Wreaths Across America Day: How to help honor fallen soldiers this holiday season
Wreaths Across America Day is a humbling annual tradition that lays millions of holiday wreaths on the graves of fallen service members. Here's how you can help.
How the attack on Pearl Harbor led to ban on US weather data
After the Dec. 7, 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor, the U.S. government heavily restricted the dissemination of public weather information.
As Pearl Harbor survivors age, their children continue legacy
Only an estimated 26 Pearl Harbor survivors are still alive, with the majority of them well over 100, according to an association dedicated to preserving their memory.
US military grounds entire fleet of Osprey aircraft following deadly crash
The U.S. military has announced it is grounding all of its Osprey V-22 helicopters, one week after eight Air Force Special Operations Command service members died in a crash off the coast of Japan.
Here are some events commemorating the Pearl Harbor 82nd anniversary on Thursday
Ceremonies are taking place nationwide in remembrance of the anniversary, and these are some of the events that may be happening in your area.
Tuberville ends blockade of hundreds of military promotions
Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville of Alabama says he is ending his blockade of hundreds of military promotions, clearing the way for hundreds to be approved.
Minnesota man among 8 killed in crash off coast of Japan, Air Force says
The U.S. Air Force named Maj. Jeffrey T. Hoernemann, 32, from Andover, Minnesota, as one of the airmen killed when a U.S. Air Force Osprey aircraft crashed during a training mission off southwestern Japan last week.
Meet the U.S. Army's first active duty female sniper
Sgt. Maciel Hay learned to shoot as a kid and used her passion to pursue becoming a sniper.
Divers discover wreckage, 5 remains from Osprey aircraft crash off Japan, Air Force says
The Air Force Special Operations Command says the five newly located remains are being recovered, and their identities have yet to be determined.
Red Sea warship attack: 3 commercial ships hit, drones shot down in self-defense
The Red Sea attacks mark an escalation in a series of maritime attacks in the Mideast linked to the Israel-Hamas war.
US military Osprey aircraft crashes off Japan's coast, killing at least 1
The coast guard received an emergency call from a fishing boat near the crash site off southern Japan, officials said. Here's what is known about the Osprey aircraft crash.
Job skills of former military include a 'mission-critical' approach to their work
As military heroes return to civilian life, many are joining the American workforce in a variety of positions — including management roles.
Navy plane overshoots runway and ends up in Hawaii bay
The scene was reminiscent of the 2009 “Miracle on the Hudson,” when a passenger jet piloted by Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger made an emergency landing on the New York river.
Alaska National Guard mission to bring Christmas cheer makes life-saving detour
Santa’s ride, an Alaska Army National Guard Black Hawk helicopter, was shuttling Santa, Mrs. Claus and volunteer elves when they got an urgent call.
US Army is overturning century-old convictions of 110 Black soldiers
In 1917, the Buffalo Soldiers, an all-Black Third Battalion in the U.S. Army U.S. Army's 24th Infantry Regiment, marched into Houston, where clashes erupted after racial provocations. Approximately 110 soldiers were later found guilty in the largest murder trial in U.S. history.
Can you read cursive? Volunteers sought to decipher Revolutionary War documents
The U.S. government is looking for people who know how to read cursive to help transcribe the pension records of more than 800,000 soldiers and their widows from the Revolutionary War.
Carnival Glory cruise ship passenger vanishes, Coast Guard searching Gulf of Mexico
The U.S. Coast Guard is searching for a passenger who went missing while traveling aboard the Carnival Glory cruise ship sailing in the Gulf of Mexico, officials said Tuesday.
Minnesota soldier among 5 killed in helicopter crash during training exercise
A Mankato solider was one of five that were killed in a helicopter crash during a routine training exercise.
5 Army soldiers killed in US military aircraft crash over Mediterranean Sea identified
The five U.S. Army Special Operations aviation soldiers were killed during routine flight training over the eastern Mediterranean Sea, the U.S. Department of Defense said Monday.
Mall of America's hosts special ceremony for Veterans Day
Many people recognized Veterans Day at the Mall of America on Saturday. An event at the mall included the posting of the colors and a performance by the Minnesota National Guard’s 34th Infantry Division Red Bull Band.