Fugitive known as 'Fat Leonard' in massive Navy bribery scheme caught in Venezuela

Leonard Glenn Francis, known as “Fat Leonard,” escaped on Sept. 4 after cutting off his GPS ankle bracelet while under home arrest in San Diego, authorities said.

USS Ronald Reagan to arrive at S. Korea despite threats from N. Korea

The carrier’s arrival comes after North Korea recently passed a new law designed to authorize the preemptive use of nuclear weapons in certain conditions.

VA to offer abortions to veterans in certain cases

It’s the first time VA doctors will be able to perform abortions on federal property.

WWII remains positively identified as Ohio Army soldier

The remains of a WWII soldier have been positively identified as 21-year-old Army Pfc. Worley D. Jacks of Rutland, Ohio, according to the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA).

US military sees 13% increase in reported sexual assaults

The latest numbers are certain to anger lawmakers on Capitol Hill who have been critical of the Pentagon’s efforts to get a handle on sexual crimes and misconduct.

Divers find wreckage of first US Navy destroyer sunk by enemy fire

The U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command says more than half the ship’s crew was lost during the attack in World War I.

Army names Ranger candidates killed by falling tree during mountain training

Officials said Army Ranger candidates 2nd Lt. Evan Fitzgibbon and Staff Sgt. George Taber died during a weather-induced training hold at Yonah Mountain outside of Dahlonega.

Florida WWII veteran dies 2 months after 100th birthday, leaving legacy of love for God, family, country

Two months after celebrating his 100th birthday, World War II veteran Carl Dekle passed away early Wednesday morning in Plant City. The Silver Star recipient wrote his own obituary before he died: "Once a Marine, always a Marine," it began. "His desires are to be known for love of his God, Love for his family, Love for his country and the great State of Florida.”

Veterans 'burn pits' bill marks a personal victory for Biden

The legislation will help veterans get disability payments without having to prove their illness was the result of their service. Other health care services will be expanded as well.

2 Fort Benning soldiers killed in north Georgia mountains

Two soldiers were killed and three others injured in a weather-related incident on Yonah Mountain in north Georgia, Army officials say. The soldiers were stationed out of Fort Benning.

Marines promote first Black 4-star general in service history

For the first time in Marine Corps history, Lt. Gen. Michael E. Langley will lead the U.S. Africa Command in Germany and oversee all American military forces in Africa.

'These are our brothers': 2 fallen veterans unclaimed by family honored with Final Mile Ceremony in Orlando

'THESE ARE OUR BROTHERS': Roughly two dozen members of the Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association came together to honor two fallen veterans who were left unclaimed by family or friends.

Senate OKs bill to expand aid to veterans exposed to toxic burn pits, sends to Biden

The Senate has given final approval to a bill enhancing health care and disability benefits for millions of veterans exposed to toxic burn pits while serving in Iraq and Afghanistan.