Amid canceled ceremonies, Marine officer commissioned from family's backyard
Skyler Grathwohl has achieved the first part of her dream by becoming an officer in the U.S. Marine Corps. She was sworn in as a second lieutenant in her family's backyard.
These 6 famous women got their start serving in the Armed Forces
Long before we knew them as actresses and prominent public figures, these six women got their start by serving in the Armed Forces.
Sailors on sidelined carrier get virus for second time
The resurgence of the virus in the five sailors on the USS Theodore Roosevelt underscores the befuddling behavior of the highly contagious virus and raises questions about how troops that test positive can be reintegrated into the military, particularly on ships.
Retired police officer with ALS surprised by soldier son during parade amid pandemic
The heartfelt reunion took place in Fresno, California on May 2.
NJ lawmakers introduce new legislation for long-term care facilities after wave of COVID-19 deaths
In the aftermath of a wave of deaths in New Jersey at long-term care facilities and veterans' homes, officials have issued new directives and introduced new legislation to fight the spread of COVID-19 at such locations.
New legislation requires NJ long-term care facilities to take more steps to stop coronavirus
In the aftermath of a wave of deaths in New Jersey at long-term care facilities and veterans' homes, officials have issued new directives and introduced new legislation to fight the spread of COVID-19 at such locations.
NJ Air National Guard salutes frontline coronavirus workers with flyover
The New Jersey Air National Guard is honoring first responders, health workers, food banks and the community with a flyover on Tuesday.
Mother's Day outrage: Woman seen driving over graves at Texas veterans cemetery
Onlookers at the Houston National Cemetery watched in horror as driver ran over the gravestones of military veterans while trying to avoid traffic.
WWII Marine vet, 99, beats COVID-19: 'I've gone through hell more than once and this came almost as close'
A 99-year-old Marine veteran earned a new medal this week -- to go along with the two Purple Hearts he was given for his actions during World War II -- after winning a long and tough battle against the coronavirus.
Schumer calls on VA to explain use of unproven drug on vets
Sen. Charles Schumer is calling on the Department of Veterans Affairs to explain why it allowed the use of an unproven drug on veterans for the coronavirus.
Famous war photographer beats virus at age 97
A celebrated wartime and celebrity photographer at age 97 is getting over a bout with COVID-19.
Air Force veteran, 93, hitchhikes to store for Hershey bars, says he and girlfriend split one 'every night'
A 93-year-old Air Force veteran in California was so intent on procuring Hershey bars for his girlfriend that he snuck away from their senior community and hitchhiked to the local 99-cent store.
Pentagon: Anyone hospitalized for coronavirus 'disqualified' from joining military without waiver
Coronavirus survivors will be barred from entering the military unless they are granted a waiver from the branch they are seeking to join, a defense official told Fox News, as the agency continues to figure out how to train America's fighting force in the midst of a global pandemic.
‘Maybe your purpose isn’t on this planet’: U.S. Space Force releases recruitment video
The new military branch was formed in December 2019.
Fleet of World War II planes skywrite message of hope over NYC
Six World War II planes flew over the New York City region Tuesday and created giant messages in the sky of thanks and hope for first responders, essential workers and everyone impacted by COVID-19.
2 US 'mercenaries' among those nabbed after raid, Venezuela's president says
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro says authorities arrested two U.S. citizens among a group of “mercenaries” trying to kill him.
29 service members awarded Purple Hearts for brain injuries in Iran attack
About 110 U.S. service members were diagnosed with traumatic brain injuries after the Iranian ballistic missile attack at al-Asad Air Base in Iraq on Jan. 8. Now the U.S. military has approved 29 service members for the Purple Heart medal.
'Is my dad alive?': Outrage as deaths mount at veterans home
Outrage is building among family members of the dead at a Massachusetts home for aging veterans who say leadership allowed the coronavirus to spread unchecked and failed to protect their loved ones.
Navy ship Comfort sent to aid NYC hospitals departs Manhattan's west side
The Navy hospital ship sent to relieve stressed New York City hospitals as coronavirus cases surged is set to leave this week Thursday and return to its homeport in Virginia, the U.S. Navy said.
Highlands County man, a Purple Heart recipient, celebrates 90th birthday
Robert Scherer has had a long resume in serving his country and in public service.