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.
Pentagon prepares small-scale first round of vaccinations
The Defense Department will distribute the vaccine at 16 defense sites in the United States and abroad in its initial round.
Wisconsin-based F-16 crashes in Upper Michigan during training
A Wisconsin-based F-16 fighter jet crashed in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula while on a training mission.
WWII veteran discharged after beating COVID-19, just in time for 104th birthday
A World War II veteran who beat COVID-19 got a heartwarming sendoff and just in time to celebrate his 104th birthday.
TIMELINE: From Vanessa Guillen's disappearance to Fort Hood review findings
A timeline between the disappearance of Spc. Vanessa Guillen's and the Army's independent investigation findings that lead to firings, suspensions, and policy changes at Fort Hood.
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.
AP sources: Biden picks Lloyd Austin as defense secretary
If confirmed by the Senate, Austin would be the first Black leader of the Pentagon.
Trump to attend Army-Navy game at West Point
The Army-Navy football game will be held at West Point in New York.
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.
Timeline: Critical events that led up to 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor
When the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941, it became one of the worst attacks ever carried out on American soil and changed the course of the country, spurring the United States' entry into WWII.
One of last living Tuskegee Airmen celebrates 101 birthday in Bethesda
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.
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.
Scientist linked to Iranian military's nuclear program 'assassinated'
Authorities say an Iranian scientist named by the West as the leader of the Islamic Republic’s disbanded military nuclear program has been killed in an ambush on the outskirts of Tehran.
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.
Navy destroyer USS Michael Murphy sees positive COVID-19 results for nearly 1 in 4 sailors
Nearly 1 out of every 4 sailors from the Navy destroyer USS Michael Murphy has tested positive for the coronavirus, according to a report.
Formerly homeless veteran and mother of 6 becomes 1st-generation college graduate
LaKendra Mackey’s own experiences of facing homelessness, PTSD, and raising a child with special needs inspired her to become a social worker to help others.
'Robodogs' to patrol Florida Air Force Base
The new technology is part of a project carried out with Ghost Robotics.
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.
Wreaths Across America event canceled at Arlington National Cemetery due to pandemic
Officials announced Monday that the Wreaths Across America event at Arlington National Cemetery and the Soldiers’ and Airmen’s Home Cemetery next month will be canceled this year due to the coronavirus pandemic.