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.
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.
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.
Wayne County Veterans Services Division provides financial help to vets in need
The Wayne County Veteran Services Division helps veterans who are struggling to pay their bills.
The Wayne County Veteran Services Division helps veterans who are struggling to pay their bills.
Gov. Whitmer presents Purple Hearts to Michigan National Guard soldiers injured in Iraq
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer presented Michigan National Guard soldiers with Purple Hearts this week.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer presented Michigan National Guard soldiers with Purple Hearts this week.
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.
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, Latvia military troops gear up for Northern Michigan 'Winter Strike' training
Hundreds of troops from the U.S. and Latvia will be in Michigan for Winter Strike, the cold weather version of the Northern Strike training event.
Hundreds of troops from the U.S. and Latvia will be in Michigan for Winter Strike, the cold weather version of the Northern Strike training event.
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.
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.
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.
Nation’s oldest living WWII veteran, Lawrence Brooks, dies at the age of 112
Lawrence N. Brooks, the oldest World War II veteran in the U.S. — and believed to be the oldest man in the country — died on Wednesday at the age of 112.
Lawrence N. Brooks, the oldest World War II veteran in the U.S. — and believed to be the oldest man in the country — died on Wednesday at the age of 112.
Marine Corps removes 206 service members for refusing to get COVID-19 vaccine
Dozens of Marines have been discharged over the past week for their refusal to comply with the military’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate.
Dozens of Marines have been discharged over the past week for their refusal to comply with the military’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate.
Defense budget includes money for Southfield Army Reserve Center, upgrades to Michigan military facilities
The National Defense Authorization Act signed by President Joe Biden includes money to build an Army Reserve Center in Southfield, and funds to upgrade Michigan National Guard facilities across the state.
The National Defense Authorization Act signed by President Joe Biden includes money to build an Army Reserve Center in Southfield, and funds to upgrade Michigan National Guard facilities across the state.
Arnold Schwarzenegger donates $250K for tiny homes for homeless veterans in LA ahead of Christmas
Former California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger donated $250,000 of his own money to create new tiny homes for homeless veterans in West Los Angeles ahead of Christmas.
Former California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger donated $250,000 of his own money to create new tiny homes for homeless veterans in West Los Angeles ahead of Christmas.
Medal of Honor: Biden awards 3 US soldiers for actions in Afghanistan, Iraq
The Medal of Honor was awarded Thursday to three Army soldiers who fought in Afghanistan and Iraq, including two who received it posthumously.
The Medal of Honor was awarded Thursday to three Army soldiers who fought in Afghanistan and Iraq, including two who received it posthumously.
No US troops will be punished for errant drone strike that killed Afghan civilians
No U.S. troops involved in the August drone strike that killed innocent Kabul civilians and children will face disciplinary action, U.S. defense officials said Monday.
No U.S. troops involved in the August drone strike that killed innocent Kabul civilians and children will face disciplinary action, U.S. defense officials said Monday.
Former Pentagon chief Mark Esper sues to publish parts of memoir
The lawsuit, which was filed Sunday in U.S. District Court in Washington, describes the memoir, “A Sacred Oath,” as an account of Esper’s tenure as Army secretary from 2017 to 2019 and his 18 months as defense secretary, which ended when Trump fired him in a tweet just days after the president lost his reelection bid.
The lawsuit, which was filed Sunday in U.S. District Court in Washington, describes the memoir, “A Sacred Oath,” as an account of Esper’s tenure as Army secretary from 2017 to 2019 and his 18 months as defense secretary, which ended when Trump fired him in a tweet just days after the president lost his reelection bid.
See the pictures: US troops far from home celebrate Thanksgiving across the world
U.S. service members in Kuwait, South Korea, Germany and in other countries are serving up traditional Thanksgiving meals.
U.S. service members in Kuwait, South Korea, Germany and in other countries are serving up traditional Thanksgiving meals.
Women to register for military draft under proposed defense spending bill
The $768 billion National Defense Authorization Act of 2022 would require every person to register for the military draft.
The $768 billion National Defense Authorization Act of 2022 would require every person to register for the military draft.
Navy sailors who refuse COVID-19 vaccine will be discharged, face other administrative actions
Active-duty sailors had until Nov. 14 to get their last dose of the vaccine.
Active-duty sailors had until Nov. 14 to get their last dose of the vaccine.
Detroit plaza to be named after Tuskegee Airman as he celebrates 100th birthday
Tuskegee Airman Lt. Col. Alexander Jefferson was part of 18 missions. The Detroit native is being honored with a plaza and statue in his hometown.
Tuskegee Airman Lt. Col. Alexander Jefferson was part of 18 missions. The Detroit native is being honored with a plaza and statue in his hometown.
Marine, Army vets form friendship at 2021 Veterans Day ceremony
The 2021 Sterling Heights Veterans Day ceremony returned to in-person format on Thursday to honor the men and women who have served our country.
The 2021 Sterling Heights Veterans Day ceremony returned to in-person format on Thursday to honor the men and women who have served our country.