Naval Academy midshipman post allegedly said protesters should be shot, Breonna Taylor death was 'justice'

The U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis has opened an investigation into social media posts allegedly made by a midshipman that suggested police should shoot unarmed protesters and that Breonna Taylor received “justice" when she was shot and killed by police in Kentucky.

World War II forces sweetheart singer Vera Lynn dies at 103

Lynn hosted a popular BBC radio show during WWII in which she sent messages to British troops abroad and performed the songs they requested.

Trump plan to stem vet suicides focuses on public awareness

The $53 million, two-year effort will include a public messaging campaign starting in the coming weeks to raise awareness about suicide at a time of increased social distancing and isolation during a pandemic.

Two Navy pilots killed in plane crash in Dallas County

Two active-duty Navy pilots were killed in a plane crash in Alabama on Wednesday, Navy officials confirmed to Fox News.

US Navy to ban Confederate flag from all ships, bases aircraft, and subs

The U.S. military is rethinking its traditional connection to Confederate Army symbols, mindful of their divisiveness at a time the nation is wrestling with questions of race after the death of George Floyd in police hands.

Air Force sergeant ID’d as suspect in 'ambush' killing of California deputy

A suspect facing first-degree murder charges in Saturday’s shooting death of a California sheriff’s deputy is an active-duty sergeant in the U.S. Air Force, authorities said Sunday.

Coronavirus pandemic makes for a lonely D-Day observance in Normandy

Normally, 95-year-old Charles Shay would be meeting other survivors of the 1944 battle and celebrating with locals and dignitaries alike, all not far from his home close to the beaches that defined his life.

Marine Corps bans display of Confederate flag

The U.S. Marine Corps (USMC) banned display of the Confederate flag at its military installations Friday, on everything from bumper stickers to coffee mugs.

Murphy says NJ's guard troops returning from Washington over weekend

The troops had been sent to the nation's capitol to help guard national monuments amid nationwide protests over the death of George Floyd.

Detained US Navy veteran freed by Iran, en route home

White’s release was part of an agreement involving an Iranian-American doctor prosecuted by the Justice Department and followed months of quiet negotiations over prisoners. The two countries are at bitter odds over U.S. penalties imposed after President Donald Trump withdrew the U.S. from the 2015 nuclear deal and over the killing by American forces of a top Iranian general in Iraq at the beginning of this year.

National Guard arrives as citywide looting, riots continue in Philadelphia

Two days of unprecedented violence emerged and ultimately resulted in the city being shut down -- with access restricted and a curfew imposed for 6 p.m. 

Last remaining Tuskegee Airman nurse turns 100

Sitting in a wheelchair in full military dress holding an American flag, the only surviving Tuskegee Airman nurse humbly celebrated her 100th birthday on Thursday.

Wolf: Changes underway at hard-hit Pennsylvania veterans home

The Southeastern Veterans’ Center had been particularly hard hit by the pandemic, with at least 35 residents dying from the virus, according to state data provided last week.