Dorothy Schmidt Cole, oldest living Marine, dies at the age of 107
Dorothy Schmidt Cole, recognized last year as the oldest living U.S. Marine, has died at age 107.
Pentagon authorizes National Guard to carry lethal weapons while protecting Capitol: reports
The National Guard members deployed in D.C. will be permitted to carry lethal weapons while they’re protecting the U.S. Capitol through Inauguration Day, according to reports.
Army drill sergeant found dead in car in Texas, was shot multiple times: reports
Sgt. Jessica Mitchell's shooting death followed that of her 18-year-old brother in 2017, a report said
Arizona man who died in Pearl Harbor attack identified decades later
Arizona man, Carl Johnson, died at the age of 18 in the attack on Pearl Harbor. He was finally identified by the Navy decades later and his remains will be buried in Phoenix, fulfilling his parent's dream of having him home once again.
Trump vetoes annual defense policy bill, potentially setting up 1st override vote
President Donald Trump on Wednesday vetoed the annual defense policy legislation, potentially setting up the first override vote of his presidency.
Missing Fort Drum soldier found dead, another soldier held
A 20-year-old soldier from Tennessee who went missing from New York state's Fort Drum was found dead, officials said Sunday, adding that an investigation has been launched.
Vice President Mike Pence announces new name for Space Force members: ‘Guardians’
"It is my honor on behalf of the president of the United States to announce that henceforth the men and women of the United States Space Force will be known as ‘Guardians,’" Pence said during the ceremony.
Marine vet whose legs were blown off in Iraq now is only 2nd double amputee police officer in US
A Marine veteran from Texas who had his legs blown off by a roadside bomb in Iraq has become only the second double amputee police officer in the United States.
Pentagon prepares small-scale first round of vaccinations
The Defense Department will distribute the vaccine at 16 defense sites in the United States and abroad in its initial round.
Wisconsin-based F-16 crashes in Upper Michigan during training
A Wisconsin-based F-16 fighter jet crashed in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula while on a training mission.
WWII veteran discharged after beating COVID-19, just in time for 104th birthday
A World War II veteran who beat COVID-19 got a heartwarming sendoff and just in time to celebrate his 104th birthday.
TIMELINE: From Vanessa Guillen's disappearance to Fort Hood review findings
A timeline between the disappearance of Spc. Vanessa Guillen's and the Army's independent investigation findings that lead to firings, suspensions, and policy changes at Fort Hood.
Officials fire or suspend 14 Fort Hood officers, enlisted soldiers after investigation
The Army says it has fired or suspended 14 officers and enlisted soldiers after an investigation into soldier safety and well-being at Fort Hood.
AP sources: Biden picks Lloyd Austin as defense secretary
If confirmed by the Senate, Austin would be the first Black leader of the Pentagon.
Trump to attend Army-Navy game at West Point
The Army-Navy football game will be held at West Point in New York.
Pearl Harbor survivors remember 1941 attack from afar due to pandemic
On Pearl Harbor Day, elderly survivors stayed home to pay respects from afar due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Timeline: Critical events that led up to 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor
When the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941, it became one of the worst attacks ever carried out on American soil and changed the course of the country, spurring the United States' entry into WWII.
One of last living Tuskegee Airmen celebrates 101 birthday in Bethesda
A major milestone for one of the last living Tuskegee Airmen.
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.