The DOD reported that a new policy that provided for taxpayer funding of abortion travel for service members was used only 12 times between June and December 2023.
Guerrilla fighters from the Karen ethnic minority in Burma have claimed to be close to taking control of Myawaddy, the country's 'most active trading post with Thailand.'
Do the CEOs understand the goals of the Chinese Communist Party? The contrast could not be starker when one compares the meetings in Beijing with the warnings of U.S. military leaders.
President Biden, on a phone call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu last week, indicated the U.S. would reconsider its support if Israel didn't do more to protect civilians.
China continues to press claims over waterways and fishing shoals around the Philippines, prompting increased military and security focus on the country.
U.S. Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall met with the Senate Appropriations Committee on Tuesday and said he plans to ride in an autonomously-operated aircraft this Spring.
The U.S. has greenlit $138 million in foreign military sales to Ukraine for its HAWK missile systems, while the U.S. military transferred seized weapons from Iran to the war-torn country.
Gen. William T. Sherman, mythic figure in American history, was born in Lancaster, Ohio in 1820. His birthplace, the Sherman House Museum, opens for the season April 10, 2024.
Chechen warlord Ramzan Kadyrov eagerly looked to benefit from the Wagner troops after the group dissolved following Yevgeny Prigozhin's failed coup attempt.
An Arizona woman has pled guilt to two counts of poisoning drink after she was caught pouring trace amounts of bleach into her husband's coffee machine
U.S. military members were injured in a three-vehicle crash in West Chester, Ohio, on Wednesday morning, which shut down the interstate for at least an hour.
An Army Humvee flipped over after crashing into two semis on an interstate in Ohio on Wednesday. Three military members were injured. One was ejected from the Humvee.
A top U.S. Air Force commander said American and allied retaliatory strikes on Iran-backed Houthi rebels has possibly degraded the group’s weapons and ammunition supplies.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has released new sonar photos taken by the Navy that show the sunken remains of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore.
U.S. Army veteran Fred Minnick became a world-renowned bourbon expert following his tour in Iraq. Minnick returned home to the U.S. with PTSD and trauma — and used mindfulness to heal.
CENTCOM Gen. Michael Kurilla regularly visits Israel to ensure the two countries' militaries maintain strong cooperative capabilities, but this year's visit has greater importance.
The US Coast Guard and Navy helped rescue three men who embarked on a fishing excursion from Polowat Atoll in Micronesia before going missing on March 31.
While President Biden met with the leaders of Japan and the Philippines, the U.S. navy led drills with Japan and South Korea amid tensions between the allies and China and North Korea
Former President Donald Trump is expected to give his backing to House Speaker Mike Johnson later today as the two are set to meet for high-profile talks at Mar-a-Lago
The United States is trying to avoid a clash, but after Israel blindsided Iranian leadership with the attack on its Damascus consulate, some believe a response is inevitable.
The U.S. Navy is struggling to build up an industrial submarine base after committing to a three-way partnership with Australia and the United Kingdom called AUKUS.
Our nation should come together to honor the heroes who saved lives in Vietnam as members of the "Dustoff" crews. Their valor and courage are remarkable and worthy of honor and praise.
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps seized a number of ships over the past five years, but decreased their activities as the Yemen-based Houthis conducted their own raids.
Multiple 55-gallon steel drums, filled with chlorinated solvents and waste oil, were found buried at Bethpage Community Park on Long Island, which sparked outrage from residents.
Marcelo Majeed Hernandez, 18, was charged with two counts of first-degree felony theft in connection with two jewelry store heists in the Houston area.
U.S. Central Command confirmed Sunday that U.S. military forces took out at least 80 Iranian drones and six ballistic missiles launched at Israel on Saturday.
A retired rear admiral in the Navy and director of NOAA said that UFO capability to seamlessly transition from air to water without a splash 'jeopardizes US maritime security'
A new CENTCOM review found there is no evidence that Marine snipers at Abbey Gate in Kabul had eyes on the suicide bomber before the August 2021 attack that killed 13 service members.
A former Syrian army general, Mohammed Hamo, is on trial in Stockholm for alleged war crimes committed during the Syrian civil war. He faces up to 18 years in jail.
The 128th Boston Marathon kicked off with a group of Massachusetts National Guard members crossing the start line, marking the race's start in Hopkinton.
Sudan faces a dire humanitarian crisis due to a yearlong war, with millions at risk of starvation. Diplomats are set to meet in Paris to address the issue.
Philippine President President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. says his administration has no plan to give the U.S. military access to more Philippine army camps.
John Wayne Bobbitt, whose wife severed his manhood in 1990s attack, says he lost all of his toes due to nerve damage he blames on Camp Lejeune's toxic water.
Tommy Tuberville is looking to increase transparency between the VA and taxpayers by requiring the department to report on abortions facilitated each quarter.
Former detainees of Iraq’s Abu Ghraib prison are suing Virginia-based military contractor CACI for what they claim is its role in the torture they suffered while imprisoned.
Iran launched drones, cruise missiles and ballistic missiles at Israel but the US Navy was ready to help our ally. Technical superiority and courage led to a near-perfect defense.
The U.S. State Department has given approval for the potential sale of aircraft contractor logistics support to Iraq, at an estimated cost of $140 million.
The United States Navy is expecting to fall short of its recruitment goals, failing to keep up with success from the U.S. Army and Air Force reported this recruiting year.
The U.S. ambassador to Japan has urged Tokyo to take a greater role in developing, producing and supplying weapons for a stronger security alliance during conflict.
Colonel Ralph Puckett, Jr., a Medal of Honor recipient from the Korean War, will lie in honor in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol, Congress' leaders announced on Tuesday.
The Supreme Court has ruled that the Department of Veterans Affairs improperly calculated educational benefits of war veteran James Rudisill, who served in Afghanistan and Iraq.
United States Air Force (USAF) service members announced the discovery of an ancient campsite on Holloman Air Force Base, near White Sands National Park in New Mexico.
Taiwan's indigenous submarine program remains on course despite the resignation of its leader, Huang Shu-kuang, who cited unfair criticism against him and the military.
Bill Hemmer embedded with the U.S. Navy in the Arctic Circle for three days to get an inside look at military operations in the Earth's final frontier.
Burma's former leader Aung San Suu Kyi has been moved from prison to house arrest. The military government said on Wednesday the move was made due to a heat wave.
The Alaska Air National Guard's rescues could be curtailed due to personnel changes; this comes as part of a nationwide move to balance the number of the Air National Guard's top-earning positions.
President Biden visited Pittsburgh on April 17, 2024, where he claimed his uncle vanished during WWII after his plane crashed in New Guinea, where cannibals lived.
Two German-Russian nationals have been arrested in Germany for allegedly planning sabotage attacks, including targeting U.S. military facilities, officials said.
The state and defense departments signed an agreement to make it easier for government employees who are military spouses to get approval to work overseas to be with their families.
Nigerian soldiers rescued a pregnant woman who was abducted by extremists a decade ago while she was a schoolgirl in the village of Chibok, officials said.
A jawbone belonging to Marine Corps Captain Everett Leland Yager, who died in 1951, was recently positively identified after a boy turned over his rock collection to authorities.
A large, mysterious object that is believed to have been once used at a "top secret" Cold War-era camp for anti-aircraft training was discovered on a Cape Cod, Massachusetts, beach.
Gen. Douglas MacArthur delivered his "Old soldiers never die" speech to a joint session of Congress on this day in history, April 19, 1951. Earlier, MacArthur was relieved of his military duties.
National parks and battlefields tell the sweeping history of the American Revolution. But the full story of independence includes these 5 unusual or forgotten sites.
Israel's national amputee soccer team is heading to France for the 2024 European Amputee Football Championships in June. The team lineup includes two Israeli soldiers.
The Biden administration has sent 50 Haitians back to their country, marking its first deportation flight in months to the Caribbean nation, officials said.
Military scientists have identified the remains of Army Pfc. Harry Jerele of Berkeley, Illinois, who in 1942 died of pneumonia while held captive at Cabanatuan.
The Air National Guard has delayed a plan for its Alaska unit that would have converted 80 Active Guard and Reserve members to dual status tech positions.
On this day in history, April 20, 1898, the 25th president, William McKinley, went to Congress to ask for declaration of war on Spain in defense of Cuba, which had been battling Spain.
Near the end of the Civil War, the two sides started executing enemy soldiers. That led to an actual death lottery. But instead of it continuing, good men found the humanity to stop it.
Ukraine has used drones, a relatively cheap weapon compared to the larger war machines Russia deploys. The latest in its drone arsenal are two sea drones that can carry up to one-ton of explosives.
We count on our heroes. Being a first responder takes a huge toll on them -- alcoholism, Post Traumatic Stress and loneliness. Here are four signs they may need your help.
Former ambassador Nikki Haley and her family welcomed home husband Michael from a yearlong deployment to the Horn of Africa with the National Guard on Saturday.
"America's Newsroom" co-anchor Bill Hemmer's once-in-a-lifetime adventure to the Arctic Circle led him on an educational journey to witness U.S. naval operations firsthand.
After 17 years of serving his country, Mark Kelm of Minnesota is now providing a different type of service: advocating for others who, like him, have Parkinson’s disease. Kelm shared his story.
Three German citizens were arrested in Germany on suspicion of spying for China and illegally transferring technology with potential military uses, officials said.
Russia has responded to the approval of a new $60 billion military aid package for Ukraine by the U.S. House of Representatives, saying that it won't make an impact.
NFL Draft prospects Joe Alt and Bo Nix enjoyed an "unbelievable" experience flying in a Black Hawk helicopter over Detroit, the site of this year's NFL Draft, thanks to USAA.
U.S. military officials have identified a North Carolina-based Marine who died during a late-night training exercise last week, just days after his promotion to sergeant.
An alligator that made its way onto the tarmac at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Florida was wrangled and relocated to the Hillsborough River on April 22, 2024.
U.S. and South Korean officials are meeting in Hawaii to discuss sharing the cost of maintaining American troops in South Korea. The U.S. delegation is led by Linda Specht.
The U.K. has pledged an additional $620 million in military supplies for Ukraine, including long-range missiles and ammunition, according to British officials.
The Haekbangashoe system, known as the "nuclear trigger," oversees North Korea's military posture to respond to any nuclear attack, even though the country has approved pre-emptive strikes.
Jack Carr, bestselling author and former Navy SEAL task unit commander and sniper, recounts the events of April 24, 1980, nearly 6 months into the Iran hostage crisis — and why "there is more to it."
In London, two military horses were found running loose without riders in the city center, while others are still unaccounted for. Seven horses initially escaped.
Ukraine has for months implored its allies to continue and, in some cases, increase aid to help push back Russia's invasion, often warning that Russian President Vladimir Putin will not stop if he succeeds.
Bill Gladden, a British army veteran who played a significant role in the D-Day landings during World War II, has died at the age of 100, his family confirmed.
Two military horses that bolted miles through the streets of London after being spooked by construction noise are in a serious condition, according to the British Army.
Before Robert Card carried out Maine's deadliest mass shooting, his best friend had warned their superiors that Card might "snap and do as mass shooting."
The German parliament has approved the establishment of an annual national "veterans' day" to honor those who have served in the military, officials say.
Ukraine has announced that men of conscription age cannot renew their passports from outside the country in an effort to stem the outflow of potential soldiers.
Anastasia Ivleeva, a TV presenter and actress, has been fined for social media posts advocating peace during Russia's invasion of Ukraine, officials said.
A C54D-DC airplane caught fire and crashed, killing both people on board, on its way to deliver over 3,000 gallons of fuel to a remote Alaska Native village.
France and the Philippines are set to initiate discussions next month for a defense pact that would allow troops to conduct exercises on each other's soil.
Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., is urging the House Armed Services Committee to summon Secretary of State Antony Blinken for congressional testimony on U.S. military relations in Niger.
The Pentagon said Thursday that the majority of U.S. troops in Niger and Chad will be withdrawn as the U.S. works to restore agreements with the countries as to the American military's role there.
Russia's defense minister has voiced the need for Russia and its allies in Asia to expand joint military exercises, citing what he perceives as a direct threat from the U.S.
Somalia's government has taken action against members of its Danab commando unit for allegedly stealing rations donated by the U.S., according to officials.
Sweden's parliamentary committee has recommended increasing the military budget by nearly $5 billion until 2030 to improve air defenses and expand conscription.
Sean Hodgson, an Army reservist, testified on Thursday about his friend Robert Card's mental decline leading up to Maine's deadliest mass shooting, officials say.
A journalist for the Russian edition of Forbes magazine has been arrested in Khabarovsk on charges of spreading false information about the Russian military.
Ukrainian parliament member Mariia Mezentseva constantly posts about the damage done to her hometown of Kharkiv due to Russia attacks, including damaging power in residential areas.
A judge ordered Friday that Marine Corps veteran Russell Vane of Vienna, Virginia remain jailed pending trial on charges that he attempted to make ricin.
Missouri residents and lawmakers are holding the Environmental Protection Agency and Army Corps of Engineers accountable to carrying out faster cleanups at toxic sites.
The United States Marines Corps proved its resolve by leading a mercenary force on an incredible attack on Tripoli during the Barbary Wars on this day in history, April 27, 1805.
The Kherson region, which remains partially under Russian occupation, has allegedly suffered abuses under the reign of Moscow, with troops targeting marginalized populations.
Heavyweight boxing champ Muhammad Ali refused to join the United States military at the height of the Vietnam War on this day in history, April 28, 1967.
The World War II Memorial opened to the public on this day in history, April 29, 2004, after more than two years of work on its construction. It honors the lives lost in WWII.
Richelle Dietz is among 17 people suing the U.S. over jet fuel leaks and health problems allegedly linked to contaminated water on their military base.
Col. Ralph Puckett, Jr., the last surviving Medal of Honor recipient from the Korean War, was honored with a ceremony in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol surrounded by family members.
Since the onset of the war with Russia in 2022, approximately 30 Ukrainian men have lost their lives while attempting to flee Ukraine to avoid military service.
An F-16 fighter jet crashed near Holloman Air Force Base in Alamogordo, New Mexico, on Tuesday, and the pilot was able to safely eject from the aircraft.
Construction of President Biden’s floating Gaza pier is nearly complete as some critics raise concerns over security and the growing cost of the now $320 million project.
An exhibition in Moscow organized by the Russian Defense Ministry showcases over 30 pieces of Western military equipment captured from Kyiv forces during the war in Ukraine.
The John and Annie Glenn Museum opens to the public for the 2024 season on Wednesday, May 1. It traces the formative years of astronaut John Glenn and his wife.
Lidia Stepanivna Lomikovska, a 98-year-old woman in Ukraine, escaped Russian-occupied territory by walking nearly 6 miles alone, according to officials.
An American general has said the U.S. military plans to return within a month to Chad to discuss revising an agreement that allows it to keep troops based in the African country.
The U.S. Air Force is preparing to file additional charges against Jack Teixeira, who in March pleaded guilty to leaking classified military documents about the Russia-Ukraine war.
As his new DVD, "An All-Star Salute to Lee Greenwood" — a concert filmed in Alabama — goes on sale May 3 to help America's veterans, the Grammy-winning singer shared his faith in the U.S.A.
Two military personnel will face a court martial for their involvement in a military drone attack that killed 85 villagers in December in Nigeria's north.
A bomb explosion at a refugee camp in eastern Congo has killed at least five people, including children, with over 20 others sustaining injuries, officials say.
Russian military personnel have entered an air base in Niger that hosts U.S. troops following a decision to expel U.S. forces, according to a U.S. defense official.
The U.S. military said it detected four Russian military aircraft flying near Alaska. NORAD confirmed that the aircraft stayed in international airspace.
Dave Merrill, CEO and co-founder of Elroy Air, told Fox News Digital about an autonomous cargo delivery system that would give the U.S. military a leg up against China.
Veterans who commit suicide are 95% male and the crisis is often driven by marital disputes and a resulting inabiilty to see their children on a regular basis, experts and advocates said.
John "Jack" Milton, 100, recently received his diploma from the University of Maryland Global Campus nearly six decades after he was supposed to walk at graduation.
Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall boarded the cockpit of an F-16 controlled by artificial intelligence on Friday, before the plane entered a dogfight with a human-controlled plane.
D-Day veteran Charles Shay is about to take part next month in the 80th celebrations of the landings in Normandy that led to the liberation of France and Europe.
U.S. Marines and Filipino troops conducted combat drills in the Philippines on Monday. The military drills involve more than 16,000 personnel, officials said.
Russia's Defense Ministry has announced plans for drills simulating the deployment of nuclear weapons. This follows comments by Western officials about the war in Ukraine.
Chad is holding a presidential election after three years of military rule under interim president Mahamat Deby Itno, who assumed power following his father's death.
Turkey's defense ministry said the country carried out a new round of airstrikes targeting Kurdish militants in neighboring Iraq. The airstrikes killed 16 militants.
A U.S. Army soldier was detained in Vladivostok, Russia, last week and charged with criminal misconduct, according to officials with the military branch.
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