Veteran homelessness persists as thousands struggle to find stable housing
Homelessness remains a major challenge for U.S. veterans, leaving thousands without stable housing. Among them is 76-year-old Vietnam veteran Michael Smith.
Veterans Day deals and freebies
Restaurants across the U.S. are honoring Veterans Day 2024 with free meals and special discounts for veterans and active-duty military on November 11.
Veterans Day: What's open and closed?
As the nation honors veterans on Monday, Nov. 11, some services may not be available, and here’s what’s open and closed in your area.
Remembering D-Day 80 years later: Biden, world leaders pay respects
June 6, 2024 marks the 80th anniversary of one of the largest air, land and sea invasions in military history.
Military Appreciation Month 2024 deals, discounts
Here's a look at the deals and discounts available to honor military members and veterans during Military Appreciation Month.
US sailor identified after being ‘lost overboard’ from USS Mason in Red Sea
A U.S. sailor who was “lost overboard" from the guided-missile destroyer USS Mason (DDG-87) has been identified by the U.S. Navy.
How the military’s new X-65 plane might revolutionize aircraft design
The experimental new X-plane is designed to not have any external parts to improve weight issues and make it more aerodynamic.
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has been hospitalized since Jan. 1
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin was in the hospital for five days before the Pentagon acknowledged his condition.
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.
Space Force sets new record with surprise satellite launch
The U.S. Space Force says it set a record for sending a satellite into space on short notice – just a 24-hour timeframe, instead of weeks or months – calling it a "major advancement" of its capabilities.
3 Marines killed, 20 injured in Australia air crash
A Us Marine Corps aircraft crashed on a north Australian island Sunday, killing three Marines and injuring 20 during a multination training exercise.
U.S. destroys last of its declared chemical weapons, closing a deadly chapter dating to World War I
At a sprawling military installation in the middle of the rolling green hills of eastern Kentucky, a milestone was reached Friday in the history of warfare dating back to World War I.
Air Force photo shows Chinese spy balloon from high-flying U-2
The Pentagon has confirmed that a photo, leaked on the internet Tuesday, does indeed show a Chinese spy balloon as seen from an American reconnaissance plane earlier this month.
Pentagon shot down ‘object’ flying in US airspace off Alaska, White House says
A U.S. military fighter jet has shot down an unknown object flying off the northern coast of Alaska.
Chinese balloon: Montana man describes 'surreal' experience capturing spectacle on camera
“I’m a little bit disturbed that the surveillance balloon — if that is, in fact, what it was — made it this far into our country and was hovering over my hometown” Chase Doak told LiveNOW from FOX.
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.
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.
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.
Veteran suicide numbers are higher than VA reported, more than double federal figures, study shows
A new report found that Coast Guard veterans were at the greatest risk for suicide.
Blue Angels select first female jet pilot in 76-year history
Lt. Amanda Lee of Mounds View, Minn., will join the team of pilots for the 2023 air show season.