3 dead in helicopter crash in western New York, National Guard says

Three National Guard members on a routine training flight were killed Wednesday when their helicopter crashed in a western New York town, an official said.

12 National Guard members removed from Biden inauguration security mission

Twelve National Guard members have been removed from inauguration security after they were found to have ties with right-wing militia groups or posted extremist views online.

Highly-trained ex-military and cops counted among Capitol rioters

At least 21 current or former members of the U.S. military or law enforcement have been identified as being at or near last week's Capitol riot, with more than a dozen others under investigation.

From Lindbergh to Normandy to Reagan, St. Pete veteran recalls 100 years of history

He flew more than 60 combat missions during the second world war, worked alongside numerous presidents, and even served in the state senate. But this St. Pete resident is about to celebrate one of his greatest accomplishments – turning 100 years old.

National Guard troops sleep on Capitol floor as House nears Trump impeachment vote

The National Guard members were pictured resting on the Capitol floor, many armed, with riot shields stacked nearby. Thousands have been called in to protect the area in wake of the deadly pro-Trump riot.

Joint Chiefs of Staff send memo to military decrying pro-Trump Capitol riot, affirming Biden's victory

The military’s top leaders have issued a memo to forces decrying last week’s Capitol Hill violence and reminding service members that freedom of speech does not give anyone the right to resort to violence.

After traumatic brain injury, Land 'O Lakes Air Force veteran given new home

Retired US Air Force Major Gabriel Gonzalez's sacrifice to his country includes suffering a near-deadly traumatic brain injury while serving in Iraq in 2017. 

COVID-19 vaccine rollout to US troops overseas begins

U.S. troops based in Japan, South Korea, and Europe were among the first to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.

Brooksville hero gifted new home for the holidays

The organization Building Homes for Heroes was able to give a Brooksville family the gift they truly deserved this Christmas.

Arizona man who died in Pearl Harbor attack identified decades later

Arizona man, Carl Johnson, died at the age of 18 in the attack on Pearl Harbor. He was finally identified by the Navy decades later and his remains will be buried in Phoenix, fulfilling his parent's dream of having him home once again.

Dozens of West Point cadets accused of cheating on exam

Cheating at the U.S. Military Academy came to light when instructors saw irregularities while grading the exam.

Vice President Mike Pence announces new name for Space Force members: ‘Guardians’

"It is my honor on behalf of the president of the United States to announce that henceforth the men and women of the United States Space Force will be known as ‘Guardians,’" Pence said during the ceremony.

Veterans Affairs announces 37 centers to receive initial COVID-19 vaccines

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs released a preliminary plan for distributing COVID-19 vaccines once the Food and Drug Administration issues an emergency use authorization.