US airstrikes target Iran-linked sites in Syria in retaliation for recent drone attacks

The U.S. wants to hit Iranian-backed groups suspected of targeting the U.S. as strongly as possible to deter future aggression, while also working to avoid provoking a wider conflict.

MN National Guard inducts honorees
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The Minnesota National Guard is inducting several members into its 2023 Flight of Honor class.

Pentagon footage shows hundreds of 'highly concerning' intercepts by Chinese planes

The officials said the Chinese flights were risky and aggressive in nature, but stopped short of calling most of them unsafe — a specific term that is used only in the most egregious cases.

North Korea threatens nuclear strike over US aircraft carrier's arrival in South Korea

The U.S. and South Korean governments have repeatedly warned that any attempt by North Korea to use nuclear weapons would result in the end of their government.

US nuclear-powered aircraft carrier arrives in South Korea

The arrival of the USS Ronald Reagan is expected to enrage North Korea, which views the deployment of such a powerful military asset as a major security threat.

MN Jewish community reacts to Hamas attack
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FOX 9 heard from Jewish leaders discuss the horrors of Hammas' surprise attack on Israel.

Marines inch grudgingly toward integrating women and men at boot camp

While companies of men and women train together, Marine Corps leaders still fervently believe there must be a degree of segregation as they mold young people.

US Navy sailor launches rescue of puppy saved during overseas deployment: ‘Can’t leave a comrade behind’

Paws of War co-founder Robert Misseri said in a statement that Koda’s story is a recurring situation for many active military members who rescue and "fall in love with animals overseas."

Navy SEALs to be tested for PEDs after tragic death of recruit

The new policy comes after the death of Navy SEAL recruit Kyle Mullen, who died during Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL training, or BUD/S, in 2022.

North Korea denounces US as 'persistent threat,' promises strong response

North Korea slammed the United States over a recent Pentagon report that labeled it a “persistent” threat because of weapons of mass destruction.

Navy officers involved in 2021 Pearl Harbor fuel spill get written reprimands instead of firing or suspension

The Navy is issuing written reprimands to three now-retired military officers for their roles in the spill of jet fuel into Pearl Harbor’s drinking water in 2021. But it is not firing, suspending, docking the pay or reducing the rank of anyone for the incident.

American soldier who crossed into North Korea returns to US, video appears to show

Pvt. Travis King appeared to walk off a plane in San Antonio, Texas, early Thursday. King ran into the North while on a civilian tour of a border village on July 18. He had served in South Korea.

U.S. solider expelled from North Korea
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The American solider who crossed into North Korea is now in U.S custody. Private Travis King ran across the border while on a civilian tour of a South Korea border town.