Search continues for 8 U.S. service members lost after their 26-ton water assault vehicle sinks
The search continued Saturday for 7 Marines and a Navy corpsman who vanished when their amphibious assault vehicle sank in hundreds of feet of water off the coast of California. The vehicles, nicknamed an "amtrac" -- short for "amphibious tractor" -- have been in use and continually refurbished since 1972.
The search continued Saturday for 7 Marines and a Navy corpsman who vanished when their amphibious assault vehicle sank in hundreds of feet of water off the coast of California. The vehicles, nicknamed an "amtrac" -- short for "amphibious tractor" -- have been in use and continually refurbished since 1972.
Fourth-grader who wants to be a Navy SEAL starts service by helping veterans
Greyson Winfield and his father Greg explained that they started Helping Footprint -- their mission to serve their community -- because it was the “right thing to do in times of need.”
Greyson Winfield and his father Greg explained that they started Helping Footprint -- their mission to serve their community -- because it was the “right thing to do in times of need.”
Veteran leaves Chicago hospital after battling COVID-19 for 4 months, reunites with family
A U.S Air Force veteran is home with his famly tonight after spending four months in a Chicago hospital battling the coronavirus.
A U.S Air Force veteran is home with his famly tonight after spending four months in a Chicago hospital battling the coronavirus.
LAPD video shows protester with hands up being shot with less-than-lethal round
Los Angeles police released body-worn camera footage Friday that shows a protester with his hands up as he is shot in the head with a less-than-lethal round when officers tried to contain demonstrations against police brutality in May.
Los Angeles police released body-worn camera footage Friday that shows a protester with his hands up as he is shot in the head with a less-than-lethal round when officers tried to contain demonstrations against police brutality in May.
1 Marine dead, 8 missing, 2 injured following training mishap off San Clemente Island coast
Search and rescue efforts were underway Friday after one Marine died and eight other service members remain missing after what officials described as a training exercise mishap off the Southern California Coast, where the vehicle sank after taking on water. Two service members were also injured in the incident.
Search and rescue efforts were underway Friday after one Marine died and eight other service members remain missing after what officials described as a training exercise mishap off the Southern California Coast, where the vehicle sank after taking on water. Two service members were also injured in the incident.
US Navy's 1st Black female Tactical Aircraft pilot earns 'Wings of Gold'
The U.S. Navy has welcomed its first Black female Tactical Aircraft pilot.
The U.S. Navy has welcomed its first Black female Tactical Aircraft pilot.
Trump offers to help pay for Vanessa Guillen funeral
The family of Spc. Vanessa Guillen, whose remains were found July 2 following her disappearance in April from Fort Hood, rallied with several dozen supporters before the meeting with Trump, calling for justice in the case and for changes in the way the military handles sexual abuse and harassment.
The family of Spc. Vanessa Guillen, whose remains were found July 2 following her disappearance in April from Fort Hood, rallied with several dozen supporters before the meeting with Trump, calling for justice in the case and for changes in the way the military handles sexual abuse and harassment.
LULAC warns Latina women to not enlist in military following Guillen disappearance
In a statement Friday from LULAC, “The women in the military are treated as second class citizens and women of color are even below that.”
In a statement Friday from LULAC, “The women in the military are treated as second class citizens and women of color are even below that.”
Vanessa Guillen’s family to meet with President Trump Thursday
The family of murdered Fort Hood soldier Vanessa Guillen is preparing to meet with President Trump Thursday to discuss a bill that would help prevent what happened to the 20-year-old from ever happening to anyone else.
The family of murdered Fort Hood soldier Vanessa Guillen is preparing to meet with President Trump Thursday to discuss a bill that would help prevent what happened to the 20-year-old from ever happening to anyone else.
Trump meets with slain Fort Hood soldier Vanessa Guillen's family, backs congressional bill named for her
President Trump met with slain Fort Hood soldier Vanessa Guillen's family Thursday in an emotional meeting and announced his support for a new congressional bill aimed at changing how sexual abuse and harassment cases are handled by the military.
President Trump met with slain Fort Hood soldier Vanessa Guillen's family Thursday in an emotional meeting and announced his support for a new congressional bill aimed at changing how sexual abuse and harassment cases are handled by the military.
Family asks for birthday wishes for retired USAF veteran turning 100
The family is asking for cards and video greetings by August 2.
The family is asking for cards and video greetings by August 2.
Fort Hood soldier's body found near Army post; 3rd death in a month
U.S. Army officials on Tuesday said that the body of a Fort Hood soldier was found near the Texas army post, marking the third time in a month that a Fort Hood soldier’s body has been discovered.
U.S. Army officials on Tuesday said that the body of a Fort Hood soldier was found near the Texas army post, marking the third time in a month that a Fort Hood soldier’s body has been discovered.
Navy announces first Black female Tactical Aircraft pilot
The U.S. Navy announced its first Black female Tactical Aircraft pilot Thursday.
The U.S. Navy announced its first Black female Tactical Aircraft pilot Thursday.
Army's 'Captain America' dies by suicide after nearly a dozen combat tours
The enemy could never break him, but what this decorated Green Beret eventually found was that his enemy was within. Friends who served with him in the military say he was the real “Captain America.”
The enemy could never break him, but what this decorated Green Beret eventually found was that his enemy was within. Friends who served with him in the military say he was the real “Captain America.”
All-male Green Berets welcome first female soldier
A female soldier for the first time will join the U.S. all-male Green Beret teams.
A female soldier for the first time will join the U.S. all-male Green Beret teams.
Vindman retiring from Army, lawyer blames Trump
Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman, a national security aide who played a central role in President Donald Trump's impeachment case, announced his retirement from the Army on Wednesday in a scathing statement that accused the president of running a “campaign of bullying, intimidation, and retaliation.”
Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman, a national security aide who played a central role in President Donald Trump's impeachment case, announced his retirement from the Army on Wednesday in a scathing statement that accused the president of running a “campaign of bullying, intimidation, and retaliation.”
Fort Hood soldier bludgeoned to death, attorney says; suspect ID'd as Calumet City man
The lawyer for the family of Vanessa Guillen says another soldier from Illinois bludgeoned the 20-year-old woman with a hammer at Fort Hood and later dismembered her and buried the remains in the woods.
The lawyer for the family of Vanessa Guillen says another soldier from Illinois bludgeoned the 20-year-old woman with a hammer at Fort Hood and later dismembered her and buried the remains in the woods.
Walmart hires 265,000 veterans, promotes more than 44,000 to higher-paying roles
In addition to the VWHC, Walmart introduced the Military Spouse Career Connection on Veterans Day in 2018 to provide employment opportunities for military families.
In addition to the VWHC, Walmart introduced the Military Spouse Career Connection on Veterans Day in 2018 to provide employment opportunities for military families.
U.S. Coast Guard veteran celebrates 100th birthday in New Orleans
A U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) veteran who served in World War II turned 100 years of age in New Orleans, Louisiana, on June 27, and his birthday was marked with a parade of cars, music, cheering from friends and family, and tributes from USCG officials.
A U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) veteran who served in World War II turned 100 years of age in New Orleans, Louisiana, on June 27, and his birthday was marked with a parade of cars, music, cheering from friends and family, and tributes from USCG officials.
Army is taking limited steps to counter racial divisiveness
Army Secretary Ryan McCarthy announced Thursday that beginning in August the service will no longer include soldiers' photos when soldiers are being considered for promotion.
Army Secretary Ryan McCarthy announced Thursday that beginning in August the service will no longer include soldiers' photos when soldiers are being considered for promotion.