Ohio National Guard nighttime exercises over southern Wayne County startle residents

The noises from nighttime exercises conducted by the 180th Fighter Wing caused some concern among residents in southern Wayne County communities unaware of the source of booming sounds.

Navy may retire USS Detroit after just 5 years of service

One in need of smaller, speedy warships to chase down pirates, the U.S. Navy is pivoting toward potential conflicts against bigger forces.

Bodies of Marines killed in NATO drill crash returned to US

Hundreds of U.S. Marines, sailors, service members and civilians rendered final salutes to the fallen Marines in Norway before the bodies were flown to Dover Air Force Base in Delaware.

All Black female WWII unit to be awarded Congressional Gold Medal

The only all-female, Black unit to serve in Europe during World War II will be awarded the Congressional Gold Medal more than 75 years later.

4 US Marines identified in deadly NATO drill crash

Authorities say that four U.S. Marines have been killed when their Osprey aircraft crashed in a Norwegian town in the Arctic Circle during a NATO exercise unrelated to Russia's war in Ukraine.

More US troops deployed to Europe amid Ukraine invasion

The Pentagon has ordered roughly 12,000 total service members from various U.S. bases to Europe, with a couple of thousand more already stationed abroad shifting to other European countries.

Army develops high-tech solution to keep hands warm without gloves

Army researchers have developed the Personal Heating Dexterity Device, or PHD2, to help prevent the loss of hand function in the cold.

House passes bill to boost benefits for veterans exposed to toxic burn pits

Veterans exposed to burn pits in Iraq and Afghanistan would have a dramatic boost in health care services and disability benefits under the legislation.

91-year-old Army veteran donates collection of American war veterans' stories to EMU

A 91-year-old Army veteran is donating his collection of invaluable resources to Eastern Michigan University to ensure that American war veterans' stories and experiences are remembered forever.

US Army discovers MIA soldier from only Black infantry division in WWII is related to Spike Lee

Famed movie director Spike Lee received a letter in the mail from the United States Army telling him about his relative who was part of the only Black infantry division serving in World War II in Italy which was the focus of a movie Lee directed in 2008.

Marine husband, Air Force wife reunited by deployment

The Phillips are no strangers to long distances, but they never thought their deployments would bring them closer together.

ISIS leader killed by US special forces in Syria raid, Biden says

ISIS leader Abu Ibrahim al-Hashimi al-Qurayshi died by exploding a bomb that killed himself and members of his family as US forces approached, Biden said.

Army begins discharging soldiers who refuse COVID-19 vaccine

The Army, the U.S. military’s largest service, said it will begin discharging soldiers who refuse to get a COVID-19 vaccine.

Ghost Army: Secret WWII tactical unit to receive Congressional Gold Medal

The Ghost Army refers to two units that used inflatable equipment, sound effects, radio trickery, and other deceptions to draw enemy forces away from American units, saving an estimated 30,000 lives.