Chinese spy balloon spotted over Western US, Pentagon says
The U.S. says it is tracking a suspected Chinese surveillance balloon that has been spotted over U.S. airspace for a couple days.
Indian Air Force fighters jets crash in mid-air, killing pilot
Two other Indian Air Forces pilots were injured in the crash.
Senior Islamic State official killed by US military in remote region of Somalia
Pentagon officials say no civilians were injured or killed in the operation.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Coast Guard rescues fishermen after boat capsizes in rough seas
The survivors were reunited with their families at the Coast Guard Base San Juan.
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.
Magnus Veterans Foundation offers unique services to transition veterans to civilian life
On a sprawling estate on the northwest side of the Twin Cities, an innovative foundation is helping veterans transition from their military service. One of them is Randy Tesdahl.
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.
Marine Corps’ mascot gets promoted to private 1st class
Pfc. Chesty XVI, an English bulldog, received his promotion at a ceremony Tuesday. His predecessor was given a pardon and retirement after becoming a bit of a handful.
House bill rescinds COVID-19 vaccine mandate for U.S. military
More than 8,000 active-duty service members were discharged for failure to obey a lawful order when they refused the vaccine.
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.
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.
USS Arizona survivor: Honor those killed at Pearl Harbor
This week the U.S. Navy and the National Park Service will host a remembrance ceremony at Pearl Harbor on the 81st anniversary of the 1941 Japanese bombing.