White House releases plan aimed to reduce suicide by guns in US

The Biden administration is rolling out a new initiative aimed at reducing suicides by gun and combating the significant increases in suicides by members of the military and veterans.

Biden declares November 2021 National Veterans and Military Families Month

Veterans and Military Families Month was created with the intent of placing more focus on appreciating and supporting veterans and their families.

‘Make Camo Your Cause’ campaign brings struggle of homeless veterans to light

The organization U.S.VETS seeks to bring visibility and awareness to veteran homelessness through “Make Camo Your Cause” — a campaign developed with the mission to end veteran homelessness in the United States while transforming what it means to wear camo here at home.

Wreaths Across America to include U.S. Space Force

The national nonprofit will add the U.S. Space Force to receive the ceremonial wreath on National Wreaths Across America Day on Dec. 18.

HOMES Act takes aim at helping veterans experiencing homelessness

New legislation introduced by Washington Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland aims to provide more resources for veterans facing homelessness.

End-of-mission award ceremony for JBLM soldiers after firefighting efforts in California wildfires

A large group of about 200 soldiers returned home to Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) on Thursday after a month-long mission supporting firefighting efforts on the Dixie Fire in California.

Blinken resumes testimony on Afghanistan withdrawal amid al-Qaida warning

Secretary of State Antony Blinken had mixed results in attempting to face down a second day of tough congressional questioning, this time from the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.

Country’s oldest WWII veteran celebrates 112th birthday

Lawrence Brooks turned 112 years old on Sunday, making him the country’s oldest World War II veteran.

US airmen welcomed home after helping with Afghanistan evacuations

Members of the U.S. Air Force returned home this week to Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada after assisting with the massive Afghan evacuation effort.

Ramp ceremony held for 13 US troops killed in Afghanistan attack

The ramp ceremony for the fallen 13 U.S. service members was held at Kabul airport Aug. 27 after they were killed in a suicide bombing.

Alaska Airlines to operate military charter flights to transport Afghan refugees

Alaska Airlines will be operating military charter flights to transport refugees within the U.S. and will provide support as needed to the Department of Defense in its mission.

Pentagon to mandate COVID-19 vaccine for military, as Pfizer is approved

The Pentagon said Monday that it will require service members to receive the COVID-19 vaccine now that the Pfizer vaccine has received full approval.

US military release pictures of soldiers helping Afghan families in Kabul

U.S. military officials have released photos of U.S. soldiers helping families in Afghanistan desperate to escape the country after the Taliban took over.

Remains of WWII soldier to be buried in Shoreline

The remains of a soldier who was killed during World War II will be buried at St. Dunstan’s Episcopal Church Columbarium in Shoreline on Aug. 28.

Local mother whose son died serving in Afghanistan, ?Some parts of me, I?m angry?
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Local mother emotional over the crisis in Afghanistan and remembering her son, Eric, who joined the U.S. Marines following in his father and grandfather's footsteps.