Billie Farrell becomes 1st woman to command USS Constitution
A woman has taken command of the U.S.S. Constitution for the first time in its 224-year history.
Dept. of Defense identifies 2 Marines killed in North Carolina crash
Two Marines were killed and 17 others were injured when the truck they were riding in overturned near their military base in North Carolina.
Meet the US soldiers aiming for Olympic gold in the 2022 Winter Games
They’re already serving their country in the Army. Now, four U.S. soldiers will also be representing their country at the Winter Olympics.
North Carolina authorities say driver charged after military vehicle overturns, kills 2 more Marines
State Troopers and Camp Lejeune military police were on the scene investigating.
Louisiana National Guard uses old Christmas trees for emergency training
At this point, many of us have already thrown out our Christmas trees, but in Louisiana, these discarded trees serve an important purpose for the United States Army.
Joint Chiefs Chairman Mark Milley tests positive for COVID-19: 'Very minor symptoms'
Milley's last contact with President Biden was Wednesday, Jan. 12, his spokesman says.
Charles McGee, one of the last surviving Tuskegee Airman, dies at 102
"Today, we lost an American hero,“ U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin tweeted Sunday.
Army has relieved six active-duty leaders, including two battalion commanders, for refusing vaccine
But the service so far has not involuntarily discharged any soldiers solely for refusing the vaccine
US Army offering $50K bonuses to recruits amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic
The U.S. Army, for the first time, is offering a maximum enlistment bonus of $50,000 to highly skilled recruits who sign up for six years.
'Mishap' downs military helicopter near NJ air force base, officials say
No one was seriously injured when officials say a “mishap” caused a military helicopter to crash land near a New Jersey air force base on Thursday.
Navy stopped from reprimanding sailors over COVID-19 vaccine refusal
The injunction is a new challenge to Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's decision to make vaccinations mandatory for all members of the military.
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin tests positive for COVID-19
"I tested positive this morning for COVID-19," he tweeted Sunday evening, adding that he was vaccinated and received his COVID-19 booster in October.
Marine Corps removes 206 service members for refusing to get COVID-19 vaccine
Dozens of Marines have been discharged over the past week for their refusal to comply with the military’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate.
Biden signs $768B defense spending bill into law
“The Act provides vital benefits and enhances access to justice for military personnel and their families, and includes critical authorities to support our country’s national defense,” President Joe Biden said in a statement.
Pentagon aims to stop extremism among service members, issues new rules
Warning that extremism in the ranks is increasing, Pentagon officials are issuing detailed new rules prohibiting service members from actively engaging in extremist activities.
Wreaths Across America lay nearly 260,000 wreaths at Arlington National Cemetery
An annual holiday tradition is back in full swing to honor veterans.
Medal of Honor: Biden awards 3 US soldiers for actions in Afghanistan, Iraq
The Medal of Honor was awarded Thursday to three Army soldiers who fought in Afghanistan and Iraq, including two who received it posthumously.
Army: 98% of active duty got COVID-19 vaccine by mandatory deadline
The Army said 98% of its active-duty force has gotten at least one dose of the mandatory COVID-19 vaccine, as of this week's deadline.
Air Force discharges 27 for refusing COVID-19 vaccine
The Air Force has discharged 27 people for refusing to get the COVID-19 vaccine, making them what officials believe are the first service members to be removed for disobeying the mandate to get the shots.
No US troops will be punished for errant drone strike that killed Afghan civilians
No U.S. troops involved in the August drone strike that killed innocent Kabul civilians and children will face disciplinary action, U.S. defense officials said Monday.