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.

Dept. of Defense identifies 2 Marines killed in North Carolina crash

Two Marines were killed and 17 others were injured when the truck they were riding in overturned near their military base in North Carolina.

US Army offering $50K bonuses to recruits amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic

The U.S. Army, for the first time, is offering a maximum enlistment bonus of $50,000 to highly skilled recruits who sign up for six years.

Norway's military reissuing used underwear to new recruits due to shortages

Members of the military are being ordered to return their underwear, bras, and socks after the end of their military service so that the next group of recruits can use them.