US strikes Taliban forces, in first hit since peace deal
The U.S. military says it has conducted an airstrike against Taliban forces in southern Afghanistan, only days after American and Taliban officials signed an ambitious peace deal in the Mideastern state of Qatar.
Court considers whether U.S. men-only draft is constitutional
Weeks before a government commission weighs in on the subject, federal appeals court judges will consider whether the military's all-male draft system is constitutional.
Marine general orders removal of Confederate items at bases
Marine Gen. David Berger has told his commanders to begin implementing the order or develop plans to do so by Saturday.
US, Taliban sign deal aimed at ending war in Afghanistan
Under the agreement, the Taliban promise not to let extremists use the country as a staging ground for attacking the U.S. or its allies.
South Korea, US postpone annual military drills due to coronavirus
The South Korean and U.S. militaries announced Thursday that they were postponing their annual joint drills due to concern about a viral outbreak that has infected soldiers in both countries' armed forces, put many troops in quarantine and closed base facilities.
Rain didn’t dampen day at ballpark for WWII vet honored by Yankees
It's not every day you see a member of the Greatest Generation chatting with one of the Yankees' greatest. But it's safe to say Reggie Jackson, AKA "Mr. October," was the more starstruck one of the pair.
U.S. soldier stationed in South Korea tests positive for coronavirus
The U.S. military announced Tuesday that a soldier stationed at Camp Carroll in South Korea tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19).
DOD adopts 'ethical principles' for Artificial Intelligence
The Pentagon is adopting new ethical principles as it prepares to accelerate its use of artificial intelligence technology on the battlefield.
At age 62, retired U.S. Marine holds plank for over 8 hours, breaks world record
A former U.S. Marine and DEA supervisory special agent broke the Guinness World Record for holding a plank. George Hood, 62, held the plank for 8 hours, 15 minutes and 15 seconds.
Sunday marks the 75th anniversary of US troops raising the flag at Iwo Jima
One of the most famous photographs ever was taken during the Battle of Iwo Jima of World War II. This is described as one of the bloodiest battles in our nation's history.
US: Taliban's 'reduction of violence' deal to start tonight
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says the peace agreement will also lead to an eventual permanent cease-fire.
Navy dad surprises sons at Dublin elementary school
“You guys excited?” Darren Nelson asked, crouched down, hugging all three boys at once, ruffling their hair. “You got Daddy back.”
WWII veteran carried to his seat by fellow Trump supporters at Phoenix campaign rally
A World War II veteran was carried to his seat by fellow Trump supporters at his campaign stop in Phoenix Wednesday.
One of the last USS Arizona crew members to survive Pearl Harbor dies at age 97
Donald Stratton, one of the last crew members of the USS Arizona to have survived Pearl Harbor, has passed away at the age of 97.
Soldier home early from deployment surprises daughter on Valentine's Day
Fifth-grader Alexus London got an amazing surprise at school on Valentine's Day.
Air Force to allow uniformed members to wear turbans, hijabs, beards in new dress code update
The United States Air Force updated its official dress code policy this month, in observance of religious practices, to allow military personnel to wear turbans or hijabs as a part of the uniform.
US, Taliban reach Afghanistan truce agreement, official says
A senior U.S. official said Friday the United States and the Taliban have reached a truce agreement that will take effect “very soon” and could lead to withdrawals of American troops from Afghanistan.
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.
Fort Drum soldier dies in Iraq
A soldier from Fort Drum in northern New York died on base in Iraq last week, according to the Department of Defense.