Senate confirms Biden pick Denis McDonough as VA secretary
The Senate has overwhelmingly voted to confirm President Joe Biden’s pick to oversee the Department of Veterans Affairs.
The Senate has overwhelmingly voted to confirm President Joe Biden’s pick to oversee the Department of Veterans Affairs.
DOD issues order requiring face masks on all military installations
Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin signed a memo on Thursday ordering all individuals present on U.S. military installations to wear face masks under the most recent CDC guidelines.
Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin signed a memo on Thursday ordering all individuals present on U.S. military installations to wear face masks under the most recent CDC guidelines.
Idaho National Guard identifies three soldiers killed in Black Hawk crash
The Idaho Army National Guard has identified the three soldiers who were killed in a Black Hawk helicopter crash Tuesday night.
The Idaho Army National Guard has identified the three soldiers who were killed in a Black Hawk helicopter crash Tuesday night.
3 Idaho National Guard personnel killed in Black Hawk crash
Three National Guard pilots were killed in a crash Tuesday night outside of Boise during a routine training flight.
Three National Guard pilots were killed in a crash Tuesday night outside of Boise during a routine training flight.
Meet the bomber pilot who will be leading the Super Bowl flyover
Captain Sarah Kociuba has a pretty impressive resume. She’s a B-2 instructor pilot, has flown more than 90 combat missions, and has more than 1,700 flying hours in five different aircraft.
Captain Sarah Kociuba has a pretty impressive resume. She’s a B-2 instructor pilot, has flown more than 90 combat missions, and has more than 1,700 flying hours in five different aircraft.
'Captain Tom,' 100-year-old veteran who raised millions for COVID-19 relief, dies after testing positive
The 100-year-old British war veteran, who captivated the nation by raising more than $40 million toward COVID-19 relief last year, died after testing positive for the virus.
The 100-year-old British war veteran, who captivated the nation by raising more than $40 million toward COVID-19 relief last year, died after testing positive for the virus.
‘I fight for them’: Maine veteran builds temporary housing for fellow vets who are homeless
A Maine veteran is giving back to other veterans who are struggling with homelessness amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
A Maine veteran is giving back to other veterans who are struggling with homelessness amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
'Captain Tom,' 100-year-old veteran who raised millions for COVID relief, hospitalized with virus
Captain Sir Tom Moore raised more than $40 million toward COVID-19 relief last year, and now he’s been admitted to the hospital after testing positive and having trouble breathing.
Captain Sir Tom Moore raised more than $40 million toward COVID-19 relief last year, and now he’s been admitted to the hospital after testing positive and having trouble breathing.
US Army approves new hairstyles, nail color for women
Female soldiers can let their hair down, and flash a little nail color under new rules being approved by the Army. But male soldiers will still have to shave.
Female soldiers can let their hair down, and flash a little nail color under new rules being approved by the Army. But male soldiers will still have to shave.
Biden reverses Trump's ban on transgender people in military
President Joe Biden is set to issue an executive order to reverse a Pentagon policy that largely bars transgender individuals from joining the military, dumping a ban ordered by President Donald Trump in a tweet during his first year in office.
President Joe Biden is set to issue an executive order to reverse a Pentagon policy that largely bars transgender individuals from joining the military, dumping a ban ordered by President Donald Trump in a tweet during his first year in office.
More than 100 National Guard members in DC test positive for coronavirus
10,600 National Guard members are still in DC
10,600 National Guard members are still in DC
3 NY Guardsmen killed in helicopter crash were experienced pilots
The three National Guard members killed when a helicopter crashed in an upstate New York field this week were experienced pilots.
The three National Guard members killed when a helicopter crashed in an upstate New York field this week were experienced pilots.
National Guard troops forced out of Capitol, relocated to nearby parking garage
A day after President Joe Biden’s inauguration went off with only a handful of minor arrests and incidents, more than 15,000 National Guard members are preparing to leave Washington, D.C. and head home.
A day after President Joe Biden’s inauguration went off with only a handful of minor arrests and incidents, more than 15,000 National Guard members are preparing to leave Washington, D.C. and head home.
Bodies of soldiers killed in NY chopper crash recovered
The troops died when their UH-60 Black Hawk medical evacuation helicopter crashed in a farmer's field in rural Mendon, south of Rochester, around 6:30 p.m. Wednesday.
The troops died when their UH-60 Black Hawk medical evacuation helicopter crashed in a farmer's field in rural Mendon, south of Rochester, around 6:30 p.m. Wednesday.
Senate OKs waiver allowing Biden's secretary of defense pick, Gen. Lloyd Austin, to serve in role
The Democratic-controlled Congress easily passed legislation Thursday required to confirm retired Gen. Lloyd Austin as President Joe Biden’s secretary of defense, brushing aside concerns that his retirement occurred inside the seven-year window that safeguards civilian leadership of the military.
The Democratic-controlled Congress easily passed legislation Thursday required to confirm retired Gen. Lloyd Austin as President Joe Biden’s secretary of defense, brushing aside concerns that his retirement occurred inside the seven-year window that safeguards civilian leadership of the military.
3 dead in helicopter crash in western New York, National Guard says
Three National Guard members on a routine training flight were killed Wednesday when their helicopter crashed in a western New York town, an official said.
Three National Guard members on a routine training flight were killed Wednesday when their helicopter crashed in a western New York town, an official said.
Biden, Harris lay wreath at Tomb of the Unknowns in Arlington National Cemetery
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris attended a wreath-laying ceremony after the inauguration Wednesday at Arlington National Cemetery's Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, a tradition among incoming administrations.
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris attended a wreath-laying ceremony after the inauguration Wednesday at Arlington National Cemetery's Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, a tradition among incoming administrations.
Soldier arrested in plot to blow up NYC 9/11 Memorial
A U.S. Army soldier was arrested Tuesday in Georgia on charges that he plotted to blow up New York City's 9/11 Memorial and attack U.S. soldiers in the Middle East, authorities said Tuesday.
A U.S. Army soldier was arrested Tuesday in Georgia on charges that he plotted to blow up New York City's 9/11 Memorial and attack U.S. soldiers in the Middle East, authorities said Tuesday.
New York-area National Guard units assisting with inauguration security
National Guard members from New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut answered the call from the Pentagon to help local and federal law enforcement agencies protect the U.S. Capitol.
National Guard members from New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut answered the call from the Pentagon to help local and federal law enforcement agencies protect the U.S. Capitol.
12 National Guard members removed from DC mission
Twelve U.S. Army National Guard members have been removed from the presidential inauguration security mission.
Twelve U.S. Army National Guard members have been removed from the presidential inauguration security mission.