Georgia soldier, 19, dies in tragic bridge jump on Labor Day outing: 'He loved his country'

Nineteen-year-old Cutter Baird, a Georgia-based U.S. Army Private 2nd Class, tragically died on Labor Day after jumping off the Dillingham Street Bridge in Columbus during an outing with friends.

Coast Guard rescues woman, child, and pets from sailboat off course near Honolulu

The U.S. Coast Guard rescued a 47-year-old woman, her 7-year-old daughter, a cat, and a tortoise from a sailboat that went off course due to bad weather near Honolulu on August 26.

Airmen honored for rescuing pregnant woman, others from flash flood at Zion while hiking

A group of U.S. Air Force Airmen from Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada were honored for their bravery after rescuing four hikers, including a pregnant woman, from a flash flood at Zion National Park in Utah.

Report ranks US states that 'care' the most about veterans

According to Pew Research Center, there are more than 18 million living veterans in the United States, representing about 6% of the country’s adult population.

Harris campaign says Walz 'misspoke' in 2018 reference to carrying weapons in war

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, Vice President Kamala Harris' running mate, "misspoke" in a video from 2018 where Walz said he handled weapons "in war," a Harris-Walz campaign spokesperson told the Associated Press (AP) Saturday. 

NORAD intercepts 2 Russian fighter jets, 2 Chinese bombers off Alaskan coast

The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) said it sent out fighter jets to intercept two Russian and two Chinese aircraft off the coast of Alaska on Wednesday. 

Clearwater WWII veteran celebrates 106th birthday with 5 generations of his family

A Clearwater WWII veteran celebrated his 106th birthday on Saturday. Five generations of his family gathered at a Largo home to reflect on his fondest memories.

RNC 2024: NORAD F-35 intercepts plane southwest of Milwaukee

A North American Aerospace Defense Command F-35 aircraft responded on Wednesday, July 17 to a temporary flight restriction violation southwest of Milwaukee.

Navy pilots welcomed home after months of fending off Houthi attacks

Thousands of sailors are returning home to the U.S. after months in the Middle East where they faced off in what some experts are calling the most intense ongoing naval battle since World War II.

Why the Marine Corps was founded not once, but twice

The Marine Corps birthday is officially celebrated on Nov. 10 every year, but did you know it was originally celebrated on July 11?

Atlantic City Airshow canceled for 2024, officials announce

One of the biggest annual events at the Jersey shore is off this year, as organizers announced Wednesday the 2024 Atlantic City Airshow is canceled.

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A tradition for decades, officials announce the Atlantic City Airshow has been canceled for 2024.

What does Project 2025 say about veterans benefits?

Project 2025, a conservative playbook outlining policy proposals and personnel picks for a possible second Trump presidency, includes plans for changes at the Department of Veterans Affairs.