USNS Mercy hospital ship arrives at Port of Los Angeles to bring relief to overwhelmed area hospitals
The hospital ship USNS Mercy sailed into the Port of Los Angeles Friday to provide relief for Southland hospitals overwhelmed by the coronavirus pandemic.
Newsom requests Trump deploy USNS Mercy Hospital Ship to Los Angeles
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday sent a letter to President Donald Trump requesting the immediate deployment of the USNS Mercy Hospital Ship to the Port of Los Angeles through Sept. 1, 2020, to help assist with the state's battle against COVID-19.
Clarifying remarks, California governor says virus called unlikely to prompt martial law
On Wednesday, Brian Ferguson, spokesman for the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services, said the governor doesn’t envision tanks and armed soldiers in the streets.
Officials: 2 people from Luke AFB have coronavirus
Military officials say Thursday there are two confirmed cases COVID-19 from Luke Air Force Base.
State investigates complaint VA using company that's 'putting the lives of our veterans in harm's way'
Critics question a decision by the Atlanta VA Medical Center for how it transports veterans, claiming the VA could be putting lives at risk, especially during this vulnerable time.
Officials: US airstrikes underway against Iran-backed militia group that hit Iraq base
The U.S. launched airstrikes in Iraq Thursday, American officials said, targeting the Iranian-backed Shia militia members believed responsible for the rocket attack that killed and wounded American and British troops at a base north of Baghdad.
US servicemen killed in Iraq during mission against ISIS identified, were part of Marine Raider Battalion
Two U.S. service members were killed by “enemy forces” while advising and accompanying Iraqi security forces, the U.S. military said in a statement Monday.
Simi Valley Marine among 2 killed during mission to eliminate ISIS stronghold in Iraq
A Simi Valley man was one of two Marines who died during a mission to eliminate an ISIS stronghold in north-central Iraq.
U.S. Marine tested positive for coronavirus in Virginia
A U.S. Marine assigned to Fort Belvoir, Va., tested positive for the novel coronavirus, or COVID-19, on Saturday, making him the first Marine to contract the disease and the third American service member to become infected.
After a deployment cancels military couple's dream wedding, Atlanta business steps up for surprise do-over
Ashley Charron, founder of Event Pod WED, organized a free engagement photo shoot earlier this year for the couple in Alpharetta. Mid-shoot, Charron interrupted, announcing they’re also receiving the 2020 Event Pod Wedding Giveaway.
Army suspends travel for soldiers, families to and from South Korea amid coronavirus outbreak
The Army on Sunday suspended travel for all soldiers and their families to and from South Korea due to concerns about the fast-spreading coronavirus, or COVID-19.
American soldier starts GoFundMe to help bring dogs home following coronavirus outbreak in Italy
The military flight that she was booked for with her two dogs got canceled last minute due to the coronavirus outbreak in Italy.
Army beginning increased coronavirus screening for new recruits
The U.S. Army on Tuesday began increased health screenings for all new soldier recruits arriving at the four basic training centers around the country in order to detect the new coronavirus, a senior commander said.
Confederate items to be banned from all Marine bases
Marine Gen. David Berger has ordered all Confederate flags, bumper stickers and similar items to be removed from Marine Corps bases.
U.S., Taliban sign deal aimed at ending war in Afghanistan
The United States signed a peace agreement with Taliban militants on Saturday aimed at bringing an end to 18 years of bloodshed in Afghanistan and allowing U.S. troops to return home from America's longest war.
Fort Drum soldier dies in Afghanistan
21-year-old Spc. Branden Tyme Kimball died at Bagram Airfield.
Senate approves resolution restraining Trump's authority to launch military operations against Iran
The Senate approved a bipartisan measure Thursday limiting President Donald Trump's authority to launch military operations against Iran.
Trump signs law giving veterans smoother path to STEM careers
President Donald Trump signed the Supporting Veterans in STEM Careers Act into law. The legislation is aimed at giving veterans an easier path to careers in science, technology, engineering and math after active duty.
Naval Academy midshipman who died during physical readiness test is identified
The U.S. Navy revealed the identity of a midshipman who died during a fitness test at the Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md., on Saturday.
Georgia senators pushing Fort Benning for new Army corps HQ
Georgia’s two U.S. senators are urging military leaders to choose Fort Benning for the headquarters of the Army’s fourth corps headquarters.