2 US service members die in Iranian attack on Jordan base, 1 missing

Two U.S. service members died Friday while defending a Jordanian base from an Iranian aerial assault, the U.S. military reported.

99-year-old WWII veteran finally awarded Purple Heart after decades-long fight

A 99-year-old Kentucky World War II veteran has finally received the Purple Heart more than 81 years after being wounded in combat while fighting Nazi Germany.

Air Force rescinds 135 promotions after scoring error: 'We owe it to those affected'

The Air Force is rescinding 135 technical sergeant promotions after discovering an outdated answer key was used to score the Specialty Knowledge Test for Security Forces Airmen.

Wounded veterans partner with marine scientists to restore Florida reefs

Combat wounded military veterans are combining their personal healing journeys with environmental recovery by restoring damaged coral reefs in the Florida Keys. The long-running initiative helps rebuild marine habitats while inspiring the next generation of ocean stewards.

Military flu shots mandatory again after 300 people get sick at boot camp: report

The Pentagon is once again making flu shots mandatory for military recruits, just two months after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said they’d be optional.

Clearwater event honors women veterans and the sacrifices they made in service

As the nation prepares to celebrate 250 years of American history, a Clearwater event highlighted a chapter of that history written by the women who wore the uniform.

US strike kills senior ISIS leader in Syria, CENTCOM says

U.S. Central Command announced that a June 19 airstrike in northwest Syria killed senior ISIS leader Ali Husayn al-‘Ulaywi as part of ongoing efforts to eliminate terrorist threats.

Florida National Cemetery volunteers highlight the cost of freedom ahead of America's 250th anniversary

A Navy veteran and his wife are spending their days honoring fallen heroes at Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell as the nation prepares for America’s 250th anniversary. The couple guides families through the grounds to ensure every veteran's sacrifice is remembered.

Permanent memorial at Lakeland sports bar preserves fallen hero Maj. Cody Khork's legacy of service

A permanent memorial display now honors U.S. Army Reserve Major Cody Khork at a Lakeland sports bar following his death in the conflict with Iran. The tribute celebrates the fallen hero's legacy alongside a growing university scholarship fund created in his memory.

President Trump awards Medal of Honor to two Marines, one posthumously, and an Army soldier

President Donald Trump awarded the Medal of Honor at a White House ceremony Thursday to Major James Capers, Jr., U.S. Marine Corps (Retired), Colonel John W. Ripley, U.S. Marine Corps (Posthumous), and Major Nicholas Dockery, U.S. Army (Retired).

Edwards Air Force Base releases names of 8 crew members killed in B-52 bomber crash

Edwards Air Force Base has released the names of the eight victims killed when a B-52 Stratofortress crashed during a radar modernization test flight on Monday.

VA launches new program to help veterans struggling with home loans

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) officially launched a new program designed to help prevent veterans from losing their homes.

The B-52 Stratofortress is as massive as its contribution to the Air Force

Stretching more than half a football field and even wider than that, the B-52 Stratofortress is a massive long-range bomber that can handle a wide swath of missions for the U.S. military.

Air Force B-52 bomber crashes in Kern County, 8 presumed dead: Officials

A military jet carrying eight people crashed upon takeoff at Edwards Air Force Base in Kern County, officials said. Officials fear the incident was “not survivable" for those who were on that jet.

22 hours on the ice: annual 'Hockey Heals 22' event skates to prevent veteran suicide

A continuous 22-hour hockey game at AdventHealth Center Ice in Wesley Chapel brought together veterans, first responders, local schools, NHL alumni, and community members.