Coast Guard Adm. Linda Fagan becomes first woman to lead a U.S. military branch

In a change of command ceremony in Washington, D.C., attended by President Joe Biden, Adm. Linda Fagan became the commandant of the Coast Guard, making her the first woman to be an armed service chief.

Japan, US conduct fighter jet flight after China drill, North Korea missile firing

Japan’s military says Japanese and U.S. forces conducted a joint fighter jet flight over the Sea of Japan, in an apparent response to a Russia-China joint bomber flight while U.S. President Joe Biden was in Tokyo.

Memorial Day: The origin of America's commemoration of fallen troops

Memorial Day is more than just a three-day weekend. It’s the day Americans commemorate those who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving in the armed forces.

3 Air Force cadets who refused COVID-19 vaccine won't be commissioned

A fourth cadet who had refused the vaccine until about a week ago decided to be vaccinated and will graduate and become an Air Force officer.

Biden signs order to redeploy troops to Somalia, reversing Trump

Reversing Trump, Biden has signed an order to deploy US troops to Somalia amid heightened concerns about al-Shabab extremists.

US Navy unveils first ever undersea ‘Orca’ drone

The military vehicle was showcased in a social media post by the Navy’s Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA).

2022 Military Appreciation Month deals and discounts

May is National Military Appreciation Month, and many businesses are offering deals or discounts as a way to say thank you to all U.S. service members.

Air Force debuts NASCAR car 2022 design

Tech. Sgt. Andrew Brockman of the 96th Maintenance Group won the design contest and was able to get a firsthand look.

US Army brings birthday cake to Italian woman, 77 years after soldiers ate hers

More than 75 years ago, hungry U.S. soldiers stole a teenager's birthday cake after one of the final battles of WWII. This week, the Army made amends.

Army overhauls parenthood, pregnancy and postpartum policies

The changes, which impact over 400,000 parents within the total force, were inspired by a grassroots effort from soldiers.

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.