Army renames Louisiana base to honor Black WWI hero who received Medal of Honor

The renaming of the base is part of the military’s efforts to address historic racial injustice — work that included changing the names of nine Army posts that honored Confederate officers.

US military offering fast-track to citizenship for migrants who enlist

The military has had success in recruiting legal immigrants, particularly among those seeking a job and a quick route to becoming an American citizen.

Congress investigates UFO claims
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An Air Force veteran is blowing the whistle on alleged secret U.S. military programs which he claims have been retrieving craft of "non-human origin" for at least several decades.

D-Day's 79th anniversary: Normandy honors World War II veterans

World War II veterans, officials and visitors are commemorating D-Day on the beaches of Normandy to honor those who fought for freedom in the largest naval, air and land operation in history.

43 WWII veterans honored with free trip to Normandy for D-Day anniversary

This trip of a lifetime is underway for these heroic American veterans, who received quite an emotional send-off at the Atlanta airport.

Remembering D-Day: A closer look at one of WWII's most chaotic and pivotal battles

The Battle of Normandy, often referred to as D-Day and codenamed "Operation Overlord," has been described by historians as a major turning point for the Allied forces in World War II. Here's what happened.

WWII veterans return to Utah Beach to honor D-Day on 79th anniversary

Dozens of World War II veterans have traveled to Normandy this week to mark the 79th anniversary of D-Day, the deadly assault that led to the liberation of France and Western Europe from Nazi control.

New docuseries celebrates those who serve
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Former Secretary of the Army Patrick Murphy joins the Special Report to discuss "The Warrior Class."

Fort Bragg renamed Fort Liberty to remove Confederate namesake

Fort Bragg was originally named in 1918 for Gen. Braxton Bragg, a Confederate general who was known for owning slaves and losing key Civil War battles.

San Clemente attack: 9 teens suspected in beating of 3 Marines

Nine juveniles suspected in the weekend beating of three Marines near the San Clemente Pier were arrested Tuesday.

San Clemente attack: 5 juveniles arrested for attack on group of Marines

Four male juveniles and one female juvenile were booked on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon, but deputies said earlier this week the attack may have involved as many as 30.

Raising money for servicemembers' families through skydiving

FOX 11's Marla Tellez joined Legacy Expeditions on Memorial Day Weekend, skydiving to honor fallen servicemembers. The group raises money for scholarships for the families of fallen and disabled servicemembers.

Biden marks Memorial Day with wreath-laying ceremony, lauds troops' sacrifice

President Joe Biden said in a Memorial Day address that Americans “must never forget the price that was paid" by troops to protect their democracy.

'Missing Hero Table': Fallen soldiers honored with empty seat at table on Memorial Day

Creating "The Missing Hero Table" — or setting an extra place and empty chair at the family table — is a way to remember the soldier who never came home, as one Florida mom explains.