Pentagon announces new nuclear bomb 24 times more powerful than one dropped on Japan

The new bomb would be deliverable by modern aircraft and designed to give the president options to strike hard and large-area military targets, officials said.

Chinese fighter jet comes uncomfortably close to US bomber over South China Sea

A Chinese fighter jet came within 10 feet of an American B-52 bomber flying over the South China Sea, nearly causing an accident, the U.S. military says, underscoring the potential for a mishap as both countries vie for influence in the region.

US airstrikes target Iran-linked sites in Syria in retaliation for recent drone attacks

The U.S. wants to hit Iranian-backed groups suspected of targeting the U.S. as strongly as possible to deter future aggression, while also working to avoid provoking a wider conflict.

North Korea threatens nuclear strike over US aircraft carrier's arrival in South Korea

The U.S. and South Korean governments have repeatedly warned that any attempt by North Korea to use nuclear weapons would result in the end of their government.

Remains of WWII Veteran from Michigan return home nearly 80 years later

A World War II veteran from Flint, Staff Sgt. Max Thurston, was killed in combat against Germany in November 1944. He was 19 years old. Nearly 80 years later, Thurston's remains were fully accounted for and returned to his family. He was laid to rest on Oct. 12 in the Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly.

US nuclear-powered aircraft carrier arrives in South Korea

The arrival of the USS Ronald Reagan is expected to enrage North Korea, which views the deployment of such a powerful military asset as a major security threat.

Marines inch grudgingly toward integrating women and men at boot camp

While companies of men and women train together, Marine Corps leaders still fervently believe there must be a degree of segregation as they mold young people.

Michigan waives state job bachelor's degree requirement for some veterans - What to know

Some veterans can get a job with the State of Michigan without having a bachelor's degree. The state is waiving its education for veterans who served at least two years of active duty at the rank of E-6 or above.

US Defense Department official charged in facilitating dog fighting ring

A Department of Defense official and another man have been charged with facilitating a clandestine dog fighting ring that authorities say executed the animals that lost the fights.

Remains of Detroit man who died in World War II returned after decades of searching

Army Tech Sgt. Leonard J. Dettloff died at the age of 26 while fighting in Germany. DNA, dental, and other records helped identify him decades after his body was declared non-recoverable.

Missing F-35: Debris field found in search for fighter jet, officials say

The crash site for a stealth fighter jet that went missing during the weekend after its pilot ejected has been located in rural South Carolina after the military asked the public for help finding an aircraft built to elude detection.

Remains identified of Michigan airman who died in crash following WWII bombing raid on Japan

Military scientists have identified the remains of a U.S. Army airman from Michigan who died along with 10 other crew members when a bomber crashed in India following a World War II bombing raid on Japan.

Hundreds of military promotions on hold as Alabama senator demands end to abortion policy

Secretaries of the Navy, Air Force, and Army wrote an op-ed piece this week saying Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville's efforts were unfair to military leaders and a threat to national security.

Biden awards Medal of Honor to Army helicopter pilot who rescued soldiers in Vietnam firefight

President Joe Biden has awarded the Medal of Honor to an Army pilot from the Vietnam War who risked his life to rescue a reconnaissance team that was about to be overrun by the enemy — facing almost certain death.