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.
12 National Guard members removed from Biden inauguration security mission
Twelve National Guard members have been removed from inauguration security after they were found to have ties with right-wing militia groups or posted extremist views online.
Twelve National Guard members have been removed from inauguration security after they were found to have ties with right-wing militia groups or posted extremist views online.
Illinois National Guard activated to protect downtown Springfield ahead of inauguration
Hundreds of members of the Illinois National Guard have been sent to protect downtown Springfield in wake of FBI warnings that state capital cities could be targeted leading up to the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden.
Hundreds of members of the Illinois National Guard have been sent to protect downtown Springfield in wake of FBI warnings that state capital cities could be targeted leading up to the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden.
Dorothy Schmidt Cole, oldest living Marine, dies at the age of 107
Dorothy Schmidt Cole, recognized last year as the oldest living U.S. Marine, has died at age 107.
Dorothy Schmidt Cole, recognized last year as the oldest living U.S. Marine, has died at age 107.
Twice as many troops in DC for inauguration than in Afghanistan and Iraq combined
The head of the National Guard says at least 10,000 troops will be deployed in D.C. by Saturday, and an additional 5,000 could be requested from other states.
The head of the National Guard says at least 10,000 troops will be deployed in D.C. by Saturday, and an additional 5,000 could be requested from other states.
DC pizza shop takes donations to help feed National Guard members stationed at US Capitol
A D.C. area pizza shop is taking donations to help feed National Guard members stationed at the U.S. Capitol.
A D.C. area pizza shop is taking donations to help feed National Guard members stationed at the U.S. Capitol.
Niles Army veteran suing Walmart, Amazon for using his image without consent
From fighting for his country to waging a war against corporate America, a Niles veteran says he has been re-traumatized by Amazon and Walmart after the companies sold his image for profit.
From fighting for his country to waging a war against corporate America, a Niles veteran says he has been re-traumatized by Amazon and Walmart after the companies sold his image for profit.
National Guard troops sleep on Capitol floor as House nears Trump impeachment vote
The National Guard members were pictured resting on the Capitol floor, many armed, with riot shields stacked nearby. Thousands have been called in to protect the area in wake of the deadly pro-Trump riot.
The National Guard members were pictured resting on the Capitol floor, many armed, with riot shields stacked nearby. Thousands have been called in to protect the area in wake of the deadly pro-Trump riot.
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
Polk County man to run 100 miles with 2 hatchets for wounded special operations warriors
Josh Andrews pushes himself to new limits to bring attention to his favorite charity, The Special Operations Warrior Foundation, which supports military families.
Josh Andrews pushes himself to new limits to bring attention to his favorite charity, The Special Operations Warrior Foundation, which supports military families.
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.
U.S. serviceman from Florida charged in Rockford bowling alley shooting that killed 3
Authorities say a 37-year-old U.S. serviceman from Florida has been charged with three counts of murder and three counts of first-degree attempted murder following a shooting at a bowling alley in Rockford Saturday night.
Authorities say a 37-year-old U.S. serviceman from Florida has been charged with three counts of murder and three counts of first-degree attempted murder following a shooting at a bowling alley in Rockford Saturday night.
'I thought it wasn't real': Marine surprises family with homecoming
It was a holiday present that Monica Cabrera would treasure forever.
It was a holiday present that Monica Cabrera would treasure forever.
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.
Army general apologizes for "miscommunication" over COVID-19 vaccine shipments
The Army general in charge of getting COVID-19 vaccines across the United States apologized on Saturday for “miscommunication” with states over the number of doses to be delivered in the early stages of distribution.
The Army general in charge of getting COVID-19 vaccines across the United States apologized on Saturday for “miscommunication” with states over the number of doses to be delivered in the early stages of distribution.
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.