Pizza shop takes donations to feed National Guard members at Capitol
A Washington, D.C., area pizza shop is taking donations to help feed National Guard members stationed at the U.S. Capitol.
Twice as many troops in DC for inauguration than in Afghanistan and Iraq combined
The head of the National Guard says at least 10,000 troops will be deployed in D.C. by Saturday, and an additional 5,000 could be requested from other states.
Coast Guard: Intoxicated suspect arrested in stolen tiki hut boat off Florida Keys
Coast Guard crews in the Florida Keys recovered a stolen tiki hut boat, and say the person aboard "showed signs of intoxication."
Joint Chiefs of Staff send memo to military decrying pro-Trump Capitol riot, affirming Biden's victory
The military’s top leaders have issued a memo to forces decrying last week’s Capitol Hill violence and reminding service members that freedom of speech does not give anyone the right to resort to violence.
New Jersey hometown honors slain Capitol cop
A U.S. flag in South River was lowered to half staff to honor Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick.
Famed Tuskegee Airman dies from COVID-19
One of the famed Tuskegee Airmen — the first Black pilots in the segregated U.S. military and among the most respected fighter pilots of World War II — has died from complications of the coronavirus, it was announced Friday.
Fallen Capitol Police officer was New Jersey native, Air Force veteran
Officer Brian Sicknick grew up in South River and went to Middlesex County Vocational and Technical Schools.
U.S. military icebreaker patrolling polar region
The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Polar Star is in Alaska for a stop after spending the first 30-days of a months-long Arctic deployment.
UK judge rejects US extradition request for Julian Assange
A British judge has rejected the United States’ request to extradite WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange to face espionage charges.
Army drill sergeant found dead in car in Texas, was shot multiple times: reports
Sgt. Jessica Mitchell's shooting death followed that of her 18-year-old brother in 2017, a report said
Senate overrides Trump’s veto of annual defense policy bill
In a rare New Year’s Day session, the Republican-led Senate voted to override President Donald Trump’s veto of the annual defense bill, the first of his presidency.
COVID-19 vaccine rollout to US troops overseas gets underway
Troops based in Japan, South Korea and Europe were among the first to receive the vaccine amid rising cases of the coronavirus around the world.
Army son surprises St. Pete police sergeant with holiday homecoming
Lieutenants with the St Petersburg Police Department helped to orchestrate a homecoming surprise for one of their colleagues on Christmas Eve.
Military funeral honors for veterans in New York dropped amid pandemic
The New York National Guard conducted about 2,200 fewer ceremonies this year compared to last.
Soldier charged in Rockford shooting may have PTSD, lawyer says
An attorney for a U.S. Army special forces sergeant arrested in what authorities called an apparently random shooting at an Illinois bowling alley that left three people dead told an initial hearing Monday that her client may suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder.
Valley veteran 'overwhelmed' by generous strangers after sharing his difficult journey
A Valley veteran was in a 30-day coma and woke up to eviction and his things auctioned off. He was then scammed out of $2,000 while trying to find a new home. Now a month later, it's all changed for him.
Arizona man who died in Pearl Harbor attack identified decades later
Arizona man, Carl Johnson, died at the age of 18 in the attack on Pearl Harbor. He was finally identified by the Navy decades later and his remains will be buried in Phoenix, fulfilling his parent's dream of having him home once again.
Dozens of West Point cadets accused of cheating on exam
Cheating at the U.S. Military Academy came to light when instructors saw irregularities while grading the exam.
Missing Fort Drum soldier found dead, another soldier held
A 20-year-old soldier from Tennessee who went missing from New York state's Fort Drum was found dead, officials said Sunday, adding that an investigation has been launched.
Vice President Mike Pence announces new name for Space Force members: ‘Guardians’
"It is my honor on behalf of the president of the United States to announce that henceforth the men and women of the United States Space Force will be known as ‘Guardians,’" Pence said during the ceremony.