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.

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.

Magnus Veterans Foundation offers unique services to transition veterans to civilian life
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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.

Florida military bases brace for Hurricane Ian's impact as ships, aircraft evacuate region

An evacuation order was issued for non-mission-essential individuals at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Florida. Meanwhile, U.S. 4th Fleet ships are departing from Mayport Naval Air Station in Jacksonville.

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 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.

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.

National Lao-Hmong Memorial to honor those who served in Vietnam

The Lao-Hmong Memorial Foundation restored a T-28 and have been flying it across the country – showing it off with demo flights Saturday at Fleming Field in South St. Paul to publicize a new memorial being built.

Lao-Hmong Memorial to honor Vietnam Vets
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A new memorial will honor those in the Hmong community who served in the Vietnam War. An airshow and fundraiser will be held this weekend, and FOX 9’s Rob Olson has the latest on the efforts.

New Minnesota Military & Veterans Museum design, timeline announced

The Minnesota Military & Veterans Museum has announced renderings of a proposed new $33 million facility that would increase its campus to 40,000 square-feet across 32 acres - all in an effort to tell the stories of those who have served.

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.