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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
DOD: 65% of all US military members fully vaccinated for COVID-19
As deadlines for U.S. military members inch closer, only 65% of all service members — including the National Guard — have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19, the Pentagon confirmed.
As deadlines for U.S. military members inch closer, only 65% of all service members — including the National Guard — have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19, the Pentagon confirmed.
US Navy nuclear engineer, wife charged with espionage-related crime
Jonathan Toebbe, 42, was arrested in West Virginia on Saturday along with his wife, Diana, 45, after he had placed a removable memory card at a prearranged “dead drop” in the state, according to the Justice Department.
Jonathan Toebbe, 42, was arrested in West Virginia on Saturday along with his wife, Diana, 45, after he had placed a removable memory card at a prearranged “dead drop” in the state, according to the Justice Department.
Retired Army general who commanded in Iraq dies at 67
Raymond T. Odierno, a retired Army general who commanded American and coalition forces in Iraq at the height of the war and capped a 39-year career by serving as the Army's chief of staff, has died, his family said Saturday. He was 67.
Raymond T. Odierno, a retired Army general who commanded American and coalition forces in Iraq at the height of the war and capped a 39-year career by serving as the Army's chief of staff, has died, his family said Saturday. He was 67.
Pentagon's climate plan includes training for warfare in hotter, harsher world
A new Pentagon climate plan calls for incorporating the realities of a hotter, harsher Earth at every level in the U.S. military.
A new Pentagon climate plan calls for incorporating the realities of a hotter, harsher Earth at every level in the U.S. military.
No one left behind: Unclaimed veterans buried side-by-side in Sarasota service
One was a helicopter mechanic during the Vietnam war; the other served in Korea. They didn’t know one another, but the two unclaimed veterans were buried side-by-side today at Sarasota National Cemetery.
One was a helicopter mechanic during the Vietnam war; the other served in Korea. They didn’t know one another, but the two unclaimed veterans were buried side-by-side today at Sarasota National Cemetery.
New monument at Florida National Cemetery pays tribute to gold star families
A memorial was unveiled Wednesday at Florida National Cemetery to honor gold star families – the ones left behind after their soldier pays the ultimate sacrifice.
A memorial was unveiled Wednesday at Florida National Cemetery to honor gold star families – the ones left behind after their soldier pays the ultimate sacrifice.
Pentagon says all civilian workers must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19
New Defense Department guidance says all civilian workers must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 by Nov. 22.
New Defense Department guidance says all civilian workers must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 by Nov. 22.
Historic first all-female guard change takes place at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
As the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier prepares to mark 100 years at Arlington National Ceremony, a historic first took place Friday during a guard change.
As the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier prepares to mark 100 years at Arlington National Ceremony, a historic first took place Friday during a guard change.
Military suicides climbed 15% in 2020; senior leaders want action
Military suicides jumped by 15% in 2020, fueled by significant increases in the Army and Marine Corps that senior leaders said were troubling and require more effort to prevent.
Military suicides jumped by 15% in 2020, fueled by significant increases in the Army and Marine Corps that senior leaders said were troubling and require more effort to prevent.
Afghanistan collapse rooted in 2020 deal with Taliban, Pentagon official says
Senior Pentagon officials testified Wednesday that the collapse of the Afghan government and its security forces in last month can be attributed to a 2020 agreement with the Taliban that promised a complete U.S. troop withdrawal.
Senior Pentagon officials testified Wednesday that the collapse of the Afghan government and its security forces in last month can be attributed to a 2020 agreement with the Taliban that promised a complete U.S. troop withdrawal.
US military leaders favored keeping troops in Afghanistan amid withdrawal
Top U.S. military officers gave their first congressional testimony on the chaotic final months of America's longest war in Afghanistan.
Top U.S. military officers gave their first congressional testimony on the chaotic final months of America's longest war in Afghanistan.
Homecoming mission complete for airmen deployed to Middle East
There was a joyous homecoming at MacDill Air Force Base Monday as more than 30 airmen who were deployed to the Middle East for six months arrived back home safely. Families said they were relieved after their loved ones were overseas during some tense times.
There was a joyous homecoming at MacDill Air Force Base Monday as more than 30 airmen who were deployed to the Middle East for six months arrived back home safely. Families said they were relieved after their loved ones were overseas during some tense times.
Space Force prototype uniform draws comparisons to ‘Battlestar Galactica’
The Space Force unveiled a new prototype uniform this week — which immediately drew comparisons to the uniforms worn by officers in the 2000s TV series “Battlestar Galactica.”
The Space Force unveiled a new prototype uniform this week — which immediately drew comparisons to the uniforms worn by officers in the 2000s TV series “Battlestar Galactica.”