US Air Force pilot call sign 'Banzai' becomes first woman to fly F-35A stealth fighter into combat
America has now deployed its first female stealth fighter pilot into combat, the Air Force announced.
America has now deployed its first female stealth fighter pilot into combat, the Air Force announced.
US Navy to ban Confederate flag from all ships, bases aircraft, and subs
The U.S. military is rethinking its traditional connection to Confederate Army symbols, mindful of their divisiveness at a time the nation is wrestling with questions of race after the death of George Floyd in police hands.
The U.S. military is rethinking its traditional connection to Confederate Army symbols, mindful of their divisiveness at a time the nation is wrestling with questions of race after the death of George Floyd in police hands.
Detained US Navy veteran freed by Iran, en route home
White’s release was part of an agreement involving an Iranian-American doctor prosecuted by the Justice Department and followed months of quiet negotiations over prisoners. The two countries are at bitter odds over U.S. penalties imposed after President Donald Trump withdrew the U.S. from the 2015 nuclear deal and over the killing by American forces of a top Iranian general in Iraq at the beginning of this year.
White’s release was part of an agreement involving an Iranian-American doctor prosecuted by the Justice Department and followed months of quiet negotiations over prisoners. The two countries are at bitter odds over U.S. penalties imposed after President Donald Trump withdrew the U.S. from the 2015 nuclear deal and over the killing by American forces of a top Iranian general in Iraq at the beginning of this year.
WWII veteran walking 100 miles for 100th birthday to raise money for COVID-19 relief
Mickey Nelson said he was inspired by Capt. Tom Moore, a British army veteran who helped raise millions of pounds amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Mickey Nelson said he was inspired by Capt. Tom Moore, a British army veteran who helped raise millions of pounds amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Patriotic movies and shows you can watch from home on Memorial Day weekend
Here is the perfect list of patriotic films and shows you can watch to remember those who lost their lives while serving in the U.S. armed forces.
Here is the perfect list of patriotic films and shows you can watch to remember those who lost their lives while serving in the U.S. armed forces.
Coronavirus stimulus cash: IRS warns VA, SSI recipients about approaching deadline
If some beneficiaries don’t fill out a form by Tuesday they may receive inaccurate payments.
If some beneficiaries don’t fill out a form by Tuesday they may receive inaccurate payments.
Pandemic Party: World War II veteran turns 105 and gets special birthday celebration
It was a birthday celebration fit for a hero.
It was a birthday celebration fit for a hero.
Why some military members had stimulus checks snatched, reduced
USAA, a financial company that caters to military members and veterans, has suspended a policy that had resulted in members having their stimulus checks used to offset existing debts.
USAA, a financial company that caters to military members and veterans, has suspended a policy that had resulted in members having their stimulus checks used to offset existing debts.
Resident of West LA veterans home tests positive for COVID-19
A resident of the Veterans Home of California in West Los Angeles tested positive for COVID-19 and was taken to the West Los Angeles VA Medical Center for treatment, authorities said Saturday.
A resident of the Veterans Home of California in West Los Angeles tested positive for COVID-19 and was taken to the West Los Angeles VA Medical Center for treatment, authorities said Saturday.
Vets urged to access healthcare services online
Recipients can request prescription refills, sign up for text message reminders about their health care and ask non-urgent questions via video, telephone or the VA's secure online messaging system.
Recipients can request prescription refills, sign up for text message reminders about their health care and ask non-urgent questions via video, telephone or the VA's secure online messaging system.
Simi Valley Marine among 2 killed during mission to eliminate ISIS stronghold in Iraq
A Simi Valley man was one of two Marines who died during a mission to eliminate an ISIS stronghold in north-central Iraq.
A Simi Valley man was one of two Marines who died during a mission to eliminate an ISIS stronghold in north-central Iraq.
US troop withdrawal from Afghanistan begins, official says
American troops have begun leaving Afghanistan for the initial troop withdrawal required in the U.S.-Taliban peace agreement, a U.S. official said on Monday, amid political chaos in Kabul that threatens the deal.
American troops have begun leaving Afghanistan for the initial troop withdrawal required in the U.S.-Taliban peace agreement, a U.S. official said on Monday, amid political chaos in Kabul that threatens the deal.
Confederate items to be banned from all Marine bases
Marine Gen. David Berger has ordered all Confederate flags, bumper stickers and similar items to be removed from Marine Corps bases.
Marine Gen. David Berger has ordered all Confederate flags, bumper stickers and similar items to be removed from Marine Corps bases.
Fort Drum soldier dies in Afghanistan
21-year-old Spc. Branden Tyme Kimball died at Bagram Airfield.
21-year-old Spc. Branden Tyme Kimball died at Bagram Airfield.
State of the Union: Trump arranges emotional reunion of military family during address
Sgt. 1st Class Townsend Williams, who had been deployed in Afghanistan, surprised his wife amid President Donald Trump's State of the Union address.
Sgt. 1st Class Townsend Williams, who had been deployed in Afghanistan, surprised his wife amid President Donald Trump's State of the Union address.
100-year-old Tuskegee Airman from Bethesda flips the coin at Super Bowl LIV
Col. Charles McGee is still living large at 100 years old.
Col. Charles McGee is still living large at 100 years old.
Navajo Code Talker Joe Vandever, Sr. dies at 96
Navajo Code Talker Joe Vandever, Sr. died Friday morning in New Mexico at the age of 96.
Navajo Code Talker Joe Vandever, Sr. died Friday morning in New Mexico at the age of 96.
Pentagon: 34 US troops diagnosed with traumatic brain injuries after Iran missile strike on Iraqi base
At least 34 U.S. troops were diagnosed with traumatic brain injuries after an Iranian missile strike hit an Iraqi air base earlier this month, officials at the Pentagon announced Friday.
At least 34 U.S. troops were diagnosed with traumatic brain injuries after an Iranian missile strike hit an Iraqi air base earlier this month, officials at the Pentagon announced Friday.
Doris Miller: What to know about the African American Pearl Harbor hero honored by US Navy
Doris Miller was recognized for manning a machine gun and returning fire during the 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor. An African American was not allowed to man a gun in the Navy at the time.
Doris Miller was recognized for manning a machine gun and returning fire during the 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor. An African American was not allowed to man a gun in the Navy at the time.
US Air Force investigating death of 2 airmen at Spangdahlem Air Base in Germany
The U.S. Air Force said Monday it is investigating the cause of death of two servicemen who died at a base in Germany last week.
The U.S. Air Force said Monday it is investigating the cause of death of two servicemen who died at a base in Germany last week.