Tomb of Unknown Soldier to mark centennial, welcome first tourists in nearly 100 years
For the first time in nearly a century, tourists will be allowed to visit the sacred grounds to walk and place flowers at the tomb on Nov. 9 and 10.
‘Make Camo Your Cause’: U.S.VETS leaders say goal is to ‘put ourselves out of business’
Launched in 1993, U.S.VETS is the largest nonprofit organization with boots on the ground to combat America’s veteran homeless crisis head-on.
Florida National Guard holds send-off event for 300 members going overseas
The Florida National Guard hosted the military event for 300 members that will be gone for a year.
US Air Force: 97% vaccinated, nearly 8,500 miss deadline
The Air Force said that of the 326,000 active duty members of the Air Force and Space Force, 95.9 percent are fully vaccinated and 96.9 percent have gotten at least one shot.
White House releases plan aimed to reduce suicide by guns in US
The Biden administration is rolling out a new initiative aimed at reducing suicides by gun and combating the significant increases in suicides by members of the military and veterans.
Navy probe finds US nuclear-powered submarine hit underwater mountain
The nuclear-powered USS Connecticut hit an uncharted underwater mountain last month, Navy officials said in a statement.
Biden declares November 2021 National Veterans and Military Families Month
Veterans and Military Families Month was created with the intent of placing more focus on appreciating and supporting veterans and their families.
UK coast guard rescues 2 people clinging to cliff
The United Kingdom’s Maritime and Coastguard Agency rescued two people clinging to the side of a cliff last weekend.
‘Make Camo Your Cause’ campaign brings struggle of homeless veterans to light
The organization U.S.VETS seeks to bring visibility and awareness to veteran homelessness through “Make Camo Your Cause” — a campaign developed with the mission to end veteran homelessness in the United States while transforming what it means to wear camo here at home.
Orlando native serves at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island
Airman Apprentice Joshua Lugo, a native of Orlando, Florida, is serving with the U.S. Navy’s cutting-edge maritime patrol and reconnaissance aircraft squadron in Oak Harbor, Washington.
Orlando native serves as a member of U.S. Navy’s 'Silent Service'
An Orlando, Florida, native is serving aboard the USS Nevada, one of the world’s most advanced nuclear-powered submarines.
Army dad dresses as referee, surprises son at football game
Ninth-grader Fred Grooms of Alabama was introduced to a group of referees before a football game, soon realizing one of them was his father, who is in the U.S. Army.
Wreaths Across America to include U.S. Space Force
The national nonprofit will add the U.S. Space Force to receive the ceremonial wreath on National Wreaths Across America Day on Dec. 18.
US drone strike kills al-Qaida leader, officials say
A senior al-Qaida leader was killed Friday in a U.S. airstrike, officials said.
US Navy nuclear engineer, wife charged with espionage-related crime
Jonathan Toebbe, 42, was arrested in West Virginia on Saturday along with his wife, Diana, 45, after he had placed a removable memory card at a prearranged “dead drop” in the state, according to the Justice Department.
Retired Army general who commanded in Iraq dies at 67
Raymond T. Odierno, a retired Army general who commanded American and coalition forces in Iraq at the height of the war and capped a 39-year career by serving as the Army's chief of staff, has died, his family said Saturday. He was 67.
Pentagon's climate plan includes training for warfare in hotter, harsher world
A new Pentagon climate plan calls for incorporating the realities of a hotter, harsher Earth at every level in the U.S. military.
Pentagon says all civilian workers must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19
New Defense Department guidance says all civilian workers must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 by Nov. 22.
Orange County honors Gold Star mothers and families
Gold Star families are those of American servicemen and women who have been killed in action.
Disney World welcomes back cast member after military service overseas
On his first week back in America, Gil Mercado was welcomed by his fellow cast members and Walt Disney World executives from across the company.