Airmen honored for rescuing pregnant woman, others from flash flood at Zion while hiking

A group of U.S. Air Force Airmen from Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada were honored for their bravery after rescuing four hikers, including a pregnant woman, from a flash flood at Zion National Park in Utah.

Report ranks US states that 'care' the most about veterans

According to Pew Research Center, there are more than 18 million living veterans in the United States, representing about 6% of the country’s adult population.

Veterans file lawsuit demanding permanent housing for homeless Los Angeles vets

Veterans have filed a landmark class-action lawsuit demanding that the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) provide homes for thousands of homeless vets on or around its West Los Angeles campus.

Trial over homeless veterans begins
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Veterans have filed a landmark class-action lawsuit demanding that the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) provide homes for thousands of homeless vets on or around its West Los Angeles campus.

NORAD intercepts 2 Russian fighter jets, 2 Chinese bombers off Alaskan coast

The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) said it sent out fighter jets to intercept two Russian and two Chinese aircraft off the coast of Alaska on Wednesday. 

Clearwater WWII veteran celebrates 106th birthday with 5 generations of his family

A Clearwater WWII veteran celebrated his 106th birthday on Saturday. Five generations of his family gathered at a Largo home to reflect on his fondest memories.

What does Project 2025 say about veterans benefits?

Project 2025, a conservative playbook outlining policy proposals and personnel picks for a possible second Trump presidency, includes plans for changes at the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Top-secret US aquatic military vessel spotted on Google Maps

The aquatic drone dubbed the 'Manta Ray' is part of a wider U.S. Navy project to augment the nation's long-range underwater fleet of unmanned vehicles.

Biden pardoning service members convicted under law that banned gay sex

Biden is pardoning potentially thousands of former U.S. service members convicted of violating a now-repealed military ban on consensual gay sex.

US military draft disqualifications list - are you exempt?

It is mandatory for all male U.S. citizens to register for the selective service, also known as the military draft, when they turn 18. However, there are a few exceptions.

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.

Bill would require women to register for draft
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Though a Senate committee approved a bill that would require women to register for the Selective Service, the bill is still far from becoming law. It must still be approved by both chambers of Congress and signed by the president.

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.

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.