World Series: SoCal native, Marine veteran sings National Anthem for Dodgers, Rams
Iraq war veteran Elliott McKenzie has been singing all his life, but says he really leaned into his talent after serving in the Marine Corps.
VA says 37,000 employees now furloughed or working without pay due to government shutdown
The Department of Veterans Affairs says 37,000 employees have been furloughed or are working without pay as the government shutdown continues.
Trump orders US nuclear weapons testing to begin 'immediately' after Russia tests new missiles
The president cited Russia's recent missile tests and China's growing nuclear capabilities as the reasons behind his latest decision.
14 killed after US launches 3 strikes on alleged drug-running boats off Colombia
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said "the four vessels were known by our intelligence apparatus, transiting along known narco-trafficking routes, and carrying narcotics."
Mystery Trump ally donates $130M to cover troops’ paychecks amid shutdown chaos
A mystery Trump ally has donated $130M to cover troops’ paychecks amid the government shutdown chaos.
Monthly payments to disabled Veterans and military retirees will increase in 2026
Veterans receiving disability payments and military retirees will see a new cost of living adjustment (COLA) starting in January.
Newsom deploys National Guard to support food banks amid government shutdown
California Gov. Gavin Newsom is taking action to address the food crisis affecting millions of Californians due to the ongoing government shutdown.
CHP car hit by shrapnel during Marines event
An artillery round prematurely detonated over I-5 Freeway during a Marines celebration event, damaging a CHP car with flying shrapnel.
CHP patrol car hit by shrapnel during Marines event attended by JD Vance near Camp Pendleton
An artillery round prematurely detonated over I-5 Freeway during a Marines celebration event, damaging a CHP car with flying shrapnel.
Vance attends Marine Corps 250th anniversary celebration at Camp Pendleton
Vice President JD Vance joined fellow Marines at Camp Pendleton, California, to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States Marine Corps.
JD Vance visits Camp Pendleton; freeway shuts down for military event featuring live ammunition
The White House-directed military event at Camp Pendleton involved live ammunition being discharged over the freeway.
Camp Pendleton: 5 Freeway stays open amid political clash over Marines' celebration
VP JD Vance will lead the Marine Corps' 250th-anniversary celebration at Camp Pendleton on October 18, an event that includes a large military demonstration and faces opposition from Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Plane carrying DOD Secretary Pete Hegseth makes unscheduled landing in U.K. due to cracked windshield
A plane carrying DOD Secretary Pete Hegseth back to the United States from a NATO meeting in Brussels, Belgium had to make an unscheduled landing in the United Kingdom due to a crack in the aircraft’s windshield.
Military and Coast Guard members getting paid Oct. 15 despite government shutdown
All U.S. military personnel and members of the Coast Guard will get paid as scheduled on Wednesday, Oct. 15.
Trump orders Pentagon to use available funds to pay troops amid government shutdown
President Donald Trump said he has ordered the Defense Department to use all available funds to ensure U.S. troops are paid on October 15 despite the ongoing government shutdown.
In-N-Out Burger giving out complimentary meals on Veterans Day
In-N-Out Burger is offering a free meal to all U.S. veterans and active-duty military on Veterans Day, November 11.
The Insurrection Act: What is it and could Trump invoke it for National Guard?
As conflict over Trump’s deployment of federal troops continues, Trump said Monday he’d be willing to invoke the Insurrection Act if necessary to get active duty military in states. Here’s what that means.
Military families turn to food pantries as government shut down continues
Food pantries near U.S. military bases are seeing an increase in families seeking assistance.
Trump replaces fired immigration judges with military lawyers
The Trump administration is turning to the military to address a growing immigration court backlog, assigning National Guard and Army Reserve lawyers to serve as temporary immigration judges.
USC sold cadavers to military for IDF training: report
USC has received over $860,000 for the bodies, which are used to simulate battlefield injuries for surgical training, according to a new report.



















