Tomb of Unknown Soldier to mark centennial, welcome first tourists in nearly 100 years
For the first time in nearly a century, tourists will be allowed to visit the sacred grounds to walk and place flowers at the tomb on Nov. 9 and 10.
‘Make Camo Your Cause’: U.S.VETS leaders say goal is to ‘put ourselves out of business’
Launched in 1993, U.S.VETS is the largest nonprofit organization with boots on the ground to combat America’s veteran homeless crisis head-on.
Medal of Honor museum, monument will allow recipients to continue serving beloved country
There are monuments in Washington D.C. honoring those who served in WWII, Vietnam, and the Korean War and soon a new monument will recognize those who earned the Medal of Honor.
China's nuclear force growing faster than predicted, Pentagon says
The Pentagon says China is expanding its nuclear force much faster than U.S. officials predicted just a year ago.
US Air Force: 97% vaccinated, nearly 8,500 miss deadline
The Air Force said that of the 326,000 active duty members of the Air Force and Space Force, 95.9 percent are fully vaccinated and 96.9 percent have gotten at least one shot.
White House releases plan aimed to reduce suicide by guns in US
The Biden administration is rolling out a new initiative aimed at reducing suicides by gun and combating the significant increases in suicides by members of the military and veterans.
Navy probe finds US nuclear-powered submarine hit underwater mountain
The nuclear-powered USS Connecticut hit an uncharted underwater mountain last month, Navy officials said in a statement.
U.S. military weighs penalties for service members who refuse COVID vaccine
As deadlines loom for military and defense civilians to get mandated COVID-19 vaccines, senior leaders are wrestling with the fate of tens of thousands who flatly refuse the shots or are seeking exemptions, and how to make sure they are treated fairly and equally. It could be a career-ending decision, or could trigger transfers, travel restrictions and requirements to repay bonuses.
Turning Points helping homeless veterans rebuild their lives
In the U.S., homelessness among veterans is a big problem. A Manatee County organization is taking a stand to help them get back on their feet.
Biden declares November 2021 National Veterans and Military Families Month
Veterans and Military Families Month was created with the intent of placing more focus on appreciating and supporting veterans and their families.
UK coast guard rescues 2 people clinging to cliff
The United Kingdom’s Maritime and Coastguard Agency rescued two people clinging to the side of a cliff last weekend.
Denny's celebrates Veteran's Day with free food
Veterans can get a complimentary Build Your Own Grand Slam on Nov. 11.
‘Make Camo Your Cause’ campaign brings struggle of homeless veterans to light
The organization U.S.VETS seeks to bring visibility and awareness to veteran homelessness through “Make Camo Your Cause” — a campaign developed with the mission to end veteran homelessness in the United States while transforming what it means to wear camo here at home.
Air Force veteran's initiative helps protect Afghans vulnerable to Taliban violence
Air Force veteran Maj. Jessica and a team created the Save Settle Support Initiative, or S3I – to support Afghans who do not qualify for US visas, but could be targeted by the Taliban as a public figure or a woman.
Army dad dresses as referee, surprises son at football game
Ninth-grader Fred Grooms of Alabama was introduced to a group of referees before a football game, soon realizing one of them was his father, who is in the U.S. Army.
Wreaths Across America to include U.S. Space Force
The national nonprofit will add the U.S. Space Force to receive the ceremonial wreath on National Wreaths Across America Day on Dec. 18.
US drone strike kills al-Qaida leader, officials say
A senior al-Qaida leader was killed Friday in a U.S. airstrike, officials said.
Wreaths Across America honors Bay Area veterans ahead of holiday season
Wreaths Across America's goal is to lay a wreath on every American veteran's grave this December, including those buried at Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell.
Judge gives break to defendant seen doing drugs during virtual court hearing
While waiting on Zoom for his case to be called, BJ Dreggors apparently forgot his phone camera was on and decided to pass the time by doing drugs. His status as a Marine Corps veteran helped change the judge's mind Tuesday.
US Navy set to boot sailors who refuse COVID-19 vaccine
The U.S. Navy says that it is preparing to discharge sailors who refuse vaccination for COVID-19 as mandated by the Pentagon, and the service members who get the boot over their noncompliance run the risk of losing some veterans' benefits.