Memorial Day: The origin of America's commemoration of fallen troops

Memorial Day is more than just a three-day weekend. It’s the day Americans commemorate those who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving in the armed forces.

Georgia WWII veteran celebrates 103rd birthday

Charlie O. Duncan was born on May 27, 1919 and served as a combat engineer in the U.S. Army during WWII.

Harold Billow, last known survivor of WWII POW massacre, dies at 99

Family and friends are remembering a Pennsylvania man who was the last known survivor of a World War II POW massacre that occurred during the Battle of the Bulge.

Panel recommends new names for Fort Bragg, 8 other Army bases

An independent commission is recommending new names for nine Army posts that now commemorate Confederate officers.

3 Air Force cadets who refused COVID-19 vaccine won't be commissioned

A fourth cadet who had refused the vaccine until about a week ago decided to be vaccinated and will graduate and become an Air Force officer.

Here's what a Navy ship looks like 20 years after being sunk as a Florida Keys diving reef

The 20th anniversary of the storied intentional sinking of a former Naval ship to become an artificial reef in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary is being celebrated Tuesday in Key Largo.

Fort Dix training exercise source of loud booms people heard in South Jersey, officials say

Gibbsboro Police confirmed Fort Dix, 35 miles away, was conducting a training exercise and was the source of the loud booms many across South Jersey heard early Sunday morning.

US Army identifies Florida soldier killed in Alaska bear attack

The US Army identified the soldier who was mauled to death by a bear in Alaska as 30-year-old Staff Sgt. Seth Michael Plant of St. Augustine, Florida.

Army to revamp Alaska forces to prep for cold-weather conflicts

Those concerns come as climate change brings warmer temperatures and opens the sea lanes for longer periods of time.

US Navy unveils first ever undersea ‘Orca’ drone

The military vehicle was showcased in a social media post by the Navy’s Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA).

2022 Military Appreciation Month deals and discounts

May is National Military Appreciation Month, and many businesses are offering deals or discounts as a way to say thank you to all U.S. service members.

Air Force museum adds first KC-135 tanker aircraft to massive collection

Visitors to the National Museum of the United States Air Force in Dayton, Ohio can now get a look at a retired Stratotanker up close.