DHS, veterans organization call on vets to help fight 2020 election disinformation
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (CISA) and Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA) are teaming up to help veterans combat the spread of misinformation ahead of the 2020 election.
US Navy identifies crew killed in Alabama plane crash
U.S. Navy Lt. Rhiannon Ross, 30, and 24-year-old U.S. Coast Guard Ensign Morgan Garrett were the two-person crew piloting a U.S. Navy T-6B Texan II trainer aircraft when it crashed in Alabama.
Vanessa Guillen's death was 'in line of duty,' family entitled to benefits
The United States Army has ruled that Vanessa Guillen's death was 'in the line of duty.'
Veteran finally granted US citizenship -- 53 years after receiving Purple Heart while serving in Vietnam
A Vietnam War veteran and Purple Heart recipient has finally been granted US citizenship, more than 50 years after his military duty.
North Korea's Kim Jong Un warns country will 'fully mobilize' nuclear force at military parade
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has warned that his country will “fully mobilize” its nuclear force if threatened as he took center stage at a military parade in which the country unveiled what appeared to be a new intercontinental ballistic missile and other additions to its growing weapons arsenal.
Marine general tests positive for COVID-19 after Pentagon meeting
Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Gary Thomas tested positive for COVID-19 on Wednesday, the service announced.
Chiefs of Army, Navy, Air Force quarantined after top Coast Guard official tests positive for COVID-19
The chairman of the joint chiefs of staff and other top military leaders are under quarantine after a senior Coast Guard official tested positive for the coronavirus.
Vietnam veteran's ID tag returned to North Dakota widow after found in Russia
An Army identification tag lost by an American soldier when he was wounded by a grenade blast in Vietnam was returned Wednesday to his widow after it was found by an American traveling in Russia.
'Gold Star Day': Orange County pays tribute to families of fallen soldiers
Families who have lost a close relative during military service are called 'Gold Star Families.'
Military suicides up as much as 20% amid COVID-19 pandemic
Military suicides have increased by as much as 20% this year compared to the same period in 2019, and some incidents of violent behavior have spiked.
Virginia detectives replace medals Marine Vietnam vet lost in burglary
Detectives in Virginia surprised a veteran Marine who served in Vietnam, replacing service medals stolen from him in a burglary.
U.S. Navy's newest destroyer named after fallen Florida sailor
The ship is named after a Central Floridian and it will be commissioned this weekend.
Proposed bill would allow fallen soldier to receive Medal of Honor
Sergeant 1st Class Alwyn Cashe, who was born in Sanford and raised in Oviedo, died while pulling six men from a burning vehicle in Iraq.
Oldest living US Marine celebrates her 107th birthday in North Carolina
The oldest living U.S. Marine celebrated her 107th birthday in Kannapolis, N.C., over the weekend, with a happy birthday greeting from the Marine Corps.
Fort Hood officials say reports of active shooter on post were false
Officials say an active duty soldier made homicidal threats towards his leadership and is currently in custody by Fort Hood law enforcement officers.
Country star Luke Combs teams up with Ford to donate $25G in guitars to vets managing PTSD
Ford is teaming up with country singer Luke Combs to help veterans of the U.S. Military deal with post-traumatic stress disorder through music.
'Our hearts are heavy': Army soldier dies, civilian injured following crash on Key West Navy base
An Army soldier has passed away and a Navy civilian was hospitalized after a vehicle accident occurred at Naval Air Station Key West's Sigsbee Annex on Monday, Navy officials said.
Oldest living WWII veteran celebrates 111th birthday
A man considered to be the nation's oldest living World War II veteran celebrated his 111th birthday this weekend.
Flags to be flown at half-staff Sept. 15 after two Navajo Nation members die at Fort Hood
Two soldiers from Arizona's Navajo Nation died at Texas Army Base, Fort Hood, marking deaths 27 and 28 at the base this year. Now, Navajo Nation's President is calling for answers.
Congress investigates Fort Hood following soldier deaths
Congress will launch an investigation into sexual assault, disappearances, deaths and the leadership’s response at Fort Hood after 28 soldiers stationed at the U.S. Army base in Texas died this year, two subcommittee leaders announced Tuesday.