Top US general in Afghanistan steps down amid military withdrawal, Taliban surge
Gen. Scott Miller, the top U.S. commander in Afghanistan, relinquished his position Monday, taking the U.S. a step closer to ending its 20-year war.
Military sexual assault prosecution changes backed by Biden
President Biden is backing a major change to the military justice system that would remove decisions on prosecuting sex assault cases from commanders.
Joint Base San Antonio Lackland lifts lockdown after active shooter report
Military officials are looking for evidence after receiving a report that two gunmen opened fire outside Joint Base San Antonio Lackland Wednesday.
Marine recruit dies in ‘The Crucible’ training, prompts investigation
Military officials said Pfc. Dalton Beals, 19, died during the final challenge in his training, and an investigation is now underway.
'Band of brothers': Guards keep eternal watch over Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
President Joe Biden marked Memorial Day 2021 with a visit to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery, a monument steeped in history and mystery.
Biden attends Memorial Day wreath-laying ceremony, pays tribute to fallen soldiers
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris were among those who attended a wreath-laying ceremony Monday at Arlington National Cemetery to mark the annual Memorial Day holiday dedicated to those who paid the ultimate sacrifice.
Military father surprises daughter at high school graduation
A high school senior thought she was going to just get her diploma at graduation, but instead, she got a surprise visit from her military father who was deployed overseas.
Nellis AFB: Pilot killed after contracted-aircraft crashes south of base in Las Vegas valley
Nellis Air Force Base officials confirm that a pilot was killed Monday after a contracted aircraft crashed in a Las Vegas neighborhood.
Petition calls for NFL to retire Pat Tillman's No. 40 jersey
Former NFL player Pat Tillman was serving as an Army Ranger in Afghanistan when he was killed by friendly fire at the age of 27.
Coast Guard looks to expand Seattle base
The U.S. Coast Guard is proposing a renovation and expansion of its Seattle waterfront base that during the next decade will be home to three new icebreakers, and probably other vessels.
‘A great patriot’: Last surviving Marine of USS Indianapolis sinking, Edgar Harrell, dies
An organization dedicated to preserving the USS Indianapolis’ legacy said Edgar Harrell, the last surviving Marine of the ship’s sinking, has died.
Air Force base deploys pack of robot dogs to enhance security
Tyndall AFB is using robodogs as an added layer of security on base.
Biden to leave troops in Afghanistan beyond May 1 deadline, sets 9/11 as new target, official says
President Joe Biden has decided to leave American troops in Afghanistan beyond the May 1 deadline negotiated with the Taliban by the Trump administration, and has set the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks as the new goal, a U.S. official said Tuesday.
Saluting African American WWII veteran who broke barriers and lifted up others
WWII veteran Clayton Pitre was a corporal who broke barriers and lifted up others along the way.
Nearly 100 midshipmen recovering from COVID-19 in Annapolis motel after Academy cases double
Nearly 100 Naval Academy midshipmen are recovering from COVID-19 at a hotel in downtown Annapolis after a surge in cases on campus.
Military veteran flies across country to personally deliver portrait of fallen Marine he never met
Tennis De Jong, a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps from Everett, wanted to make sure the legacy of a fallen service member lives on. What makes his story so amazing is the lengths he would go for another Marine he never met.
US Army approves new hairstyles, nail color for women
Female soldiers can let their hair down, and flash a little nail color under new rules being approved by the Army. But male soldiers will still have to shave.
U.S. Marine Corps cracks down on drug violations, begins random LSD testing
Military leaders say several marines and sailors aren’t getting the message that drugs aren’t tolerated, and now they’re cracking down on violations.
Formerly homeless veteran and mother of 6 becomes 1st-generation college graduate
LaKendra Mackey’s own experiences of facing homelessness, PTSD, and raising a child with special needs inspired her to become a social worker to help others.