US military draft: Bill would require women to register for Selective Service
Women may be one step closer to a mandate requiring them to register for Selective Service, or the military draft.
USS Theodore Roosevelt arrives in S. Korea amid rising N. Korea threats
A nuclear-powered U.S. aircraft carrier has arrived in South Korea for a three-way exercise involving Japan as they step up military training to cope with North Korean threats.
US military: Is there a draft in 2024?
While there isn't currently a draft in place, Congress and the president can reinstate the draft and force male citizens to serve in the military under certain circumstances.
House passes defense bill automatically registering men 18-26 for draft
The selective service is already mandatory for male U.S. citizens aged 18 to 24.
US Navy facing 'most sustained combat since WWII' in Red Sea
The U.S. Navy is engaged in intense combat with Iran-backed Houthi rebels from Yemen, in the most significant sea battle since World War II, as the Houthis target over 50 vessels in the Red Sea to disrupt shipping and support Palestinians while strengthening their position in Yemen, leading to near-daily confrontations involving advanced weaponry.
Military veteran comes out as gay in viral obituary: 'I was afraid'
“I'm sorry for not having the courage to come out as Gay," Edward Thomas Ryan wrote.
Boy, 7, becomes honorary sergeant in Illinois Army National Guard for his courage against cancer
Seven-year-old Jamir has had an especially hard yard in his fight against leukemia, and got some special encouragement this weekend from unexpected strangers.
Biden speaks at France's Pointe du Hoc on 'defending freedom and democracy'
President Joe Biden's speech from Pointe du Hoc Friday marked his second trip to the Normandy coast during his visit to France for the 80th anniversary of D-Day. Biden says the legacy of Pointe du Hoc is a call to “stay true to what America stands for."
Remembering 80 years since D-Day at the Reagan Library
Veterans, their families and more remembered 80 years since the invasion of Normandy during World War II at the Reagan Presidential Library Thursday.
Remembering D-Day 80 years later: Biden, world leaders pay respects
June 6, 2024 marks the 80th anniversary of one of the largest air, land and sea invasions in military history.
Coast Guard seizes $468M of cocaine in just over a month
The drugs were seized in seven separate busts in the Pacific between February and March.
'There's a hole in your heart that never gets filled': Remembering our veterans on Memorial Day
While Memorial Day is set aside to remember those no longer with us, those that are say they appreciate the day of remembrance.
Massachusetts sailor killed at Pearl Harbor finally gets proper burial at Arlington National Cemetery
Frank Hryniewicz was only 20 years old when the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor in 1941. Eight decades later, Hryniewicz finally received a proper burial at Arlington National Cemetery.
Memorial Day free gas for veterans, active military in Orange County
If you're a veteran or active duty military service member - we've got two words for you - free gas!
Memorial Day 2024: Where to honor fallen heroes in LA County
Here's where you can honor the fallen in LA County.
Torrance honors Space Force at Armed Forces Day Parade
The weekend of Armed Forces Day in Torrance will wrap up with military exhibits at the Del Amo Fashion Center.
Army presents Purple Heart to Minnesota veteran 73 years after he was wounded in Korean War
After 73 years and a long fight with the U.S. Army, a Korean War veteran from Minnesota who was wounded in combat finally got his Purple Heart medal on Friday.
Military Appreciation Month 2024 deals, discounts
Here's a look at the deals and discounts available to honor military members and veterans during Military Appreciation Month.