Former US Navy SEAL dies in Ukraine; 6th known American killed in war
A former U.S. Navy SEAL was killed Wednesday in Ukraine. That's according to American officials who say he was not fighting in an official capacity.
A former U.S. Navy SEAL was killed Wednesday in Ukraine. That's according to American officials who say he was not fighting in an official capacity.
US veterans in suicidal crisis now eligible for free emergency care at any facility
Veterans do not need to be enrolled in the VA system for the new policy, which includes inpatient care for up to 30 days and outpatient care for up to 90 days.
Veterans do not need to be enrolled in the VA system for the new policy, which includes inpatient care for up to 30 days and outpatient care for up to 90 days.
Watch: US veteran takes down knife-wielding man in South Carolina Walmart
In a dramatic video, the man was seen shouting inside the Walmart store while waving a knife at bystanders and employees. “That's when my military training kicked in,” the shopper said.
In a dramatic video, the man was seen shouting inside the Walmart store while waving a knife at bystanders and employees. “That's when my military training kicked in,” the shopper said.
Army expands program for recruits who don't meet weight and test requirements as recruiting crisis deepens
The military is facing its largest recruiting crisis since the switch to an all-volunteer force in 1973.
The military is facing its largest recruiting crisis since the switch to an all-volunteer force in 1973.
Oldest living survivor of Pearl Harbor marks 105th birthday
The oldest living survivor of the Japanese Attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941 celebrated his upcoming 105th birthday at the National World War II Museum in New Orleans.
The oldest living survivor of the Japanese Attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941 celebrated his upcoming 105th birthday at the National World War II Museum in New Orleans.
Air Force offensive lineman dies after medical emergency on way to class
The 21-year-old experienced a medical emergency as he left his dorm for class earlier this week, the academy said.
The 21-year-old experienced a medical emergency as he left his dorm for class earlier this week, the academy said.
Pentagon: COVID-19 vaccine no longer mandated for troops
The Pentagon has formally dropped its COVID-19 vaccination mandate, but a new memo signed by Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin also gives commanders some discretion in how or whether to deploy troops who are not vaccinated.
The Pentagon has formally dropped its COVID-19 vaccination mandate, but a new memo signed by Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin also gives commanders some discretion in how or whether to deploy troops who are not vaccinated.
So long Fort Bragg, welcome Fort Liberty: The Pentagon's naming commission recommendations take effect
Military installations named after Confederate generals will have their names changed this year.
Military installations named after Confederate generals will have their names changed this year.
Gay Marine vet to lead Wisconsin veterans agency
James Bond, a disabled U.S. Marine Corps veteran who has worked at the department for years, is the first openly LGBTQ person in state history to head a Cabinet agency.
James Bond, a disabled U.S. Marine Corps veteran who has worked at the department for years, is the first openly LGBTQ person in state history to head a Cabinet agency.
Coast Guard rescues fishermen after boat capsizes in rough seas
The survivors were reunited with their families at the Coast Guard Base San Juan.
The survivors were reunited with their families at the Coast Guard Base San Juan.
Wisconsin secretary of veterans affairs retiring
Wisconsin's secretary of veterans affairs, who pushed to increase resources for veterans facing homelessness and addiction, will retire at the start of the new year, Gov. Tony Evers announced Thursday.
Wisconsin's secretary of veterans affairs, who pushed to increase resources for veterans facing homelessness and addiction, will retire at the start of the new year, Gov. Tony Evers announced Thursday.
Video: Chinese fighter jet flies dangerously close to US Air Force plane
The Chinese fighter jet flew so close, the U.S. Air Force pilot had to maneuver to avoid a collision.
The Chinese fighter jet flew so close, the U.S. Air Force pilot had to maneuver to avoid a collision.
US military personnel around the globe will no longer be required to get COVID-19 vaccine
The mandate was lifted under an $858 billion defense spending bill passed by Congress and signed into law Friday by President Joe Biden.
The mandate was lifted under an $858 billion defense spending bill passed by Congress and signed into law Friday by President Joe Biden.
George Hill provides National Guard families with Christmas gifts
Milwaukee Bucks guard George Hill provided Christmas gifts to children and families of deployed Wisconsin National Guard soldiers.
Milwaukee Bucks guard George Hill provided Christmas gifts to children and families of deployed Wisconsin National Guard soldiers.
Air Force grounds entire B-2 bomber fleet after fiery emergency landing
The Air Force has grounded its entire fleet of B-2 stealth bombers following an emergency landing and fire earlier this month, and none of the strategic aircraft will perform flyovers at this years' college bowl games.
The Air Force has grounded its entire fleet of B-2 stealth bombers following an emergency landing and fire earlier this month, and none of the strategic aircraft will perform flyovers at this years' college bowl games.
Wreaths Across America at Wood National Cemetery; honor veterans
The annual Wreaths Across America is taking place on Saturday, Dec. 17; volunteers will gather to lay wreaths across thousands of headstones across the country.
The annual Wreaths Across America is taking place on Saturday, Dec. 17; volunteers will gather to lay wreaths across thousands of headstones across the country.
BTS member Jin begins military duty at front-line South Korean boot camp
Jin, the oldest member of K-pop supergroup BTS, posted a photo of himself with a military buzzcut and a message saying, “Ha ha ha. It’s cuter than I had expected.”
Jin, the oldest member of K-pop supergroup BTS, posted a photo of himself with a military buzzcut and a message saying, “Ha ha ha. It’s cuter than I had expected.”
100-year-old WWII veteran gets honorary promotion to brigadier general
Retired Col. Clarence E. “Bud” Anderson was given the honorary rank during a ceremony for the 75th anniversary of the U.S. Air Force’s establishment as a military service.
Retired Col. Clarence E. “Bud” Anderson was given the honorary rank during a ceremony for the 75th anniversary of the U.S. Air Force’s establishment as a military service.
Pearl Harbor remembrance draws handful of survivors to Hawaii
The youngest active-duty military personnel on Dec. 7, 1941, would have been about 17, making them 98 today. Many of those still alive are at least 100.
The youngest active-duty military personnel on Dec. 7, 1941, would have been about 17, making them 98 today. Many of those still alive are at least 100.
Congress set to rescind COVID-19 vaccine mandate for military members
The COVID-19 vaccine mandate for members of the U.S. military would be rescinded under the annual defense bill heading for a vote this week in Congress, ending a directive that helped ensure the vast majority of troops were vaccinated but also raised concerns that it harmed recruitment and retention.
The COVID-19 vaccine mandate for members of the U.S. military would be rescinded under the annual defense bill heading for a vote this week in Congress, ending a directive that helped ensure the vast majority of troops were vaccinated but also raised concerns that it harmed recruitment and retention.