Amazon to hire over 100,000 US veterans and military spouses by 2024
Amazon has 35,000 open jobs right now that are available to veterans.
Amazon has 35,000 open jobs right now that are available to veterans.
Top US general in Afghanistan steps down amid military withdrawal, Taliban surge
Gen. Scott Miller, the top U.S. commander in Afghanistan, relinquished his position Monday, taking the U.S. a step closer to ending its 20-year war.
Gen. Scott Miller, the top U.S. commander in Afghanistan, relinquished his position Monday, taking the U.S. a step closer to ending its 20-year war.
Veteran's performance of national anthem becomes tradition at Amalie Arena
The Tampa Bay Lightning's national anthem singer has become a familiar face and voice around Tampa Bay. Other than the players, Sonya Bryson-Kirksey is now, arguably, the most popular person on the ice at Amalie Arena.
The Tampa Bay Lightning's national anthem singer has become a familiar face and voice around Tampa Bay. Other than the players, Sonya Bryson-Kirksey is now, arguably, the most popular person on the ice at Amalie Arena.
Secretary of Defense overrules Navy, allows Cameron Kinley to attend Bucs minicamp
The Secretary of Defense will allow former Naval Academy football player Cameron Kinley to delay his commission and give him the chance to attend training camp later this month with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The decision overrules the US Navy, which had denied Kinley's request to delay his military service.
The Secretary of Defense will allow former Naval Academy football player Cameron Kinley to delay his commission and give him the chance to attend training camp later this month with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The decision overrules the US Navy, which had denied Kinley's request to delay his military service.
Veteran, USF student receives Pat Tillman Scholarship
Joshua Burnes is the only person in Florida and one of 60 across the country to receive a Tillman Scholarship.
Joshua Burnes is the only person in Florida and one of 60 across the country to receive a Tillman Scholarship.
US leaves Bagram Airfield in Afghanistan after nearly 20 years
The U.S. has left Bagram Airfield, the military epicenter of the war against the Taliban and hunting down the al-Qaida perpetrators of 9/11.
The U.S. has left Bagram Airfield, the military epicenter of the war against the Taliban and hunting down the al-Qaida perpetrators of 9/11.
Military sexual assault prosecution changes backed by Biden
President Biden is backing a major change to the military justice system that would remove decisions on prosecuting sex assault cases from commanders.
President Biden is backing a major change to the military justice system that would remove decisions on prosecuting sex assault cases from commanders.
Veteran on mission to provide dental care for other vets in need
A former Air Force veteran is on a mission to help her band of brothers by helping to brighten up their smiles.
A former Air Force veteran is on a mission to help her band of brothers by helping to brighten up their smiles.
Agencies pool resources to help homeless veterans
Veterans have made many sacrifices for their fellow citizens. Saturday, some had the chance to give back.
Veterans have made many sacrifices for their fellow citizens. Saturday, some had the chance to give back.
Nearly 650 US troops to remain in Afghanistan, officials say
U.S. officials tell The Associated Press that about 650 U.S. troops are expected to be kept in Afghanistan to provide security for the American diplomatic presence after the Pentagon completes its military withdrawal, which is set to be largely done in the next two weeks.
U.S. officials tell The Associated Press that about 650 U.S. troops are expected to be kept in Afghanistan to provide security for the American diplomatic presence after the Pentagon completes its military withdrawal, which is set to be largely done in the next two weeks.
Merle Smith, first Black graduate of Coast Guard Academy, dies of COVID complications
Merle Smith Jr., the first Black cadet to graduate from the Coast Guard Academy, has died of complications from Parkinson's disease and COVID-19. He was 76. Smith commanded patrol boats in Vietnam, taught law classes at the academy in New London and retired with the rank of commander.
Merle Smith Jr., the first Black cadet to graduate from the Coast Guard Academy, has died of complications from Parkinson's disease and COVID-19. He was 76. Smith commanded patrol boats in Vietnam, taught law classes at the academy in New London and retired with the rank of commander.
Injectable treatment for PTSD could provide lifelong relief, doctors say
One of the first and only injectable treatments for PTSD is giving some sufferers a new outlook on life.
One of the first and only injectable treatments for PTSD is giving some sufferers a new outlook on life.
Navy tests newest carrier with giant explosion off Florida coast
The U.S. Navy’s newest and biggest aircraft carrier was put to the test last week with an offshore explosion so strong that it registered as an earthquake.
The U.S. Navy’s newest and biggest aircraft carrier was put to the test last week with an offshore explosion so strong that it registered as an earthquake.
House votes to repeal 2002 military force authorization in Iraq
The repeal legislation was passed overwhelmingly by a vote of 268-161. Forty-nine Republicans voted for the bill. Only one Democrat, Rep. Elaine Luria of Virginia, voted against it.
The repeal legislation was passed overwhelmingly by a vote of 268-161. Forty-nine Republicans voted for the bill. Only one Democrat, Rep. Elaine Luria of Virginia, voted against it.
US military guns keep vanishing, some used in street crimes, investigation finds
An investigation found that at least 1,900 US military firearms were lost or stolen in the past decade, with some resurfacing in violent crimes. Government records show pistols, machine guns, shotguns and automatic assault rifles have vanished from armories, supply warehouses and Navy warships due to security failures, with some even being sold to street gangs.
An investigation found that at least 1,900 US military firearms were lost or stolen in the past decade, with some resurfacing in violent crimes. Government records show pistols, machine guns, shotguns and automatic assault rifles have vanished from armories, supply warehouses and Navy warships due to security failures, with some even being sold to street gangs.
Joint Base San Antonio Lackland lifts lockdown after active shooter report
Military officials are looking for evidence after receiving a report that two gunmen opened fire outside Joint Base San Antonio Lackland Wednesday.
Military officials are looking for evidence after receiving a report that two gunmen opened fire outside Joint Base San Antonio Lackland Wednesday.
14 National Guard soldiers hurt in Virginia when military bus overturns
More than a dozen National Guard members were injured when a military bus transporting 25 soldiers overturned in Central Virginia, according to police.
More than a dozen National Guard members were injured when a military bus transporting 25 soldiers overturned in Central Virginia, according to police.
Marine recruit dies in ‘The Crucible’ training, prompts investigation
Military officials said Pfc. Dalton Beals, 19, died during the final challenge in his training, and an investigation is now underway.
Military officials said Pfc. Dalton Beals, 19, died during the final challenge in his training, and an investigation is now underway.
U.S. Navy denies Bucs rookie Cameron Kinley’s request to delay service
Kinley graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy two weeks ago. He was president of his graduating class and the first athlete to have that title since 1991.
Kinley graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy two weeks ago. He was president of his graduating class and the first athlete to have that title since 1991.
76 years later, Iwo Jima veteran honored with Purple Heart
A Marine who was wounded in the Battle of Iwo Jima some 76 years ago waited patiently for decades to receive his Purple Heart. He passed away without ever receiving one, but his family never gave up.
A Marine who was wounded in the Battle of Iwo Jima some 76 years ago waited patiently for decades to receive his Purple Heart. He passed away without ever receiving one, but his family never gave up.