Tomorrow's 'Top Gun' might have drone wingman, use AI

One day, fighter pilots will “have a drone aircraft that’s flying as a loyal wingman” under their control.

U.S. Army cuts force size amid unprecedented battle for recruits

The Army is significantly cutting the total number of soldiers, as the U.S. military faces what a top general called “unprecedented challenges” in bringing in recruits.

Navy first: Female pilot joins Blue Angels flight squadron

Lt. Amanda Lee has been selected by the U.S. Navy Blue Angels for the 2023 air show season, making her the iconic flight squadron's first female demonstration pilot.

VP Kamala Harris thanks service members during visit to MacDill Air Force Base

Vice President Kamala Harris spent Thursday in Florida, visiting Orlando and then Tampa to meet with commanders at U.S. Central Command and Special Operations Command (CENTCOM and SOCOM) at MacDill Air Force Base.

US Navy sailors reunite with the dogs they rescued from near-certain death in the Middle East

Two helpless dogs in the Middle East faced terrible abuse and almost-certain death until two U.S. Navy sailors not only rescued them — but found a way to get them out of there and on toward a safer, healthier and far happier life. 

Tattoo shop on MacDill Air Force Base reflects changing military culture

American Tattoo Society on MacDill Air Force Base is just as creative and edgy as any tattoo shop, but most of its clients are likely covering their ink with a uniform. 

Army suspends retired three-star general over tweet sent to Jill Biden

Retired Lt. Gen. Gary Volesky, who now serves as an adviser, appeared to mock Jill Biden on social media. The Army later confirmed the suspension.

Army eases tattoo rules — Here's how it compares to other US military branch policies

The Army recently announced an update on its tattoo policy, allowing for more potential recruits. Here’s how it compares to the rules of the Navy, Marine Corps, and other military branches.

Secretive robot spaceplane breaks own record: 781 days in space

The military’s classified X-37B mini-shuttle has once again broken its own record for longest space mission, and there's no telling how much longer it may go.

40-year-old son recently discovers dad was one of the famous smokejumpers of WWII

Jerome Corbett was forty years old before he figured out that his dad was one of the famous smokejumpers, a member of the Triple Nickels in World War II.

Last surviving member of WWII’s famed Easy Company dies at 97

Bradford Freeman was a member of Easy Company in World War II, which was made famous by the HBO miniseries “Band of Brothers” released in 2001.

Biden awards Medal of Honor to 4 Vietnam war veterans

“Not every service member has received the full recognition they deserve,” President Joe Biden said. “Today, we're setting the record straight.”

WWII veteran marks 100th birthday with celebration of patriotism, sacrifice

Carl Spurlin Dekel has seen a lot in his life, and now he can add another milestone memory. On Wednesday, June 29, his family and friends gathered to honor the service, sacrifice, and centennial of the World War II veteran in Plant City.

Woody Williams, America's last World War II Medal of Honor recipient, dies at 98

Hershel "Woody" Williams was the last of the 473 American service members who received a Medal of Honor in WWII. He received the medal for his heroism on Iwo Jima.

U.S. to establish permanent military base in Poland

Vladimir Putin thought NATO members would splinter after he invaded Ukraine, but got the opposite response instead, President Biden said.