Bad weather doesn't stop Wreaths Across America Day tradition at Bay Pines National Cemetery

As families across the country honor our fallen heroes on National Wreaths Across America Day, the Bay Area's bad weather forced volunteers to cancel an official ceremony at Bay Pines National Cemetery.

US, British warships shoot down 15 attack drones over Red Sea

The destroyer USS Carney "successfully engaged 14 unmanned aerial systems" launched from Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen, the Pentagon said.

Truck driver plows through national cemetery, damaging veterans' headstones

A truck driver, possibly experiencing a medical emergency, crashed into a national cemetery, damaging 10 headstones of deceased veterans along with other structures.

Air Force offers up to $600K in bonuses to retain pilots

In an effort to address U.S. military pilot shortages, the Air Force recently announced it will offer up to $600,000 bonuses over 12 years to qualified servicemembers.

Army secures victory with goal-line stand in closing moments, defeats Navy 17-11

Army held its ground on a goal-line stand in the final seconds to send Navy mascot Bill the Goat — and Navy superfan Bill, the G.O.A.T. — home disappointed.

The Sentinel, a new US nuclear missile, is coming

The $96 billion Sentinel overhaul is so ambitious it has raised questions as to whether the Air Force can get it all done at once.

Wreaths Across America Day: How to help honor fallen soldiers this holiday season

Wreaths Across America Day is a humbling annual tradition that lays millions of holiday wreaths on the graves of fallen service members. Here's how you can help.

How the attack on Pearl Harbor led to ban on US weather data

After the Dec. 7, 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor, the U.S. government heavily restricted the dissemination of public weather information.

As Pearl Harbor survivors age, their children continue legacy

Only an estimated 26 Pearl Harbor survivors are still alive, with the majority of them well over 100, according to an association dedicated to preserving their memory.

New power station to be built on MacDill Air Force Base to ensure they keep power in case of emergency

MacDill Air Force Base plays a big role in the Tampa Bay area's economy, but even more importantly, it's critical to national security. Now, there's a new plan to give the military base more resilience in the event of a local or national emergency. 

Meet the U.S. Army's first active duty female sniper

Sgt. Maciel Hay learned to shoot as a kid and used her passion to pursue becoming a sniper.

FPL decorates Sarasota veteran’s home for Christmas

Florida Power & Light partnered with the Denis V. Cooper Foundation's "Wishes for Heroes" to help make a Sarasota veteran's Christmas extra meaningful by surprising him with his home decorated for the holiday season.  

US military Osprey aircraft crashes off Japan's coast, killing at least 1

The coast guard received an emergency call from a fishing boat near the crash site off southern Japan, officials said. Here's what is known about the Osprey aircraft crash.

Alaska National Guard mission to bring Christmas cheer makes life-saving detour

Santa’s ride, an Alaska Army National Guard Black Hawk helicopter, was shuttling Santa, Mrs. Claus and volunteer elves when they got an urgent call.

Carnival Glory cruise ship passenger vanishes, Coast Guard searching Gulf of Mexico

The U.S. Coast Guard is searching for a passenger who went missing while traveling aboard the Carnival Glory cruise ship sailing in the Gulf of Mexico, officials said Tuesday.