US Navy lieutenant facing prison in Japan over deadly crash

A spring trip with his wife and 3 children to Mt. Fuji ended in tragedy for one U.S. naval officer. Now, he's facing three years in prison for "an accident," his family says.

Ex-Air Force sergeant who killed security guard outside Oakland courthouse sentenced to 41 years

A judge on Friday sentenced a former U.S. Air Force sergeant to 41 years in federal prison for fatally shooting a security guard outside the Oakland federal courthouse during George Floyd protests two summers ago.

Army veteran keeps 11-year promise, helps Iraqi translator get to safety in Texas

An Iraqi translator who helped U.S. forces during the war in Iraq is finally safe in the United States after a decade-long battle by a U.S. Army veteran to keep his promise.

Coast Guard Adm. Linda Fagan becomes first woman to lead a U.S. military branch

In a change of command ceremony in Washington, D.C., attended by President Joe Biden, Adm. Linda Fagan became the commandant of the Coast Guard, making her the first woman to be an armed service chief.

Japan, US conduct fighter jet flight after China drill, North Korea missile firing

Japan’s military says Japanese and U.S. forces conducted a joint fighter jet flight over the Sea of Japan, in an apparent response to a Russia-China joint bomber flight while U.S. President Joe Biden was in Tokyo.

Memorial Day: The origin of America's commemoration of fallen troops

Memorial Day is more than just a three-day weekend. It’s the day Americans commemorate those who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving in the armed forces.

Harold Billow, last known survivor of WWII POW massacre, dies at 99

Family and friends are remembering a Pennsylvania man who was the last known survivor of a World War II POW massacre that occurred during the Battle of the Bulge.

Panel recommends new names for Fort Bragg, 8 other Army bases

An independent commission is recommending new names for nine Army posts that now commemorate Confederate officers.

Biden: US would intervene militarily if China were to invade Taiwan

The U.S. traditionally has avoided making such an explicit security guarantee to Taiwan. It was one of the most forceful presidential statements in support of self-governing in decades.

3 Air Force cadets who refused COVID-19 vaccine won't be commissioned

A fourth cadet who had refused the vaccine until about a week ago decided to be vaccinated and will graduate and become an Air Force officer.

What are the biggest mental health needs for veterans?

Sean Hanna with the Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute, a non-profit that encourages improved mental health policies, joins FOX 7's Mike Warren to discuss the current mental health needs of veterans.