation, but instead, she got a surprise visit from her military father who was deployed overseas.