Marine vet whose legs were blown off in Iraq now is only 2nd double amputee police officer in US
A Marine veteran from Texas who had his legs blown off by a roadside bomb in Iraq has become only the second double amputee police officer in the United States.
A Marine veteran from Texas who had his legs blown off by a roadside bomb in Iraq has become only the second double amputee police officer in the United States.
Biden's Pentagon nominee Gen. Lloyd Austin puts some Democrats in a bind
President-elect Joe Biden’s nomination of retired Army Gen. Lloyd Austin to be secretary of defense has put some Senate Democrats in a bind.
President-elect Joe Biden’s nomination of retired Army Gen. Lloyd Austin to be secretary of defense has put some Senate Democrats in a bind.
Officials fire or suspend 14 Fort Hood officers, enlisted soldiers after investigation
The Army says it has fired or suspended 14 officers and enlisted soldiers after an investigation into soldier safety and well-being at Fort Hood.
The Army says it has fired or suspended 14 officers and enlisted soldiers after an investigation into soldier safety and well-being at Fort Hood.
Chuck Yeager, the first man to break the sound barrier, dead at 97
The legendary pilot and retired brigadier general became the first man to fly faster than the speed of sound
The legendary pilot and retired brigadier general became the first man to fly faster than the speed of sound
Pearl Harbor survivors remember 1941 attack from afar due to pandemic
On Pearl Harbor Day, elderly survivors stayed home to pay respects from afar due to the coronavirus pandemic.
On Pearl Harbor Day, elderly survivors stayed home to pay respects from afar due to the coronavirus pandemic.
One of last living Tuskegee Airmen celebrates 101 birthday in Bethesda
A major milestone for one of the last living Tuskegee Airmen.
A major milestone for one of the last living Tuskegee Airmen.
U.S. Marine Corps cracks down on drug violations, begins random LSD testing
Military leaders say several marines and sailors aren’t getting the message that drugs aren’t tolerated, and now they’re cracking down on violations.
Military leaders say several marines and sailors aren’t getting the message that drugs aren’t tolerated, and now they’re cracking down on violations.
Fort Bragg soldier killed on Outer Banks had been decapitated: reports
Spc. Enrique Roman-Martinez was a 82nd Airborne Division paratrooper.
Spc. Enrique Roman-Martinez was a 82nd Airborne Division paratrooper.
Trump orders approximately 700 US troops to leave Somalia
The Pentagon says President Donald Trump has ordered most of the approximately 700 troops in Somalia to leave the country.
The Pentagon says President Donald Trump has ordered most of the approximately 700 troops in Somalia to leave the country.
Pentagon switches troops' Thanksgiving meals to 'grab-and-go' takeout, halts dining hall feasts amid pandemic
U.S. military troops deployed overseas will enjoy more than 250,000 pounds of Thanksgiving food in a “grab-and-go” fashion, as the Department of Defense does away with traditional holiday gatherings in dining halls to prevent the spread of the coronavirus among service members.
U.S. military troops deployed overseas will enjoy more than 250,000 pounds of Thanksgiving food in a “grab-and-go” fashion, as the Department of Defense does away with traditional holiday gatherings in dining halls to prevent the spread of the coronavirus among service members.
27 COVID deaths at LaSalle vets nursing home prompts probe
State officials have launched investigations into a coronavirus outbreak at a veterans nursing home in Illinois that has infected nearly 200 residents and staff members, and killed 27 veterans.
State officials have launched investigations into a coronavirus outbreak at a veterans nursing home in Illinois that has infected nearly 200 residents and staff members, and killed 27 veterans.
Lakeland Army reservist is 10th U.S. military member to die from COVID-19
U.S. Army Reserve Sgt. 1st Class Calvin Ogletree was always big on the military. He joined the Army right after graduating from Kathleen High School. Eventually, he did tours in Iraq, Bosnia, and elsewhere, and always lived to tell about it.
U.S. Army Reserve Sgt. 1st Class Calvin Ogletree was always big on the military. He joined the Army right after graduating from Kathleen High School. Eventually, he did tours in Iraq, Bosnia, and elsewhere, and always lived to tell about it.
Trump reverses 'ridiculous' decision to cancel 'Wreaths Across America' at Arlington
The annual event honors the memory of fallen soldiers and is scheduled for December 19
The annual event honors the memory of fallen soldiers and is scheduled for December 19
Pentagon to cut troop levels to 2,500 in Iraq, Afghanistan
Acting Defense Secretary Christopher Miller on Tuesday announced plans to reduce U.S. troop levels in Iraq and Afghanistan, saying the decision fulfills President Donald Trump’s pledge to bring forces home when conditions were met that kept the U.S. and its allies safe.
Acting Defense Secretary Christopher Miller on Tuesday announced plans to reduce U.S. troop levels in Iraq and Afghanistan, saying the decision fulfills President Donald Trump’s pledge to bring forces home when conditions were met that kept the U.S. and its allies safe.
Trump to order troop reductions in Afghanistan and Iraq
The Trump administration is expected to cut the number of US troops in Afghanistan almost in half by mid-January, along with reducing the amount of soldiers in Iraq. "We met the challenge; we gave it our all," the president's new Pentagon chief said. "Now, it's time to come home."
The Trump administration is expected to cut the number of US troops in Afghanistan almost in half by mid-January, along with reducing the amount of soldiers in Iraq. "We met the challenge; we gave it our all," the president's new Pentagon chief said. "Now, it's time to come home."
Retired US Marine and his wife welcome newborn son on Marine Corps' 245th birthday
A retired Florida U.S. Marine Corps staff sergeant and his wife welcomed their first son on the military branch’s 245th birthday.
A retired Florida U.S. Marine Corps staff sergeant and his wife welcomed their first son on the military branch’s 245th birthday.
5 sisters from two families graduate Marine Corps training together
Two sets of sisters -- five in all -- graduated from the Marine Corps recruit training together over the weekend. The Department of Defense called them "sisters by blood, now sisters-in-arms."
Two sets of sisters -- five in all -- graduated from the Marine Corps recruit training together over the weekend. The Department of Defense called them "sisters by blood, now sisters-in-arms."
Soldier from Illinois among five Americans killed in helicopter crash in Egypt
Sgt. Jeremy Cain Sherman of Watseka, Illinois, was killed in a helicopter crash in Egypt's Sinai Peninsula on Thursday. Four other soldiers were also killed: Capt. Seth Vernon Vandekamp, Chief Warrant Officer Dallas Garza, Chief Warrant Officer Marwan Sameh Ghabour and Staff Sgt. Kyle Robert McKee.
Sgt. Jeremy Cain Sherman of Watseka, Illinois, was killed in a helicopter crash in Egypt's Sinai Peninsula on Thursday. Four other soldiers were also killed: Capt. Seth Vernon Vandekamp, Chief Warrant Officer Dallas Garza, Chief Warrant Officer Marwan Sameh Ghabour and Staff Sgt. Kyle Robert McKee.
Hundreds of veterans, family members gather in Orland Park to honor those who've served
The mournful sound of Taps echoed across the Veterans Memorial in Orland Park on Wednesday.
The mournful sound of Taps echoed across the Veterans Memorial in Orland Park on Wednesday.
Chicago community gives back to veterans on their day
Hundreds of free meals were given out to veterans Wednesday as a way to say "thank you." It was made possible by the support of an Illinois restauranteur and his generous customers.
Hundreds of free meals were given out to veterans Wednesday as a way to say "thank you." It was made possible by the support of an Illinois restauranteur and his generous customers.