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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
US Army identifies 5 Americans killed in helicopter crash in Egypt
The U.S. Army announced Saturday the deaths of five soldiers who were part of peacekeeping operations with the Multinational Force and Observers (MFO) mission.
The U.S. Army announced Saturday the deaths of five soldiers who were part of peacekeeping operations with the Multinational Force and Observers (MFO) mission.
COVID-19 prevents some veterans from seeing family or friends
Due to COVID-19, some local veterans have not been able to see their families for months, however, they say it’s for a good reason.
Due to COVID-19, some local veterans have not been able to see their families for months, however, they say it’s for a good reason.
JBLM on-base job center helps transitioning veterans find jobs during pandemic
WorkSource Joint Base Lewis-McChord is a service on-base offering job resources for transitioning veterans, their spouses, and their family members.
WorkSource Joint Base Lewis-McChord is a service on-base offering job resources for transitioning veterans, their spouses, and their family members.
Job center helps transitioning veterans
Q13's AJ Janavel reports.
Q13's AJ Janavel reports.
Retired Navy SEAL remains resilient faced with unemployment, wife's cancer battle
A Sammamish man talks about how his training as a Navy SEAL is helping him get through some tough times amid the pandemic.
A Sammamish man talks about how his training as a Navy SEAL is helping him get through some tough times amid the pandemic.
Local military veteran and Gold Star mom reflects on true meaning of Veterans Day
As a military veteran, Mary Bradshaw never saw combat, but she knows sacrifice.
As a military veteran, Mary Bradshaw never saw combat, but she knows sacrifice.
Renovations underway for new lounge and food pantry serving student-veterans at North Seattle College
Renovations for a new lounge and food pantry to serve veterans are underway at North Seattle College.
Renovations for a new lounge and food pantry to serve veterans are underway at North Seattle College.
Marine general tests positive for COVID-19 after Pentagon meeting
Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Gary Thomas tested positive for COVID-19 on Wednesday, the service announced.
Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Gary Thomas tested positive for COVID-19 on Wednesday, the service announced.
Chiefs of Army, Navy, Air Force quarantined after top Coast Guard official tests positive for COVID-19
The chairman of the joint chiefs of staff and other top military leaders are under quarantine after a senior Coast Guard official tested positive for the coronavirus.
The chairman of the joint chiefs of staff and other top military leaders are under quarantine after a senior Coast Guard official tested positive for the coronavirus.
As suicides rise, Army brass reassessing outreach
Staff Sgt. Jason Lowe’s was the tenth suicide the 82nd Airborne Division has endured so far this year, a number that stood at four last year. In 2018, six division paratroopers took their own lives; four did so in 2017.
Staff Sgt. Jason Lowe’s was the tenth suicide the 82nd Airborne Division has endured so far this year, a number that stood at four last year. In 2018, six division paratroopers took their own lives; four did so in 2017.
Military suicides up as much as 20% amid COVID-19 pandemic
Military suicides have increased by as much as 20% this year compared to the same period in 2019, and some incidents of violent behavior have spiked.
Military suicides have increased by as much as 20% this year compared to the same period in 2019, and some incidents of violent behavior have spiked.
Congress investigates Fort Hood following soldier deaths
Congress will launch an investigation into sexual assault, disappearances, deaths and the leadership’s response at Fort Hood after 28 soldiers stationed at the U.S. Army base in Texas died this year, two subcommittee leaders announced Tuesday.
Congress will launch an investigation into sexual assault, disappearances, deaths and the leadership’s response at Fort Hood after 28 soldiers stationed at the U.S. Army base in Texas died this year, two subcommittee leaders announced Tuesday.
2 soldiers killed, 3 hurt during Army aircraft training near Coronado, California
Two soldiers were killed and three others were injured when their Black Hawk helicopter crashed during a training exercise near Coronado.
Two soldiers were killed and three others were injured when their Black Hawk helicopter crashed during a training exercise near Coronado.