Fort Hood soldier bludgeoned to death, attorney says; suspect ID'd as Calumet City man
The lawyer for the family of Vanessa Guillen says another soldier from Illinois bludgeoned the 20-year-old woman with a hammer at Fort Hood and later dismembered her and buried the remains in the woods.
Walmart hires 265,000 veterans, promotes more than 44,000 to higher-paying roles
In addition to the VWHC, Walmart introduced the Military Spouse Career Connection on Veterans Day in 2018 to provide employment opportunities for military families.
U.S. Coast Guard veteran celebrates 100th birthday in New Orleans
A U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) veteran who served in World War II turned 100 years of age in New Orleans, Louisiana, on June 27, and his birthday was marked with a parade of cars, music, cheering from friends and family, and tributes from USCG officials.
Army is taking limited steps to counter racial divisiveness
Army Secretary Ryan McCarthy announced Thursday that beginning in August the service will no longer include soldiers' photos when soldiers are being considered for promotion.
Soldier returns to Tampa in time for Father's Day, surprises kids with heartwarming photobomb
Lt. Col. Simon McKenzie returned to Tampa after being deployed for several months, so he and his wife decided to surprise their kids with a heartwarming photobomb during a photography session.
Hundreds of National Guard troops mobilized to protect DC monuments amid protests
Hundreds of troops with the Washington, D.C., National Guard have mobilized to protect monuments in the nation's capital, a senior U.S. defense official told Fox News on Wednesday.
COVID-19 death toll in US has surpassed the number of Americans killed in WWI
The number of COVID-19 deaths in the United States has surpassed the number of Americans who were killed during WWI, according to data from Johns Hopkins University.
Remains of missing Fort Hood soldier Gregory Wedel-Morales found in Killeen, foul play suspected
Wedel-Morales went missing in August 2019 at the age of 23. The Oklahoma native was labeled AWOL, and then a deserter.
Air Force names first woman as top noncommissioned officer of any US military branch
The Air Force became the first U.S. military branch to select a woman to serve as the highest-ranking noncommissioned officer in the military on Friday.
87-year-old Korean War veteran wins battle with COVID-19
After more than two-and-a-half months in the hospital, an 87-year-old Korean War veteran from Houston has beat coronavirus COVID-19 and reunited with his children three days before Father’s Day.
Navy upholds firing of carrier captain in coronavirus outbreak
The official said the Navy also extended the blame for the ship's pandemic crisis, delaying the promotion of the one-star admiral who was also onboard the USS Theodore Roosevelt — concluding that both men made serious errors in judgment.
World War II forces sweetheart singer Vera Lynn dies at 103
Lynn hosted a popular BBC radio show during WWII in which she sent messages to British troops abroad and performed the songs they requested.
Trump plan to stem vet suicides focuses on public awareness
The $53 million, two-year effort will include a public messaging campaign starting in the coming weeks to raise awareness about suicide at a time of increased social distancing and isolation during a pandemic.
$50,000 reward for help finding missing Fort Hood soldier Vanessa Guillen
A combined $50,000 is now being offered for information that can help find missing 20-year-old Pfc. Vanessa Guillen, who was last seen at Fort Hood on April 22.
Pilot found dead after US Air Force jet crashes off coast of England
The name of the pilot will not be released until all next of kin notifications have been made.
Network doing wellness checks for veterans, military, families
A network of military and veteran organizations is offering free wellness checks for veterans, service members and their families during the coronavirus pandemic.
US Air Force pilot call sign 'Banzai' becomes first woman to fly F-35A stealth fighter into combat
America has now deployed its first female stealth fighter pilot into combat, the Air Force announced.
Tiny houses in Kansas City give homeless veterans a place to call home
The Veterans Community Project (VCP), a nonprofit group based in Kansas City, has made it a mission to provide transitional homes and services to veterans, one community at a time.
US Navy to ban Confederate flag from all ships, bases aircraft, and subs
The U.S. military is rethinking its traditional connection to Confederate Army symbols, mindful of their divisiveness at a time the nation is wrestling with questions of race after the death of George Floyd in police hands.
Senate confirms US Air Force Gen. Charles Brown Jr., first black service chief, in unanimous vote
The Senate on Tuesday unanimously confirmed Gen. Charles Brown Jr. as chief of staff of the U.S. Air Force, making him the first black officer to lead one of the nation's military services.