Georgia's Union City receives Purple Heart designation
Union City proudly announces its official designation as a Purple Heart City, a prestigious recognition that honors the bravery and sacrifice of community members who were wounded or killed in combat defending American freedoms.
US military draft: Bill would require women to register for Selective Service
Women may be one step closer to a mandate requiring them to register for Selective Service, or the military draft.
More American soldiers are dying by suicide than combat
More U.S. soldiers are dying of suicide than any other reason, according to an analysis shared recently by health officials with the Department of Defense.
USS Theodore Roosevelt arrives in S. Korea amid rising N. Korea threats
A nuclear-powered U.S. aircraft carrier has arrived in South Korea for a three-way exercise involving Japan as they step up military training to cope with North Korean threats.
US military: Is there a draft in 2024?
While there isn't currently a draft in place, Congress and the president can reinstate the draft and force male citizens to serve in the military under certain circumstances.
US Navy facing 'most sustained combat since WWII' in Red Sea
The U.S. Navy is engaged in intense combat with Iran-backed Houthi rebels from Yemen, in the most significant sea battle since World War II, as the Houthis target over 50 vessels in the Red Sea to disrupt shipping and support Palestinians while strengthening their position in Yemen, leading to near-daily confrontations involving advanced weaponry.
Military veteran comes out as gay in viral obituary: 'I was afraid'
“I'm sorry for not having the courage to come out as Gay," Edward Thomas Ryan wrote.
Biden speaks at France's Pointe du Hoc on 'defending freedom and democracy'
President Joe Biden's speech from Pointe du Hoc Friday marked his second trip to the Normandy coast during his visit to France for the 80th anniversary of D-Day. Biden says the legacy of Pointe du Hoc is a call to “stay true to what America stands for."
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.
D-Day veterans return to Normandy for 80th anniversary, share memories and messages for future generations
World War II veterans from across the United States as well as Britain and Canada are in Normandy this week to mark 80 years since the D-Day landings that helped lead to Hitler’s defeat.
Haunting art installation marks D-Day anniversary: See the pics
The “For Your Tomorrow" D-Day memorial features 1,475 statues representing each British servicemember who was killed during the invasion of Normandy 80 years ago.
Military aircraft crashes near Albuquerque airport, injured pilot escapes before impact
The pilot, the sole occupant of the aircraft, was taken to a hospital with serious injuries, as reported by Albuquerque's fire department.
Massachusetts sailor killed at Pearl Harbor finally gets proper burial at Arlington National Cemetery
Frank Hryniewicz was only 20 years old when the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor in 1941. Eight decades later, Hryniewicz finally received a proper burial at Arlington National Cemetery.
Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes to join military after MLB career, Air Force coach says
Mike Kazluaksy, Air Force Academy head baseball coach, says he has spoken with Skenes about it.
Memorial Day vs. Veterans Day: What we celebrate in May
The two holidays are crucial for honoring U.S. military personnel but serve distinct purposes.
Veterans granted over 1M toxic exposure claims under PACT Act
U.S. veterans have received about $5.7 billion in benefits under a new law that broadened disability claims involving burn pit or other toxic exposure during their service.
Air Force instructor pilot dies after ejection seat goes off at Sheppard Air Force Base
The instructor was in a T-6A Texan II when the ejection seat activated during a ground operation.
Shrine, tributes grow for Atlanta airman killed by Florida deputy
At the apartment door where a Florida deputy shot and killed Senior Airman Roger Fortson, a small shrine is growing with the tributes from the Air Force unit grappling with his loss.
Video: Coast Guard conducts daring early morning rescue off Tybee Island
The U.S. Coast Guard successfully rescued a 39-year-old man from a vessel located 40 miles off Tybee Island early Monday morning.
Funeral for Atlanta-area airman killed by Florida deputy to be held in Georgia
The funeral for an Air Force service member from the Atlanta area has been set, FOX 5 has learned.