American troops, equipment heading to Middle East
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As the fighting in Lebanon and Gaza escalates, the U.S. is getting more involved in the conflict.

US sending air defense missile system, more troops to Israel

The Pentagon said Sunday the United States will send a Terminal High Altitude Area Defense battery and troops to to Israel.

Watch Russian fighter jet fly dangerously close to US F-16

A Russian fighter jet’s dangerous maneuver caused a close encounter near Alaskan airspace - one that drew commendation from U.S. military and government officials.

Georgia soldier, 19, dies in tragic bridge jump on Labor Day outing: 'He loved his country'

Nineteen-year-old Cutter Baird, a Georgia-based U.S. Army Private 2nd Class, tragically died on Labor Day after jumping off the Dillingham Street Bridge in Columbus during an outing with friends.

Coast Guard rescues woman, child, and pets from sailboat off course near Honolulu

The U.S. Coast Guard rescued a 47-year-old woman, her 7-year-old daughter, a cat, and a tortoise from a sailboat that went off course due to bad weather near Honolulu on August 26.

China warns U.S. against arming Taiwan
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China has issued a new warning to the U.S. following a series of high-profile meetings aimed at lowering military tensions.

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.

Ukrainian forces overtake Russian town
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Ukrainian troops scored a major victory as they march deeper into Russian territory.

Several Americans injured in attack on Iraq airbase
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The world is closely watching the Middle East after reports of an attack on an airbase in Iraq that injured several U.S. service members.

U.S. sends more troops to Middle East to support Israel
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Israel is bracing for potential large-scale attack in response to the assassinations of senior Hamas and Hezbollah leaders

White House boosts presence in Middle East
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The White House is taking steps to boost up the U.S. military's presence in the Middle East after a top Hamas leader was killed.

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. 

Why the Marine Corps was founded not once, but twice

The Marine Corps birthday is officially celebrated on Nov. 10 every year, but did you know it was originally celebrated on July 11?