Coast Guard, Navy conduct under-ice water diving in Minnesota
Diving is a challenging skill in and of itself, but stakes are even higher when diving in ice water.
Diving is a challenging skill in and of itself, but stakes are even higher when diving in ice water.
Community honors veterans during Freedom Float
A veteran hosted others who served for a day on the water in Sun City Center.
A veteran hosted others who served for a day on the water in Sun City Center.
Old Manatee County jail could become home of program to help homeless veterans
Manatee County leaders are considering a plan that would help homeless military veterans while breathing life into an old jail facility that has been vacant for more than a decade.
Manatee County leaders are considering a plan that would help homeless military veterans while breathing life into an old jail facility that has been vacant for more than a decade.
USF engineering future of military defense with University Mall project
The University Mall in Tampa sits quiet, awaiting a billion-dollar makeover into an uptown tech-hub. But inside this relic of the past, a company based at the University of South Florida has its focus on the future.
The University Mall in Tampa sits quiet, awaiting a billion-dollar makeover into an uptown tech-hub. But inside this relic of the past, a company based at the University of South Florida has its focus on the future.
ISIS leader killed by US special forces in Syria raid, Biden says
ISIS leader Abu Ibrahim al-Hashimi al-Qurayshi died by exploding a bomb that killed himself and members of his family as US forces approached, Biden said.
ISIS leader Abu Ibrahim al-Hashimi al-Qurayshi died by exploding a bomb that killed himself and members of his family as US forces approached, Biden said.
Army begins discharging soldiers who refuse COVID-19 vaccine
The Army, the U.S. military’s largest service, said it will begin discharging soldiers who refuse to get a COVID-19 vaccine.
The Army, the U.S. military’s largest service, said it will begin discharging soldiers who refuse to get a COVID-19 vaccine.
Ukraine-Russia conflict: Biden sending troops to Eastern Europe amid rising tension
A United States official says President Joe Biden is sending troops to Eastern Europe amid rising tensions between Ukraine and Russia.
A United States official says President Joe Biden is sending troops to Eastern Europe amid rising tensions between Ukraine and Russia.
‘American Sniper’ Chris Kyle: Father, veteran, husband leaves lasting legacy
Feb. 2 is the ninth anniversary of the retired Navy SEAL’s death whose career was documented in the bestselling “American Sniper” autobiography and later blockbuster film.
Feb. 2 is the ninth anniversary of the retired Navy SEAL’s death whose career was documented in the bestselling “American Sniper” autobiography and later blockbuster film.
Navy discharges 1st active-duty sailors for vaccine refusal
The Navy said Tuesday that it has discharged 23 active-duty sailors for refusing the coronavirus vaccine, marking the first time it has thrown currently serving sailors out of the military over the mandatory shots.
The Navy said Tuesday that it has discharged 23 active-duty sailors for refusing the coronavirus vaccine, marking the first time it has thrown currently serving sailors out of the military over the mandatory shots.
Coast Guard: 1 body found after boat capsizes off Florida coast; 38 still missing
The U.S. Coast Guard says that its crews have recovered one body and continue to search for 38 other people who were in a suspected human smuggling boat that capsized off the east coast of Florida over the weekend.
The U.S. Coast Guard says that its crews have recovered one body and continue to search for 38 other people who were in a suspected human smuggling boat that capsized off the east coast of Florida over the weekend.
Coast Guard crews searching for survivors after suspected human smuggling boat capsizes off Florida coast
The U.S. Coast Guard says rescue crews are searching for survivors after a suspected human smuggling vessel reportedly capsized off the east coast of Florida.
The U.S. Coast Guard says rescue crews are searching for survivors after a suspected human smuggling vessel reportedly capsized off the east coast of Florida.
Ukraine-Russia conflict: Pentagon places 8,500 troops on standby
The Pentagon says that Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has put about 8,500 troops on heightened alert, so they will be prepared to deploy if needed to reassure NATO allies in the face of ongoing Russian aggression on the border of Ukraine.
The Pentagon says that Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has put about 8,500 troops on heightened alert, so they will be prepared to deploy if needed to reassure NATO allies in the face of ongoing Russian aggression on the border of Ukraine.
Fort Bragg soldiers face court martial in comrade's death
Spc. Enrique Roman-Martinez was reported missing on May 22, 2020. His partial remains were found days later.
Spc. Enrique Roman-Martinez was reported missing on May 22, 2020. His partial remains were found days later.
Billie Farrell becomes 1st woman to command USS Constitution
A woman has taken command of the U.S.S. Constitution for the first time in its 224-year history.
A woman has taken command of the U.S.S. Constitution for the first time in its 224-year history.
Dept. of Defense identifies 2 Marines killed in North Carolina crash
Two Marines were killed and 17 others were injured when the truck they were riding in overturned near their military base in North Carolina.
Two Marines were killed and 17 others were injured when the truck they were riding in overturned near their military base in North Carolina.
Meet the US soldiers aiming for Olympic gold in the 2022 Winter Games
They’re already serving their country in the Army. Now, four U.S. soldiers will also be representing their country at the Winter Olympics.
They’re already serving their country in the Army. Now, four U.S. soldiers will also be representing their country at the Winter Olympics.
Hudson High School graduate among first to receive Army’s new $50,000 signing bonus
When Micah Waterbury heads off to basic training next month, he will have an extra $50,000 in his pocket, but he says joining the Army is more about honoring his country than cashing in on a signing bonus.
When Micah Waterbury heads off to basic training next month, he will have an extra $50,000 in his pocket, but he says joining the Army is more about honoring his country than cashing in on a signing bonus.
Charles McGee, one of the last surviving Tuskegee Airman, dies at 102
"Today, we lost an American hero,“ U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin tweeted Sunday.
"Today, we lost an American hero,“ U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin tweeted Sunday.
Army has relieved six active-duty leaders, including two battalion commanders, for refusing vaccine
But the service so far has not involuntarily discharged any soldiers solely for refusing the vaccine
But the service so far has not involuntarily discharged any soldiers solely for refusing the vaccine
US Army offering $50K bonuses to recruits amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic
The U.S. Army, for the first time, is offering a maximum enlistment bonus of $50,000 to highly skilled recruits who sign up for six years.
The U.S. Army, for the first time, is offering a maximum enlistment bonus of $50,000 to highly skilled recruits who sign up for six years.