Watch: US Dept. of Defense releases 1st ever rap song to honor veterans
The song, titled “Salute," is performed by Staff Sergeant Lamar Riddick.
The song, titled “Salute," is performed by Staff Sergeant Lamar Riddick.
Military having trouble with Gen Z recruitment
Military leaders say there has been a shift in recruitment over the years. One 25-year-old Marine wrote a book to help recruiters understand the Gen Z perspective.
Military leaders say there has been a shift in recruitment over the years. One 25-year-old Marine wrote a book to help recruiters understand the Gen Z perspective.
Tampa Veterans honored aboard Carnival Cruise ship
Veterans Day is around the corner, and as we honor our Nation's Heroes, some got a special treat aboard a ship at Port Tampa Bay Sunday afternoon.
Veterans Day is around the corner, and as we honor our Nation's Heroes, some got a special treat aboard a ship at Port Tampa Bay Sunday afternoon.
Hillsborough veterans receive second chance through outreach court program
Frank Colón served in the US Army decades ago, but trouble followed him home.
Frank Colón served in the US Army decades ago, but trouble followed him home.
Bay Area dentists provide free dental care to nearly 100 veterans
Approximately 90 military veterans living in Pasco, Hernando and Citrus Counties are heading into the holidays relieved of the pain caused by untreated dental pain and infection - all at no cost.
Approximately 90 military veterans living in Pasco, Hernando and Citrus Counties are heading into the holidays relieved of the pain caused by untreated dental pain and infection - all at no cost.
14 fallen soldiers who went to Brandon High School honored during ceremony: ‘They deserve this recognition’
Fourteen fallen service members from Brandon High School who went on to serve our country in World War II, Vietnam and Iraq were honored as part of a special ceremony at the school Thursday night.
Fourteen fallen service members from Brandon High School who went on to serve our country in World War II, Vietnam and Iraq were honored as part of a special ceremony at the school Thursday night.
$2 million project to bring affordable housing to Sarasota County veterans
Community partners are breaking new ground for veterans in Sarasota County.
Community partners are breaking new ground for veterans in Sarasota County.
US fighter jets scrambled after aircraft violates restricted airspace near Biden's Delaware home
A civilian aircraft that violated restricted airspace in Delaware Saturday afternoon prompted fighter jets to scramble because the president was at his home in Wilmington.
A civilian aircraft that violated restricted airspace in Delaware Saturday afternoon prompted fighter jets to scramble because the president was at his home in Wilmington.
US airstrikes target Iran-linked sites in Syria in retaliation for recent drone attacks
The U.S. wants to hit Iranian-backed groups suspected of targeting the U.S. as strongly as possible to deter future aggression, while also working to avoid provoking a wider conflict.
The U.S. wants to hit Iranian-backed groups suspected of targeting the U.S. as strongly as possible to deter future aggression, while also working to avoid provoking a wider conflict.
Groundbreaking held on new Veterans Civic Center just north of MacDill AFB
A group of retired Army Green Berets broke ground Tuesday on a Veterans Civic Center on South Dale Mabry Highway, just north of MacDill Air Force Base.
A group of retired Army Green Berets broke ground Tuesday on a Veterans Civic Center on South Dale Mabry Highway, just north of MacDill Air Force Base.
Coast Guard searches for missing fishing vessel and crew off Georgia coast
The vessel, named the Carol Ann, was scheduled to return on Wednesday, but the owner reported the crew missing on Friday.
The vessel, named the Carol Ann, was scheduled to return on Wednesday, but the owner reported the crew missing on Friday.
Army private who fled to North Korea charged with desertion, US military says
Pvt. Travis King, 23, ran across the heavily fortified border from South Korea and became the first American detained in North Korea in nearly five years.
Pvt. Travis King, 23, ran across the heavily fortified border from South Korea and became the first American detained in North Korea in nearly five years.
US Navy warship intercepts three missiles, several drones in Red Sea
The missiles and drones were fired from Yemen and were heading north, U.S. officials said.
The missiles and drones were fired from Yemen and were heading north, U.S. officials said.
Pentagon footage shows hundreds of 'highly concerning' intercepts by Chinese planes
The officials said the Chinese flights were risky and aggressive in nature, but stopped short of calling most of them unsafe — a specific term that is used only in the most egregious cases.
The officials said the Chinese flights were risky and aggressive in nature, but stopped short of calling most of them unsafe — a specific term that is used only in the most egregious cases.
Marines inch grudgingly toward integrating women and men at boot camp
While companies of men and women train together, Marine Corps leaders still fervently believe there must be a degree of segregation as they mold young people.
While companies of men and women train together, Marine Corps leaders still fervently believe there must be a degree of segregation as they mold young people.
US Army identifies 2 soldiers killed after transport vehicle flips in Alaska training area
The soldiers were identified as specialists who joined the U.S. Army in July 2020.
The soldiers were identified as specialists who joined the U.S. Army in July 2020.
US Navy sailor launches rescue of puppy saved during overseas deployment: ‘Can’t leave a comrade behind’
Paws of War co-founder Robert Misseri said in a statement that Koda’s story is a recurring situation for many active military members who rescue and "fall in love with animals overseas."
Paws of War co-founder Robert Misseri said in a statement that Koda’s story is a recurring situation for many active military members who rescue and "fall in love with animals overseas."
How a government shutdown will affect veterans
Veterans should prepare for some services to be cut until the shutdown ends.
Veterans should prepare for some services to be cut until the shutdown ends.
Navy officers involved in 2021 Pearl Harbor fuel spill get written reprimands instead of firing or suspension
The Navy is issuing written reprimands to three now-retired military officers for their roles in the spill of jet fuel into Pearl Harbor’s drinking water in 2021. But it is not firing, suspending, docking the pay or reducing the rank of anyone for the incident.
The Navy is issuing written reprimands to three now-retired military officers for their roles in the spill of jet fuel into Pearl Harbor’s drinking water in 2021. But it is not firing, suspending, docking the pay or reducing the rank of anyone for the incident.
American soldier who crossed into North Korea returns to US, video appears to show
Pvt. Travis King appeared to walk off a plane in San Antonio, Texas, early Thursday. King ran into the North while on a civilian tour of a border village on July 18. He had served in South Korea.
Pvt. Travis King appeared to walk off a plane in San Antonio, Texas, early Thursday. King ran into the North while on a civilian tour of a border village on July 18. He had served in South Korea.