Texas mother surprised by US Marine daughter's unannounced return for the holidays
A heartwarming holiday surprise unfolded at 407BBQ in Denton County, Texas, as Lydia Calderon, a hardworking mother, received an unexpected visit from her daughter, a US Marine.
Senate confirms top military brass after months-long blockade by GOP Sen. Tuberville
Tuberville was blocking nominations to protest Pentagon rules that allow travel reimbursement when a service member has to go out of state for an abortion or other reproductive care.
Second drill sergeant found dead at Fort Jackson within 8 days, Army says
A second drill sergeant has been found dead at Fort Jackson in South Carolina in just over a week, the U.S. Army said Monday.
Wreaths Across America Day in Minneapolis
Saturday is Wreaths Across America Day, and volunteers nationwide will be laying wreaths at national cemeteries to remember the fallen. FOX 9's Bill Keller speaks with one of the organizers ahead of volunteers laying wreaths at Fort Snelling National Cemetery.
Truck driver plows through national cemetery, damaging veterans' headstones
A truck driver, possibly experiencing a medical emergency, crashed into a national cemetery, damaging 10 headstones of deceased veterans along with other structures.
Air Force offers up to $600K in bonuses to retain pilots
In an effort to address U.S. military pilot shortages, the Air Force recently announced it will offer up to $600,000 bonuses over 12 years to qualified servicemembers.
Lost and found: Veteran's family gets back the flag of their father
The U.S. flag that draped the casket of Thomas Elwin Elmore has been on quite an adventure. If only it could talk.
Veteran's burial flag saved from destruction
The U.S. flag that draped the casket of Thomas Elwin Elmore has been on quite an adventure. If only it could talk. It is a story that begins with the passing of Thomas Elmore on December 12th, 2022. Elmore served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War.
Army secures victory with goal-line stand in closing moments, defeats Navy 17-11
Army held its ground on a goal-line stand in the final seconds to send Navy mascot Bill the Goat — and Navy superfan Bill, the G.O.A.T. — home disappointed.
The Sentinel, a new nuclear missile in the US, is coming
The $96 billion Sentinel overhaul is so ambitious it has raised questions as to whether the Air Force can get it all done at once.
Wreaths Across America Day: How to help honor fallen soldiers this holiday season
Wreaths Across America Day is a humbling annual tradition that lays millions of holiday wreaths on the graves of fallen service members. Here's how you can help.
How the attack on Pearl Harbor led to ban on US weather data
After the Dec. 7, 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor, the U.S. government heavily restricted the dissemination of public weather information.
As Pearl Harbor survivors age, their children continue legacy
Only an estimated 26 Pearl Harbor survivors are still alive, with the majority of them well over 100, according to an association dedicated to preserving their memory.
US military grounds entire fleet of Osprey aircraft following deadly crash
The U.S. military has announced it is grounding all of its Osprey V-22 helicopters, one week after eight Air Force Special Operations Command service members died in a crash off the coast of Japan.
Here are some events commemorating the Pearl Harbor 82nd anniversary on Thursday
Ceremonies are taking place nationwide in remembrance of the anniversary, and these are some of the events that may be happening in your area.
Tuberville ends blockade of hundreds of military promotions
Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville of Alabama says he is ending his blockade of hundreds of military promotions, clearing the way for hundreds to be approved.
Minnesota man among 8 killed in crash off coast of Japan, Air Force says
The U.S. Air Force named Maj. Jeffrey T. Hoernemann, 32, from Andover, Minnesota, as one of the airmen killed when a U.S. Air Force Osprey aircraft crashed during a training mission off southwestern Japan last week.
Meet the U.S. Army's first active duty female sniper
Sgt. Maciel Hay learned to shoot as a kid and used her passion to pursue becoming a sniper.
Divers discover wreckage, 5 remains from Osprey aircraft crash off Japan, Air Force says
The Air Force Special Operations Command says the five newly located remains are being recovered, and their identities have yet to be determined.
Red Sea warship attack: 3 commercial ships hit, drones shot down in self-defense
The Red Sea attacks mark an escalation in a series of maritime attacks in the Mideast linked to the Israel-Hamas war.