Cobb County WW2 veteran celebrating 101st birthday
Brayton Paul loves all kinds of ice cream and still builds model airplanes.
Missing Marines, sailor presumed dead; search ends, Corps says
A search for seven missing Marines and one Navy sailor, who went missing during a training exercise off the California coast last week, has ended, Marine Corps officials announced early Sunday.
Trump offers to help pay for Vanessa Guillen funeral
The family of Spc. Vanessa Guillen, whose remains were found July 2 following her disappearance in April from Fort Hood, rallied with several dozen supporters before the meeting with Trump, calling for justice in the case and for changes in the way the military handles sexual abuse and harassment.
Vanessa Guillen’s family to meet with President Trump Thursday
The family of murdered Fort Hood soldier Vanessa Guillen is preparing to meet with President Trump Thursday to discuss a bill that would help prevent what happened to the 20-year-old from ever happening to anyone else.
Trump meets with slain Fort Hood soldier Vanessa Guillen's family, backs congressional bill named for her
President Trump met with slain Fort Hood soldier Vanessa Guillen's family Thursday in an emotional meeting and announced his support for a new congressional bill aimed at changing how sexual abuse and harassment cases are handled by the military.
Coast Guard airlifts 2 teens stranded on rocks in Oregon lagoon
The U.S. Coast Guard rescued two teenagers from an Oregon lagoon after they became stranded on rocks amid rising tides.
101-year-old vet leads caravan of 101 cars through Bay Area to commemorate end of WWII
Grand Marshall Sidney Walton, a 101-year-old WWII veteran, will be out in front of 101 vehicles that will travel 101 miles at 101 km/hr along U.S. Highway 101 from San Jose to Sausalito to mark the historic date.
Space Force selects 2,410 ‘space operators’ for transfer into new military branch starting Sept. 1
In May, the new military branch invited specialized active-duty airmen to apply to volunteer for transfer.
57 injured following explosion, fire aboard ship at Naval Base San Diego
Firefighters were still battling a blaze Monday on a Navy combat ship that injured at least 57 people and sent smoke billowing over San Diego.
Former Fort Hood soldier whose skeletal remains were found to be buried without military honors, family claims
The family of Gregory Wedel-Morales, a former Fort Hood soldier missing for 10 months until his skeletal remains were discovered buried near the Texas Army base in June, are claiming he won't receive military honors at his funeral and are left with only questions pending further investigation into the case.
Mayor proclaims July 11, 2020 as Vanessa Guillen Day in Houston
He proclaimed July 11, 2020, as ‘Vanessa Guillen Day’ in the City of Houston.
Vindman retiring from Army, lawyer blames Trump
Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman, a national security aide who played a central role in President Donald Trump's impeachment case, announced his retirement from the Army on Wednesday in a scathing statement that accused the president of running a “campaign of bullying, intimidation, and retaliation.”
Attorney: Missing Texas soldier was killed at Fort Hood
The Army said Wednesday that a soldier who was suspected in Guillen’s disappearance had killed himself. The Army also said a civilian suspect had been arrested.
US Air Force F-16 jet crashes in South Carolina, killing pilot
The accident occurred during a "routine training mission."
Army quarantines 90 soldiers with coronavirus at Fort Bragg
A total of 110 people participated in the course, which was cut short after a single soldier tested positive. Subsequent tests then showed that 82 students and 8 instructors had COVID-19, Army spokeswoman Janice Burton told The Associated Press on Wednesday.
U.S. Coast Guard veteran celebrates 100th birthday in New Orleans
A U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) veteran who served in World War II turned 100 years of age in New Orleans, Louisiana, on June 27, and his birthday was marked with a parade of cars, music, cheering from friends and family, and tributes from USCG officials.
US Space Force announces future rank structure, outlining 3 major commands
The U.S. Space Force announced its future organizational structure, which will mimic the U.S. Air Force, but will have its own uniqueness with one level of command.
Army is taking limited steps to counter racial divisiveness
Army Secretary Ryan McCarthy announced Thursday that beginning in August the service will no longer include soldiers' photos when soldiers are being considered for promotion.
Remains of missing Fort Hood soldier Gregory Wedel-Morales found in Killeen, foul play suspected
Wedel-Morales went missing in August 2019 at the age of 23. The Oklahoma native was labeled AWOL, and then a deserter.
World War II forces sweetheart singer Vera Lynn dies at 103
Lynn hosted a popular BBC radio show during WWII in which she sent messages to British troops abroad and performed the songs they requested.