Community celebrates 10th anniversary of Sarasota National Cemetery's Patriot Plaza
Hundreds of veterans, family members, and members of the community celebrated the 10th anniversary of the Sarasota National Cemetery's Patriot Plaza on Saturday.
Hundreds of veterans, family members, and members of the community celebrated the 10th anniversary of the Sarasota National Cemetery's Patriot Plaza on Saturday.
Balloon over US was likely hobbyist, officials says
The small balloon discovered flying over the U.S. Friday was likely a hobbyist balloon, officials said.
The small balloon discovered flying over the U.S. Friday was likely a hobbyist balloon, officials said.
Iwo Jima flag raising: The story behind the iconic photo
Two flags were raised on the summit of Mount Suribachi in Japan during the Battle of Iwo Jima, but one of those flags would be captured in a photograph and immortalized forever.
Two flags were raised on the summit of Mount Suribachi in Japan during the Battle of Iwo Jima, but one of those flags would be captured in a photograph and immortalized forever.
Blind veteran overcomes all odds through music therapy
An Iraq war veteran was wounded in the line of duty but now uses music as a source of therapy and way to turn his pain into purpose.
An Iraq war veteran was wounded in the line of duty but now uses music as a source of therapy and way to turn his pain into purpose.
New VA rule could prevent veterans from being buried with spouses
Critics say rules present veterans with 'false choice'
Critics say rules present veterans with 'false choice'
WWII soldier's remains found, ending family's 80-year search: 'He's a hero'
The long search for Private First-Class Mose Vance, a World War II soldier from West Virginia, has ended as his remains are found in France.
The long search for Private First-Class Mose Vance, a World War II soldier from West Virginia, has ended as his remains are found in France.
Navy veteran receives new mortgage-free home in Tunnel to Towers’ Land O’ Lakes development
Retired Navy Petty Officer Jerry Padgett, who was severely injured in battle, was shedding tears as he approached his new home on a hand-powered bike.
Retired Navy Petty Officer Jerry Padgett, who was severely injured in battle, was shedding tears as he approached his new home on a hand-powered bike.
Donald Trump threatens NATO, says Russia could 'do whatever the hell they want'
Donald Trump once told a NATO ally that Russia should "do whatever the hell they want" to countries that don't meet defense spending targets, he said at a campaign rally Saturday.
Donald Trump once told a NATO ally that Russia should "do whatever the hell they want" to countries that don't meet defense spending targets, he said at a campaign rally Saturday.
5 Marines killed in California helicopter crash are identified
The five U.S. Marines who died when their helicopter crashed during a storm in the mountains outside San Diego on Tuesday have been named, the Marine Corps Air Station in Miramar announced Friday.
The five U.S. Marines who died when their helicopter crashed during a storm in the mountains outside San Diego on Tuesday have been named, the Marine Corps Air Station in Miramar announced Friday.
Missing marines in helicopter crash confirmed dead, US military says
Marines in a helicopter crash this week have been confirmed dead, according to a statement from the U.S. military. Here’s what’s known about the crash.
Marines in a helicopter crash this week have been confirmed dead, according to a statement from the U.S. military. Here’s what’s known about the crash.
Missing Marine helicopter located near San Diego; search continues for crew
A Marine Corps helicopter went missing overnight in stormy Southern California, prompting a search for the craft and its crew of five.
A Marine Corps helicopter went missing overnight in stormy Southern California, prompting a search for the craft and its crew of five.
US retaliation strikes hit 85 targets in Iraq and Syria, 36 Houthi sites in Yemen
U.S. strikes hit 85 targets late Friday throughout Iraq and Syria where Iran-backed fighters are deployed. More were sent on Saturday to Houthi sites in Yemen. Here’s what’s known about the attacks.
U.S. strikes hit 85 targets late Friday throughout Iraq and Syria where Iran-backed fighters are deployed. More were sent on Saturday to Houthi sites in Yemen. Here’s what’s known about the attacks.
U.S. strikes targets in Iraq, Syria as response to attack that killed 3 soldiers
The U.S. military struck dozens of targets in the Middle East on Friday, responding with force after three U.S. soldiers were killed in a drone attack on a base in Jordan earlier this week.
The U.S. military struck dozens of targets in the Middle East on Friday, responding with force after three U.S. soldiers were killed in a drone attack on a base in Jordan earlier this week.
Remembering Chris Kyle: The 'American Sniper' killed at Texas gun range at age 38
Friday marks the 11th anniversary of the death of former United States Navy SEAL Chris Kyle.
Friday marks the 11th anniversary of the death of former United States Navy SEAL Chris Kyle.
NATO secretary general urges Ukraine funding during trip to MacDill AFB
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoletenberg visited MacDill Air Force Base on Thursday to advocate for funding for Ukraine in its fight against Putin.
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoletenberg visited MacDill Air Force Base on Thursday to advocate for funding for Ukraine in its fight against Putin.
Biden says he’s decided on response to Jordan drone attack that killed 3
President Joe Biden has indicated how to respond after the killing of three American service members in a drone attack in Jordan, saying that he does not want to expand the war in the Middle East.
President Joe Biden has indicated how to respond after the killing of three American service members in a drone attack in Jordan, saying that he does not want to expand the war in the Middle East.
Jordan drone attack: 3 Georgia soldiers killed in Tower 22 strike
Three American soldiers killed during a drone strike at a U.S. military base in Jordan have been identified as residents of Georgia.
Three American soldiers killed during a drone strike at a U.S. military base in Jordan have been identified as residents of Georgia.
Veteran admits to faking need for wheelchair to claim over $660K in benefits
A New Hampshire veteran admitted that he was faking his need for a wheelchair for two decades in order to receive hundreds of thousands of dollars in benefits.
A New Hampshire veteran admitted that he was faking his need for a wheelchair for two decades in order to receive hundreds of thousands of dollars in benefits.
USCG Blackthorn remembered 44 years later
44 years after 23 Coast Guardsmen lost their lives in a collision near the Sunshine Skyway, they are being honored in St. Pete.
44 years after 23 Coast Guardsmen lost their lives in a collision near the Sunshine Skyway, they are being honored in St. Pete.
Navy releases names of SEALs who died on mission to nab missiles being shipped to Yemen
Under the darkness of night, in the roiling high seas off the coast of Somalia, members of the U.S. Navy's SEAL Team 3 began to climb aboard an unflagged ship that was carrying illicit Iranian-made weapons to Yemen.
Under the darkness of night, in the roiling high seas off the coast of Somalia, members of the U.S. Navy's SEAL Team 3 began to climb aboard an unflagged ship that was carrying illicit Iranian-made weapons to Yemen.