Mayor proclaims July 11, 2020 as Vanessa Guillen Day in Houston
He proclaimed July 11, 2020, as ‘Vanessa Guillen Day’ in the City of Houston.
Vindman retiring from Army, lawyer blames Trump
Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman, a national security aide who played a central role in President Donald Trump's impeachment case, announced his retirement from the Army on Wednesday in a scathing statement that accused the president of running a “campaign of bullying, intimidation, and retaliation.”
Attorney: Missing Texas soldier was killed at Fort Hood
The Army said Wednesday that a soldier who was suspected in Guillen’s disappearance had killed himself. The Army also said a civilian suspect had been arrested.
US Air Force F-16 jet crashes in South Carolina, killing pilot
The accident occurred during a "routine training mission."
Army quarantines 90 soldiers with coronavirus at Fort Bragg
A total of 110 people participated in the course, which was cut short after a single soldier tested positive. Subsequent tests then showed that 82 students and 8 instructors had COVID-19, Army spokeswoman Janice Burton told The Associated Press on Wednesday.
U.S. Coast Guard veteran celebrates 100th birthday in New Orleans
A U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) veteran who served in World War II turned 100 years of age in New Orleans, Louisiana, on June 27, and his birthday was marked with a parade of cars, music, cheering from friends and family, and tributes from USCG officials.
US Space Force announces future rank structure, outlining 3 major commands
The U.S. Space Force announced its future organizational structure, which will mimic the U.S. Air Force, but will have its own uniqueness with one level of command.
Army is taking limited steps to counter racial divisiveness
Army Secretary Ryan McCarthy announced Thursday that beginning in August the service will no longer include soldiers' photos when soldiers are being considered for promotion.
Remains of missing Fort Hood soldier Gregory Wedel-Morales found in Killeen, foul play suspected
Wedel-Morales went missing in August 2019 at the age of 23. The Oklahoma native was labeled AWOL, and then a deserter.
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.
Pilot found dead after US Air Force jet crashes off coast of England
The name of the pilot will not be released until all next of kin notifications have been made.
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.
Tiny houses in Kansas City give homeless veterans a place to call home
The Veterans Community Project (VCP), a nonprofit group based in Kansas City, has made it a mission to provide transitional homes and services to veterans, one community at a time.
Army secretary open to renaming military bases named for Confederate generals
The announcement marked a reversal of the Army.
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.
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.
Members of the National Guard help community members clean up Long Beach following night of unrest
Members of the National Guard helped community members in Long Beach clean up their city Monday morning following an evening of unrest in the Southern California coastal city.
City holds Memorial Day drive-by ceremony at Florida cemetery where hundreds of veterans are laid to rest
People drove through the Florida cemetery, where hundreds of veterans are laid to rest, listening to a program on the radio.
Army soldier from South Carolina dies in non-combat related incident in Afghanistan: Defense Department
An American soldier from South Carolina has died in a non-combat related incident in Afghanistan, the Department of Defense announced on Thursday.
WWII veteran walking 100 miles for 100th birthday to raise money for COVID-19 relief
Mickey Nelson said he was inspired by Capt. Tom Moore, a British army veteran who helped raise millions of pounds amid the coronavirus pandemic.