Biden to leave troops in Afghanistan beyond May 1 deadline, sets 9/11 as new target, official says

Biden to leave troops in Afghanistan beyond May 1 deadline, sets 9/11 as new target, official says

President Joe Biden has decided to leave American troops in Afghanistan beyond the May 1 deadline negotiated with the Taliban by the Trump administration, and has set the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks as the new goal, a U.S. official said Tuesday.

President Joe Biden has decided to leave American troops in Afghanistan beyond the May 1 deadline negotiated with the Taliban by the Trump administration, and has set the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks as the new goal, a U.S. official said Tuesday.

At 100, Bay Area veteran looks back on driving for Gen. Patton, stealing sauerkraut from Nazis

At 100, Bay Area veteran looks back on driving for Gen. Patton, stealing sauerkraut from Nazis

A Bay Area veteran had a front seat to history and sometimes that seat was driving alongside General George Patton. On his 100th birthday, Walter Tuglus reveals his advice to living a long life.

A Bay Area veteran had a front seat to history and sometimes that seat was driving alongside General George Patton. On his 100th birthday, Walter Tuglus reveals his advice to living a long life.

Reversing Trump policies, Pentagon to release new rules for transgender troops

Reversing Trump policies, Pentagon to release new rules for transgender troops

The Pentagon on Wednesday will sweep away Trump-era policies that largely banned transgender people from serving in the military, issuing new rules that offer them wider access to medical care and assistance with gender transition, defense officials told The Associated Press.

The Pentagon on Wednesday will sweep away Trump-era policies that largely banned transgender people from serving in the military, issuing new rules that offer them wider access to medical care and assistance with gender transition, defense officials told The Associated Press.

Human errors, mechanical woes caused Marine tank sinking that killed 9 off San Clemente coast

Human errors, mechanical woes caused Marine tank sinking that killed 9 off San Clemente coast

Inadequate training, shabby maintenance and poor judgment by leaders led to the sinking of a seafaring tank last year off Southern California that killed nine service members, according to findings of a Marine Corps investigation released Thursday.

Inadequate training, shabby maintenance and poor judgment by leaders led to the sinking of a seafaring tank last year off Southern California that killed nine service members, according to findings of a Marine Corps investigation released Thursday.

Victims hope military will hold sexual abusers within their ranks accountable

Victims hope military will hold sexual abusers within their ranks accountable

The military needs to hold its own people accountable for sexual harassment and assault, says a Tampa attorney, who represents service members and has testified in a congressional hearing.

The military needs to hold its own people accountable for sexual harassment and assault, says a Tampa attorney, who represents service members and has testified in a congressional hearing.

Biden signs bill allowing all veterans, military spouses and caregivers to receive COVID-19 vaccine

Biden signs bill allowing all veterans, military spouses and caregivers to receive COVID-19 vaccine

President Joe Biden on Wednesday signed into law the SAVE LIVES Act which requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to provide coronavirus vaccinations to all U.S. veterans, regardless of eligibility. 

President Joe Biden on Wednesday signed into law the SAVE LIVES Act which requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to provide coronavirus vaccinations to all U.S. veterans, regardless of eligibility. 

Military drone washes ashore on South Florida beach

Military drone washes ashore on South Florida beach

A US military drone washed ashore this morning on a South Florida beach. Officers closed off the area and waited for the Air Force to reclaim it.

A US military drone washed ashore this morning on a South Florida beach. Officers closed off the area and waited for the Air Force to reclaim it.

Pentagon working to root out extremist groups in US trying to recruit members within the military

Pentagon working to root out extremist groups in US trying to recruit members within the military

The U.S. military is focusing on identifying extremist organizations in the United States that are trying to recruit members from within the armed forces. A top official compared the recruitment effort to that undertaken by international terrorist groups trying to lure the support of servicemembers.

The U.S. military is focusing on identifying extremist organizations in the United States that are trying to recruit members from within the armed forces. A top official compared the recruitment effort to that undertaken by international terrorist groups trying to lure the support of servicemembers.

Veteran receives Silver Star nearly 70 years after saving others from enemy fire

Veteran receives Silver Star nearly 70 years after saving others from enemy fire

Retired Marine Corporal Salvatore Naimo ran into enemy fire to save men he didn't know. Nearly 70 years after his acts of heroism, he's being honored for his bravery.

Retired Marine Corporal Salvatore Naimo ran into enemy fire to save men he didn't know. Nearly 70 years after his acts of heroism, he's being honored for his bravery.

Veterans honored at Bay Pines Cemetery -- unclaimed but not unloved

Veterans honored at Bay Pines Cemetery -- unclaimed but not unloved

For Captain Thomas Mulkey and Master Chief June Wilbur, strangers became family Friday afternoon. The two St. Petersburg veterans were honored at Bay Pines Cemetery.

For Captain Thomas Mulkey and Master Chief June Wilbur, strangers became family Friday afternoon. The two St. Petersburg veterans were honored at Bay Pines Cemetery.

Veteran leaves home for first time in 2 years after volunteers build wheelchair ramp

Veteran leaves home for first time in 2 years after volunteers build wheelchair ramp

Volunteers for a California nonprofit that helps veterans and their families have finished building a wheelchair ramp for a disabled Coast Guard veteran who hadn't left his home in two years.

Volunteers for a California nonprofit that helps veterans and their families have finished building a wheelchair ramp for a disabled Coast Guard veteran who hadn't left his home in two years.

Thunderbirds, Blue Angels debut 12-plane, 18-engine 'Super Delta' joint formation

Thunderbirds, Blue Angels debut 12-plane, 18-engine 'Super Delta' joint formation

The COVID-19 pandemic has canceled airshows around the country, but that doesn’t mean that the military’s precision flying teams have been grounded. Now they’re debuting a dramatic new aerial display.

The COVID-19 pandemic has canceled airshows around the country, but that doesn’t mean that the military’s precision flying teams have been grounded. Now they’re debuting a dramatic new aerial display.

Family remembers decorated Sarasota veteran, 'one of the greatest men alive'

Family remembers decorated Sarasota veteran, 'one of the greatest men alive'

Sergeant Randy McConnell earned seven Purple Hearts, two Silver Stars, a Bronze Star for Valor, and an Army Commendation Medal for Valor in Vietnam. But that's not his whole legacy.

Sergeant Randy McConnell earned seven Purple Hearts, two Silver Stars, a Bronze Star for Valor, and an Army Commendation Medal for Valor in Vietnam. But that's not his whole legacy.

MacDill AFB 'thrilled' to help 5-year-old girl's spirits soar amid cancer battle

MacDill AFB 'thrilled' to help 5-year-old girl's spirits soar amid cancer battle

A brave young girl battling cancer achieved her dream of becoming an honorary Air Force pilot this week thanks to the team at MacDill Air Force Base and the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation.

A brave young girl battling cancer achieved her dream of becoming an honorary Air Force pilot this week thanks to the team at MacDill Air Force Base and the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation.

Lawmakers ask Navy to sink decommissioned assault ship off Florida coast

Lawmakers ask Navy to sink decommissioned assault ship off Florida coast

The US Navy has been trying to decide what to do with a massive assault ship that was heavily damaged last year by fire. A group of lawmakers is trying to convince military leaders to sink the USS Bonhomme Richard off Florida's coast.

The US Navy has been trying to decide what to do with a massive assault ship that was heavily damaged last year by fire. A group of lawmakers is trying to convince military leaders to sink the USS Bonhomme Richard off Florida's coast.

MacDill ceremony honors long-lost African American cemetery

MacDill ceremony honors long-lost African American cemetery

Tuesday morning, MacDill Air Force Base hosted a memorial service for the lost Port Tampa Cemetery, burial grounds of African American citizens that were essentially forgotten when the base was opened back in 1941.

Tuesday morning, MacDill Air Force Base hosted a memorial service for the lost Port Tampa Cemetery, burial grounds of African American citizens that were essentially forgotten when the base was opened back in 1941.