U.S. Marine Corps cracks down on drug violations, begins random LSD testing
Military leaders say several marines and sailors aren’t getting the message that drugs aren’t tolerated, and now they’re cracking down on violations.
Trump orders approximately 700 US troops to leave Somalia
The Pentagon says President Donald Trump has ordered most of the approximately 700 troops in Somalia to leave the country.
Scientist linked to Iranian military's nuclear program 'assassinated'
Authorities say an Iranian scientist named by the West as the leader of the Islamic Republic’s disbanded military nuclear program has been killed in an ambush on the outskirts of Tehran.
Pentagon switches troops' Thanksgiving meals to 'grab-and-go' takeout, halts dining hall feasts amid pandemic
U.S. military troops deployed overseas will enjoy more than 250,000 pounds of Thanksgiving food in a “grab-and-go” fashion, as the Department of Defense does away with traditional holiday gatherings in dining halls to prevent the spread of the coronavirus among service members.
Navy destroyer USS Michael Murphy sees positive COVID-19 results for nearly 1 in 4 sailors
Nearly 1 out of every 4 sailors from the Navy destroyer USS Michael Murphy has tested positive for the coronavirus, according to a report.
Formerly homeless veteran and mother of 6 becomes 1st-generation college graduate
LaKendra Mackey’s own experiences of facing homelessness, PTSD, and raising a child with special needs inspired her to become a social worker to help others.
'Robodogs' to patrol Florida Air Force Base
The new technology is part of a project carried out with Ghost Robotics.
Pentagon to cut troop levels to 2,500 in Iraq, Afghanistan
Acting Defense Secretary Christopher Miller on Tuesday announced plans to reduce U.S. troop levels in Iraq and Afghanistan, saying the decision fulfills President Donald Trump’s pledge to bring forces home when conditions were met that kept the U.S. and its allies safe.
Wreaths Across America event canceled at Arlington National Cemetery due to pandemic
Officials announced Monday that the Wreaths Across America event at Arlington National Cemetery and the Soldiers’ and Airmen’s Home Cemetery next month will be canceled this year due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Trump to order troop reductions in Afghanistan and Iraq
The Trump administration is expected to cut the number of US troops in Afghanistan almost in half by mid-January, along with reducing the amount of soldiers in Iraq. "We met the challenge; we gave it our all," the president's new Pentagon chief said. "Now, it's time to come home."
5 sisters from two families graduate Marine Corps training together
Two sets of sisters -- five in all -- graduated from the Marine Corps recruit training together over the weekend. The Department of Defense called them "sisters by blood, now sisters-in-arms."
US Army identifies 5 Americans killed in helicopter crash in Egypt
The U.S. Army announced Saturday the deaths of five soldiers who were part of peacekeeping operations with the Multinational Force and Observers (MFO) mission.
2 dead, 1 missing in Connecticut veterans hospital explosion
An apparent steam explosion killed two people Friday, and a third person is missing, officials said.
Fort Hood honors Houstonian Vanessa Guillen on Veterans Day
Fort Hood is honoring Houstonian Vanessa Guillen, who was murdered near the army base, with a special memorial gate, dedicated to her legacy.
Veterans, 100 and 105 years old, fly above Santa Rosa in WWII-era plane for Veterans Day
Before Bay Area residents Al Maggini and Del Tiedman took to the sky they offered differing perspectives on what the holiday means to them.
Delaware County WWII veteran surprised with drive-by parade on 105th birthday
Delaware County first responders and neighbors come together to honor 105-year-old veteran on his birthday.
Trump, Biden mark Veterans Day 2020 at wreath-laying events
President Donald Trump emerged from the White House on Wednesday to participate in the Veterans Day observance at Arlington National Ceremony, while President-elect Joe Biden visited a war memorial in Philadelphia.
Veterans Day: Watch military-themed movies, documentaries for free on Tubi
Online streaming service Tubi will help viewers at home honor the nation’s heroes with a special military-themed curated section of films and documentaries just in time for Veterans Day.
Pentagon’s top policy adviser James Anderson resigns after Mark Esper firing
U.S. defense officials said James Anderson, the top policy adviser at the Pentagon, submitted his resignation Tuesday, a day after President Donald Trump fired Defense Secretary Mark Esper.
Veterans Day 2020: Discounts and freebies offered to vets, active-duty military
Several restaurants and retailers are saluting veterans and active-duty military personnel on Wednesday by offering freebies and discounts in honor of Veterans Day 2020.