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August 15, 2021

Army veteran to represent Team USA in Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games: 'It is an honor and a privilege'

Retired Army Staff Sergeant Alfredo De los Santos proudly served his country following the terrorist attacks of 9/11 but after being wounded in combat, Freddie was determined to find another way to proudly serve the place he calls home.

August 15, 2021

Pentagon says Kabul embassy evacuation is not a ‘combat mission,’ top security officials say otherwise

The second group of Marines arrived in Kabul Saturday to assist with the full evacuation of the U.S. embassy from the capital of Afghanistan as the Taliban continues to make violent advances across the country.

August 15, 2021

82nd Airborne paratrooper found dead at Fort Bragg; investigation underway

An investigation is underway in the death of a 29-year-old Fort Bragg paratrooper who was found unresponsive in his barracks on Friday, according to reports.

August 13, 2021

Pentagon pressed on whether Taliban has advantage in Afghanistan

The Afghan military needs to step up its efforts if it hopes to counter the Taliban’s rapid expansion of territorial control in Afghanistan, Pentagon spokesperson John Kirby said during a news briefing Friday afternoon.

August 10, 2021

Drought-stricken California town to tourists: 'Please conserve'

Tourists flock by the thousands to the coastal town of Mendocino for its Victorian homes and cliff trails, but visitors this summer are also finding public portable toilets and signs on picket fences pleading: “Severe Drought. Please conserve water."

August 9, 2021

Defense secretary to mandate COVID vaccine for US military by Sept. 15

The Pentagon is requiring members of the U.S. military to get vaccinated against coronavirus.

August 6, 2021

Army officer Amber English brings home gold medal after record Olympic performance: 'I'm very, very humbled'

U.S. Army First Lt. Amber English took home the gold medal in the women’s individual shotgun skeet event during the first week of the Tokyo Olympics but she says her journey to the podium was a team effort.

August 5, 2021

Texas police officer charged for not using 'less lethal gun' in shooting of Army vet accused of stabbing woman

A Texas police officer who fatally shot a U.S. Army veteran who allegedly stabbed a woman at a gas station before fleeing into a nearby creek is now facing criminal charges for not using less lethal force.

August 3, 2021

Army grants Christian an exemption to grow beard, citing religious beliefs

A U.S. Army sergeant became one of the first Christian service members to receive the greenlight on letting his hair and beard grow out for religious purposes.

July 31, 2021

California WWII vet receives Bronze Star 75 years after it was awarded

A California World War II Army veteran has finally received the Bronze Star Medal 75 years after earning it, according to the California National Guard.