After Dallas airshow crash, how many B-17s are still flying?
Nearly 13,000 B-17 Flying Fortress bombers were built by the U.S. for World War II. After this weekend’s deadly crash at a Texas airshow, only nine of the historic planes remain airworthy.
‘Make Camo Your Cause’ campaign works to end veteran homelessness — how you can help
U.S.VETS is bringing visibility to veteran homelessness through its ‘Make Camo Your Cause’ campaign. Here’s how you can help.
National Parks Service offers free lifetime pass for military veterans, Gold Star families
The free lifetime pass will be available starting on Veterans Day 2022, as a thank you to military personnel and their families for their service.
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.
B-21 Raider: ‘Most advanced military aircraft ever built’ to be revealed soon
The long-anticipated B-21 Raider, the U.S. military’s “most advanced aircraft ever built,” will finally be unveiled in coming weeks.
Happy Birthday! US Navy to turn 247 years old Thursday
This year’s theme is “On Watch - 24/7 for 247 Years.”
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.
Christian Bale hosts special 'Amsterdam' screening on Marine base
The Marine Corps said the movie “highlights the importance of camaraderie between service members to overcome adversity.”
USS Gerald R. Ford to train with NATO nations amid Russia-Ukraine war
The USS Ford is the first of the Navy’s new Ford class of aircraft carriers.
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 Navy contractor at center of bribery scandal tried to get to Russia: officials
Nicknamed "Fat Leonard," the contractor reportedly plied naval officers with Kobe beef, expensive cigars, concert tickets and wild parties.
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.
Veteran suicide numbers are higher than VA reported, more than double federal figures, study shows
A new report found that Coast Guard veterans were at the greatest risk for suicide.
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.
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.
Teen National Guard trainee died of ‘undetectable and very rare heart abnormality’
After the 17-year-old died, doctors discovered that her twin sister, who trained alongside her at Fort Jackson, also has the same heart abnormality.
Teenage Pennsylvania National Guard soldier serving with twin sister dies during training in South Carolina
The U.S. Army is investigating the specific cause of the National Guard soldier's death in South Carolina.