WWII 'ghost boat' surfaces from receding California lake

The Forest Service said the WWII 'ghost boat' has ties to General George Patton and General Dwight Eisenhower.

More soldiers are leaving the Army National Guard at a faster rate than they are enlisting

Officials say the number of soldiers retiring or leaving the Guard each month in the past year has exceeded those coming in, for a total annual loss of about 7,500 service members.

'One of the best days of my life': Stranger takes 100-year-old veteran to Disneyland

Video going viral on social media shows a man approaching a stranger - who turned out to be a 100-year-old veteran - and asking him if he wanted to go to Disneyland. It was the trip of a lifetime.

Florida military bases brace for Hurricane Ian's impact as ships, aircraft evacuate region

An evacuation order was issued for non-mission-essential individuals at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Florida. Meanwhile, U.S. 4th Fleet ships are departing from Mayport Naval Air Station in Jacksonville.

Pentagon lays out new food, housing programs for troops

The Pentagon announced a number of new programs Thursday that are aimed at helping service members who are struggling with housing shortages and steep food and living expenses as they move from base to base.

USS Ronald Reagan to arrive at S. Korea despite threats from N. Korea

The carrier’s arrival comes after North Korea recently passed a new law designed to authorize the preemptive use of nuclear weapons in certain conditions.

Happy birthday! US Air Force celebrates 75th anniversary

Though America has seen several wars and aircraft flights for more than 100 years, the Air Force as we know it today is only 75 years old.

How to help Michigan veterans, first responders get service dogs

A nonprofit works to pair veterans and first responders with service dogs across the U.S., inlcuding here in Michigan.

Army's top general talks soldier shortage, Ukraine war with Russia

“Right now 23 percent of Americans are qualified to serve in the Army so we want to give them that opportunity to serve," McConville said. "And up in here in the great state of Michigan, there’s not a lot of active duty military."

Army names Ranger candidates killed by falling tree during mountain training

Officials said Army Ranger candidates 2nd Lt. Evan Fitzgibbon and Staff Sgt. George Taber died during a weather-induced training hold at Yonah Mountain outside of Dahlonega.

Veterans 'burn pits' bill marks a personal victory for Biden

The legislation will help veterans get disability payments without having to prove their illness was the result of their service. Other health care services will be expanded as well.

One year after Afghanistan, spy agencies pivot toward China

Lawmakers want more information about China's development in advanced technologies that are likely to disrupt how future wars are fought and economies are structured.

Senate OKs bill to expand aid to veterans exposed to toxic burn pits, sends to Biden

The Senate has given final approval to a bill enhancing health care and disability benefits for millions of veterans exposed to toxic burn pits while serving in Iraq and Afghanistan.

US drone strike kills al-Qaida leader Ayman al-Zawahri

President Joe Biden is expressing hope that the killing of al-Qaida leader Ayman al-Zawahri brings “one more measure of closure” to families of the victims of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks on the United States.