WWII-era unexploded bomb washed ashore on Santa Cruz beach by powerful storms

Images captured by the sheriff's office show an old, rusty bomb covered in sea debris on the sands between Santa Cruz and Monterey that authorities "determined to be an inert military ordnance."

Texas mother surprised by US Marine daughter's unannounced return for the holidays

A heartwarming holiday surprise unfolded at 407BBQ in Denton County, Texas, as Lydia Calderon, a hardworking mother, received an unexpected visit from her daughter, a US Marine.

US, British warships shoot down 15 attack drones over Red Sea

The destroyer USS Carney "successfully engaged 14 unmanned aerial systems" launched from Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen, the Pentagon said.

Truck driver plows through national cemetery, damaging veterans' headstones

A truck driver, possibly experiencing a medical emergency, crashed into a national cemetery, damaging 10 headstones of deceased veterans along with other structures.

Air Force offers up to $600K in bonuses to retain pilots

In an effort to address U.S. military pilot shortages, the Air Force recently announced it will offer up to $600,000 bonuses over 12 years to qualified servicemembers.

Wreaths Across America Day: How to help honor fallen soldiers this holiday season

Wreaths Across America Day is a humbling annual tradition that lays millions of holiday wreaths on the graves of fallen service members. Here's how you can help.

As Pearl Harbor survivors age, their children continue legacy

Only an estimated 26 Pearl Harbor survivors are still alive, with the majority of them well over 100, according to an association dedicated to preserving their memory.

Riverside airman Luke Unrath among 8 killed in Air Force Osprey crash

U.S. Air Force Maj. Luke A. Unrath, 34, was a CV-22 pilot and flight commander assigned to the 21st Special Operations Squadron, 353rd Special Operations Wing, Yokota Air Base, Japan.

Tuberville ends blockade of hundreds of military promotions

Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville of Alabama says he is ending his blockade of hundreds of military promotions, clearing the way for hundreds to be approved.

Meet the U.S. Army's first active duty female sniper

Sgt. Maciel Hay learned to shoot as a kid and used her passion to pursue becoming a sniper.