Afghan couple accuse US Marine of abducting their baby

This little girl, now 3½ years old, finds herself at the center of a high-stakes tangle of at least four court cases.

Air Force Veteran honored to carry 'big flag' at Mariners game Saturday

A local Air Force veteran is one of around 50 participants that will take part in the flag ceremony at T-Mobile Park on Saturday as the Seattle Mariners take on the Houston Astros at home for Game 3 of the American League Division Series.

Military couple relocating loses everything in overnight theft: ‘We are devastated’

The U-Haul they were using to move cross-country was taken in the middle of the night as they slept — along with all of their personal possessions and documents.

Rising suicide rates compel military to address mental health

The Pentagon is reviewing the military's mental health policy amid a rise in suicides among active service members. But many service members in crisis won't admit they need help.

Florida military bases brace for Hurricane Ian's impact as ships, aircraft evacuate region

An evacuation order was issued for non-mission-essential individuals at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Florida. Meanwhile, U.S. 4th Fleet ships are departing from Mayport Naval Air Station in Jacksonville.

Pentagon lays out new food, housing programs for troops

The Pentagon announced a number of new programs Thursday that are aimed at helping service members who are struggling with housing shortages and steep food and living expenses as they move from base to base.

Fugitive known as 'Fat Leonard' in massive Navy bribery scheme caught in Venezuela

Leonard Glenn Francis, known as “Fat Leonard,” escaped on Sept. 4 after cutting off his GPS ankle bracelet while under home arrest in San Diego, authorities said.

USS Ronald Reagan to arrive at S. Korea despite threats from N. Korea

The carrier’s arrival comes after North Korea recently passed a new law designed to authorize the preemptive use of nuclear weapons in certain conditions.

Happy birthday! US Air Force celebrates 75th anniversary

Though America has seen several wars and aircraft flights for more than 100 years, the Air Force as we know it today is only 75 years old.

VA to offer abortions to veterans in certain cases

It’s the first time VA doctors will be able to perform abortions on federal property.

WWII remains positively identified as Ohio Army soldier

The remains of a WWII soldier have been positively identified as 21-year-old Army Pfc. Worley D. Jacks of Rutland, Ohio, according to the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA).

US military sees 13% increase in reported sexual assaults

The latest numbers are certain to anger lawmakers on Capitol Hill who have been critical of the Pentagon’s efforts to get a handle on sexual crimes and misconduct.

Divers find wreckage of first US Navy destroyer sunk by enemy fire

The U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command says more than half the ship’s crew was lost during the attack in World War I.