Coast Guardsman who died in WWII POW camp to be buried in New York
Lt. Thomas J.E. Crotty's capture during World War II made him the first Coast Guard prisoner of war since the War of 1812. With his burial in his hometown of Buffalo this weekend, he may end up being the last of the Coast Guard's missing service members to be repatriated, a Coast Guard historian said.
Lt. Thomas J.E. Crotty's capture during World War II made him the first Coast Guard prisoner of war since the War of 1812. With his burial in his hometown of Buffalo this weekend, he may end up being the last of the Coast Guard's missing service members to be repatriated, a Coast Guard historian said.
Have excess Halloween candy? Operation Gratitude seeks sweet donations to put in military care packages
Operation Gratitude, a nonprofit organization focused on giving back to military and public service personnel, is asking for donations for its annual Halloween Candy Give-Back.
Operation Gratitude, a nonprofit organization focused on giving back to military and public service personnel, is asking for donations for its annual Halloween Candy Give-Back.
Trump identifies 'Conan,' military dog in Baghdadi raid, says she will visit White House
President Donald Trump shared a photo of the heroic military dog on Twitter, who he later identified as “Conan" and said would be visiting Washington, D.C. soon.
President Donald Trump shared a photo of the heroic military dog on Twitter, who he later identified as “Conan" and said would be visiting Washington, D.C. soon.
President Trump declassifies photo of K9 injured in mission to kill ISIS leader
President Donald Trump tweeted a photo of the K9 reportedly injured during a mission to kill a leader within the terrorist organization ISIS.
President Donald Trump tweeted a photo of the K9 reportedly injured during a mission to kill a leader within the terrorist organization ISIS.
Raytheon delivers first laser anti-drone system to Air Force
Defense contractor Raytheon has delivered a first high-energy laser counter-unmanned aerial system (UAS) to the U.S. Air Force.
Defense contractor Raytheon has delivered a first high-energy laser counter-unmanned aerial system (UAS) to the U.S. Air Force.
West Point cadet found dead
A missing West Point cadet from California was found dead Tuesday night at the military academy in New York.
A missing West Point cadet from California was found dead Tuesday night at the military academy in New York.
Soldier surprises students who began writing letters to him in kindergarten while he was deployed in Iraq
Thirteen years after becoming pen pals with a group of kindergarten students in Georgia, a U.S. Army brigadier general surprised the now-high school seniors at their school in a heartwarming first in-person meeting.
Thirteen years after becoming pen pals with a group of kindergarten students in Georgia, a U.S. Army brigadier general surprised the now-high school seniors at their school in a heartwarming first in-person meeting.
West Point cadet missing with his weapon
An extensive search is underway for a cadet at West Point who has gone missing.
An extensive search is underway for a cadet at West Point who has gone missing.
Researchers find second warship from WWII Battle of Midway
A crew of deep-sea explorers and historians looking for lost World War II warships have found a second Japanese aircraft carrier that went down in the historic Battle of Midway.
A crew of deep-sea explorers and historians looking for lost World War II warships have found a second Japanese aircraft carrier that went down in the historic Battle of Midway.
Vietnam Marine veteran in New Mexico hospice care reunites with beloved dog one last time
A New Mexico veteran who served with the Marines in Vietnam said a final goodbye last week to the beloved dog he had to put up for adoption when he entered hospice care.
A New Mexico veteran who served with the Marines in Vietnam said a final goodbye last week to the beloved dog he had to put up for adoption when he entered hospice care.
Fort Stewart training accident leaves 3 soldiers dead, 3 injured, officials say
Three soldiers were killed and three others were hospitalized after a training accident at Fort Stewart in Georgia on Sunday, according to officials.
Three soldiers were killed and three others were hospitalized after a training accident at Fort Stewart in Georgia on Sunday, according to officials.
Soldier who amputated leg to save tank crew: 'It's the best thing that's ever happened to me'
"Every day I wake up and look at it, and I remember how close I was to losing it all. And I'm still here," he said. "I managed to survive, and this is just the scar I walked away with."
"Every day I wake up and look at it, and I remember how close I was to losing it all. And I'm still here," he said. "I managed to survive, and this is just the scar I walked away with."
Remembering the Vietnam War protests
Millions of Americans protested the Vietnam War. Many of them were active-duty service members, who ended up serving time behind bars for taking a stand against the war. Some of them gathered with other activists on Friday for a photo exhibition, book launch and symposium at Columbia University.
Millions of Americans protested the Vietnam War. Many of them were active-duty service members, who ended up serving time behind bars for taking a stand against the war. Some of them gathered with other activists on Friday for a photo exhibition, book launch and symposium at Columbia University.
Coast Guard offloads $92 million worth of cocaine in San Diego
The Coast Guard unloaded nearly 7,000 pounds of illegal narcotics off the coast of San Diego between July and October.
The Coast Guard unloaded nearly 7,000 pounds of illegal narcotics off the coast of San Diego between July and October.
Republicans rebuke Trump for pulling troops from northern Syria
Trump's decision to pull American troops out of northern Syria — triggering a deadly Turkish invasion targeting the U.S.'s erstwhile Syrian Kurdish allies — has unmuzzled GOP lawmakers in a manner seldom seen since Trump entered the White House.
Trump's decision to pull American troops out of northern Syria — triggering a deadly Turkish invasion targeting the U.S.'s erstwhile Syrian Kurdish allies — has unmuzzled GOP lawmakers in a manner seldom seen since Trump entered the White House.
Trump defends Syria pullout
Even GOP lawmakers are slamming President Trump for pulling American troops out of northern Syria, triggering Turkey to invade and target Syrian Kurds.
Even GOP lawmakers are slamming President Trump for pulling American troops out of northern Syria, triggering Turkey to invade and target Syrian Kurds.
U.S. Marine veteran faces deportation
A U.S. military veteran faced deportation after serving time in prison.
A U.S. military veteran faced deportation after serving time in prison.
First African-American female combat pilot spreads message of making the 'gutsy move'
Vernice "FlyGirl" Armour, the country's first African-American female combat pilot joins us on The Nine.
Vernice "FlyGirl" Armour, the country's first African-American female combat pilot joins us on The Nine.
Master Sgt. Mark Allen dies 10 years after being shot while searching for Army deserter
Retired Army Master Sgt. Mark Allen died on Saturday, 10 years after he was shot while looking for a missing soldier in Afghanistan back in 2009. He was 46.
Retired Army Master Sgt. Mark Allen died on Saturday, 10 years after he was shot while looking for a missing soldier in Afghanistan back in 2009. He was 46.
Francis Currey, one of three remaining WWII Medal of Honor recipients, dies at 94
Currey joined the U.S. Army in 1944 when he was just 17.
Currey joined the U.S. Army in 1944 when he was just 17.