Austin advocates react to Biden military sexual assault executive order
President Biden signed an executive order Friday to change how the military handles sexual assaults and other serious offenses. One organization has been fighting for change since the murder of specialist Vanessa Guillen.
President Biden signed an executive order Friday to change how the military handles sexual assaults and other serious offenses. One organization has been fighting for change since the murder of specialist Vanessa Guillen.
US to send Taiwan $345 million military aid package
The U.S. has announced a new $345 million military aid package for Taiwan. It is the Biden administration’s first major package drawing on America’s own stockpiles to help Taiwan counter China.
The U.S. has announced a new $345 million military aid package for Taiwan. It is the Biden administration’s first major package drawing on America’s own stockpiles to help Taiwan counter China.
Biden signs executive order to overhaul military justice code for sexual assault victims
The order adds protections for service members, who were often at the mercy of their commanders to decide whether to take their assault claims seriously.
The order adds protections for service members, who were often at the mercy of their commanders to decide whether to take their assault claims seriously.
New display in Bastrop highlights Texan Latinos in WWII
The exhibit, titled "Images of Valor: US Latinos and Latinas in WWII," is a series of panels showcasing the stories and contributions of Latino veterans.
The exhibit, titled "Images of Valor: US Latinos and Latinas in WWII," is a series of panels showcasing the stories and contributions of Latino veterans.
Marines found in car died from carbon monoxide poisoning, officials say
The Pender County Sheriff’s Office did not immediately make clear whether their deaths were accidental.
The Pender County Sheriff’s Office did not immediately make clear whether their deaths were accidental.
Three Marines found dead in a car near Camp Lejeune in North Carolina
The three servicemen were discovered dead in a vehicle in Pender County on the morning of July 23, according to local reports – approximately 40 minutes away from Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune.
The three servicemen were discovered dead in a vehicle in Pender County on the morning of July 23, according to local reports – approximately 40 minutes away from Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune.
3 found dead in car at North Carolina gas station are identified as Marines stationed nearby
Three men who were found dead over the weekend at a North Carolina gas station have been identified as Marine lance corporals stationed at nearby Camp Lejeune, the U.S. Marine Corps said Tuesday.
Three men who were found dead over the weekend at a North Carolina gas station have been identified as Marine lance corporals stationed at nearby Camp Lejeune, the U.S. Marine Corps said Tuesday.
US Navy official says multination military training in Australia shows unity to China
U.S. Navy Secretary Carlos Del Toro says the major multination military training exercise Talisman Sabre in Australia sends a message to China that America’s allies are cooperating to defend their security and democratic values.
U.S. Navy Secretary Carlos Del Toro says the major multination military training exercise Talisman Sabre in Australia sends a message to China that America’s allies are cooperating to defend their security and democratic values.
US says North Korea didn't respond to attempt to discuss American soldier who crossed border
Pvt. Travis King was supposed to be on his way to Fort Bliss, Texas, this week after finishing a prison sentence in South Korea for assault.
Pvt. Travis King was supposed to be on his way to Fort Bliss, Texas, this week after finishing a prison sentence in South Korea for assault.
Williamson County offers emergency financial assistance to veterans
In order to be eligible for emergency funds, veterans must have an honorable discharge or under honorable discharge.
In order to be eligible for emergency funds, veterans must have an honorable discharge or under honorable discharge.
Army veteran found dead 11 days after her abusive boyfriend released on parole
Police found a Minnesota Army veteran dead while responding to a disturbance call, just 11 days after her abusive boyfriend was released from jail on parole.
Police found a Minnesota Army veteran dead while responding to a disturbance call, just 11 days after her abusive boyfriend was released from jail on parole.
Alabama senator blocking over 260 military nominations, including America's top officer
One of the 260-plus military nominations on hold by Senator Tommy Tuberville is the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, America's top military officer.
One of the 260-plus military nominations on hold by Senator Tommy Tuberville is the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, America's top military officer.
Disabled Army veteran receives new roof in Austin
Local organizations and a roofing company joined forces to donate a new roof to a disabled Army veteran in Austin.
Local organizations and a roofing company joined forces to donate a new roof to a disabled Army veteran in Austin.
Marines without leader for first time since 1859 as Republicans block nomination
The U.S. Marine Corps is without a confirmed leader for the first time in a century as Gen. David Berger stepped down as commandant and a Republican senator is blocking confirmation of his successor.
The U.S. Marine Corps is without a confirmed leader for the first time in a century as Gen. David Berger stepped down as commandant and a Republican senator is blocking confirmation of his successor.
Dozens of veterans speak on new laws in WilCo impacting them
The goal of the meeting was to talk about new laws impacting veterans, changes to the local department, and maybe, most importantly, for some of the attendees, getting answers.
The goal of the meeting was to talk about new laws impacting veterans, changes to the local department, and maybe, most importantly, for some of the attendees, getting answers.
U.S. destroys last of its declared chemical weapons, closing a deadly chapter dating to World War I
At a sprawling military installation in the middle of the rolling green hills of eastern Kentucky, a milestone was reached Friday in the history of warfare dating back to World War I.
At a sprawling military installation in the middle of the rolling green hills of eastern Kentucky, a milestone was reached Friday in the history of warfare dating back to World War I.
WWII combat veteran in Austin turns 102 years old
Harry was born on July 8, 1921, in Boston, Massachusetts. He is a WWII combat veteran who is also a retired lieutenant colonel.
Harry was born on July 8, 1921, in Boston, Massachusetts. He is a WWII combat veteran who is also a retired lieutenant colonel.
Video shows Russian fighter jets harassing American drones over Syria
Russian fighter jets flew dangerously close to several U.S. drone aircraft over Syria on Wednesday, setting off flares and forcing the MQ-9 Reapers to take evasive maneuvers, the Air Force said.
Russian fighter jets flew dangerously close to several U.S. drone aircraft over Syria on Wednesday, setting off flares and forcing the MQ-9 Reapers to take evasive maneuvers, the Air Force said.
New report blames both Trump and Biden for chaotic Afghanistan withdrawal
The review repeatedly blames the administrations of both former President Donald Trump and President Joe Biden.
The review repeatedly blames the administrations of both former President Donald Trump and President Joe Biden.
US flies nuclear-capable bombers in new show of force against North Korea
The bombers’ flyover is the latest in a series of temporary U.S. deployments in South Korea in response to North Korea’s push to expand its nuclear arsenal.
The bombers’ flyover is the latest in a series of temporary U.S. deployments in South Korea in response to North Korea’s push to expand its nuclear arsenal.