Satellite images show chaos at Kabul airport as people flee Afghanistan
One video showed people clinging to a U.S. Air Force C-17 transport plane as it taxied for takeoff.
One video showed people clinging to a U.S. Air Force C-17 transport plane as it taxied for takeoff.
From 7,000 miles away, Bay Area veteran 'shocked' by Afghanistan collapse
The violence unfolding in Afghanistan is hitting close to home for veterans. Many of them spent years of their life dedicated to fighting for their country only to now see all their hard work in jeopardy of being wiped out.
The violence unfolding in Afghanistan is hitting close to home for veterans. Many of them spent years of their life dedicated to fighting for their country only to now see all their hard work in jeopardy of being wiped out.
Biden: 5,000 troops will deploy to Afghanistan to ensure 'orderly and safe' drawdown
President Joe Biden has committed 5,000 American troops to Afghanistan to ensure an “orderly and safe” drawdown, according to a White House Statement.
President Joe Biden has committed 5,000 American troops to Afghanistan to ensure an “orderly and safe” drawdown, according to a White House Statement.
96-year-old WWII veteran sings national anthem before baseball game
96-year-old John Plyman served his country in WWII. Before a baseball game in Michigan, he gave it his all while he sang his own rendition of the national anthem. Once done, he saluted and the crowd cheered.
96-year-old John Plyman served his country in WWII. Before a baseball game in Michigan, he gave it his all while he sang his own rendition of the national anthem. Once done, he saluted and the crowd cheered.
Pentagon would require COVID-19 vaccine for US troops under new plan
Members of the U.S. military would be required to have the COVID-19 vaccine under a new plan.
Members of the U.S. military would be required to have the COVID-19 vaccine under a new plan.
DOD: Tresse Z. King, Air Force chief master sergeant, dies in Kuwait
The U.S. Department of Defense on Thursday said an investigation is underway over the death of an Air Force chief master sergeant who died in a non-combat related incident at a military base in Kuwait.
The U.S. Department of Defense on Thursday said an investigation is underway over the death of an Air Force chief master sergeant who died in a non-combat related incident at a military base in Kuwait.
Michigan Air National Guard lands jet on highway as part of training exercise
“We did it! We made history!” read the caption from the video posted Thursday. “We successfully landed and generated an A-10 Thunderbold II from a U.S. Highway today.”
“We did it! We made history!” read the caption from the video posted Thursday. “We successfully landed and generated an A-10 Thunderbold II from a U.S. Highway today.”
Historic haul: Coast Guard offloads $1.4 billion worth of cocaine, marijuana in South Florida
The US Coast Guard offloaded more than $1.4 billion worth of cocaine and marijuana in South Florida – the largest illegal narcotic offload in Coast Guard history.
The US Coast Guard offloaded more than $1.4 billion worth of cocaine and marijuana in South Florida – the largest illegal narcotic offload in Coast Guard history.
Secretary of Defense Austin to announce mandatory COVID-19 vaccine policy for all active duty military
Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin is expected Friday to announce a mandatory vaccine policy for all active-duty forces in the U.S. military.
Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin is expected Friday to announce a mandatory vaccine policy for all active-duty forces in the U.S. military.
Empath Health's Veteran's History Project celebrates 100 interviews with a 100-year-old veteran
To help celebrate his centennial birthday a veteran is taking part in the Empath Health's Veteran's History Project. The project's goal is to preserve personal accounts of American War Vets.
To help celebrate his centennial birthday a veteran is taking part in the Empath Health's Veteran's History Project. The project's goal is to preserve personal accounts of American War Vets.
World War II veteran receives medal 75 years after it was awarded
After 75 years, a World War II veteran collected a Bronze Star Medal after he unknowingly won it.
After 75 years, a World War II veteran collected a Bronze Star Medal after he unknowingly won it.
'Onward and upward': Camp for military children continues after death of Bucs player, Vincent Jackson
The charity of a former Tampa Bay Buccaneer, who died early this year, dedicated a day for children of military families to simply have fun.
The charity of a former Tampa Bay Buccaneer, who died early this year, dedicated a day for children of military families to simply have fun.
Pasco County deputy siblings serve community and country
Pasco County Deputies Victoria Tellier and Luke Makovic are more than coworkers – they are family.
Pasco County Deputies Victoria Tellier and Luke Makovic are more than coworkers – they are family.
Audit reveals DOD hasn't adequately shielded military members from toxic PFAS
An internal audit says the Defense Department has dragged its feet on protecting service members from toxic “forever chemicals.”
An internal audit says the Defense Department has dragged its feet on protecting service members from toxic “forever chemicals.”
US Army’s Amber English sets Olympic record, snags gold in skeet shooting
A U.S. Army 1st lieutenant set an Olympic record on her way to bringing home the gold in skeet shooting.
A U.S. Army 1st lieutenant set an Olympic record on her way to bringing home the gold in skeet shooting.
Biden: US will end military combat mission in Iraq by end of year
President Joe Biden and Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi are set to announce that they’ve come to an agreement to end the U.S. military’s combat mission in Iraq by the end of the year.
President Joe Biden and Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi are set to announce that they’ve come to an agreement to end the U.S. military’s combat mission in Iraq by the end of the year.
VA mandates COVID-19 vaccine for medical employees, staff
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs announced on Monday it is requiring medical employees and facility staff to get vaccinated against COVID-19 amid a surge in cases and low vaccination rates.
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs announced on Monday it is requiring medical employees and facility staff to get vaccinated against COVID-19 amid a surge in cases and low vaccination rates.
Florida Naval station flies widow in helicopter around her husband's namesake ship for her 100th birthday
For her 100th birthday celebration, Naval Station Mayport welcomed Ima aboard her late husband's namesake ship, the USS Delbert D. Black. That's where they learned that it was her birthday wish to fly in a helicopter -- and they made that dream a reality.
For her 100th birthday celebration, Naval Station Mayport welcomed Ima aboard her late husband's namesake ship, the USS Delbert D. Black. That's where they learned that it was her birthday wish to fly in a helicopter -- and they made that dream a reality.
Van offers free rides from Lakeland VA clinic to Tampa VA hospital
A new van that goes from the Lakeland VA Clinic and the Main Tampa VA Hospital is open to all veterans.
A new van that goes from the Lakeland VA Clinic and the Main Tampa VA Hospital is open to all veterans.
1st female sailor completes Navy special warfare training
For the first time, a female sailor has successfully completed the grueling 37-week training course to become a Naval Special Warfare combatant-craft crewman. Those are the boat operators that transport Navy SEALs and conduct their own missions at sea.
For the first time, a female sailor has successfully completed the grueling 37-week training course to become a Naval Special Warfare combatant-craft crewman. Those are the boat operators that transport Navy SEALs and conduct their own missions at sea.