US Coast Guard ends search for 4 people after helicopter crashes into Gulf of Mexico

A rescue operation is underway off the coast of Louisiana in the Gulf of Mexico for four people who were on board a helicopter that crashed while departing an oil platform on Thursday.

Air Force grounds entire B-2 bomber fleet after fiery emergency landing

The Air Force has grounded its entire fleet of B-2 stealth bombers following an emergency landing and fire earlier this month, and none of the strategic aircraft will perform flyovers at this years' college bowl games.

Marine Corps’ mascot gets promoted to private 1st class

Pfc. Chesty XVI, an English bulldog, received his promotion at a ceremony Tuesday. His predecessor was given a pardon and retirement after becoming a bit of a handful.

House bill rescinds COVID-19 vaccine mandate for U.S. military

More than 8,000 active-duty service members were discharged for failure to obey a lawful order when they refused the vaccine.

100-year-old WWII veteran gets honorary promotion to brigadier general

Retired Col. Clarence E. “Bud” Anderson was given the honorary rank during a ceremony for the 75th anniversary of the U.S. Air Force’s establishment as a military service.

Pearl Harbor remembrance draws handful of survivors to Hawaii

The youngest active-duty military personnel on Dec. 7, 1941, would have been about 17, making them 98 today. Many of those still alive are at least 100.

Congress set to rescind COVID-19 vaccine mandate for military members

The COVID-19 vaccine mandate for members of the U.S. military would be rescinded under the annual defense bill heading for a vote this week in Congress, ending a directive that helped ensure the vast majority of troops were vaccinated but also raised concerns that it harmed recruitment and retention.

'We never leave anybody behind': Remains of WWII veteran lost in action return home to Ventura

Navy Shipfitter 2nd Class Claude R. Garcia, 25, was killed in the Pearl Harbor attacks in 1941. He was once believed to be lost in action and his remains were brought home Tuesday to his final resting place in Ventura.

WWII veteran lost at Pearl Harbor remembered upon return to Ventura

Navy Shipfitter 2nd Class Claude R. Garcia, was killed in the Pearl Harbor attacks in 1941 at just 25 years old. His remains were found in May this year and Tuesday, they returned home to Ventura.

Pentagon unveils its newest nuclear stealth bomber, the B-21 Raider

The B-21 Raider is the first new American bomber aircraft in more than 30 years, and almost every aspect of the program is classified.

Tom Hanks launches 'Hanx' coffee line with all profits donated to support veterans

Tom Hanks’ new coffee line will donate 100% of the profits to various organizations that support U.S. military members, veterans, and their families.

Despite tensions, U.S. troops in Korea get creative to celebrate Thanksgiving

Soldiers stationed at an Army base in Dongducheon, South Korea enjoyed turkey and all the trimmings. Two even dressed as turkeys and raised their glasses to mark a day to give thanks.

From refugee from Vietnam to US Navy Captain

Captain William Nguyen is a military doctor and flight surgeon who came to America as a child refugee from Vietnam.

North Korea test-launches ballistic missile capable of striking anywhere in US

North Korea test-launched an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) capable of carrying a nuclear warhead with a range that could strike anywhere across the U.S.'s mainland, defense officials said Friday. 

Frida, Mexico’s beloved search and rescue dog, dies

Over the course of Frida’s career, the Labrador retriever was credited with finding at least 41 bodies and a dozen people alive.

Dallas air show crash victims: What we know

The Commemorative Air Force released all six names of the people killed in a mid-air crash at the annual Wings Over Dallas Air Show on Saturday.