Biden signs $768B defense spending bill into law

“The Act provides vital benefits and enhances access to justice for military personnel and their families, and includes critical authorities to support our country’s national defense,” President Joe Biden said in a statement.

Richard Marcinko, first commanding officer of Seal Team 6, dies on Christmas Day

Richard "Dick" Marcinko, who was the first commanding officer of U.S. Navy SEAL Team 6, died on Christmas evening at the age of 81, his family says.

Maytag Aircraft Corporation paying $1.9M for 2014 jet fuel spill

Maytag Aircraft Corporation agrees to pay almost $2 million to resolve allegations of responsibility for a jet fuel spill at Fort Hood in 2014.

Army veteran wore a wire, risked his life for 10 years to expose Florida's KKK

For nearly 10 years, U.S. Army veteran Joseph Moore lived a double life -- attending secret meetings and participating in cross burnings while donning a white robe and hood with the Ku Klux Klan in north Florida. But he also wore something else: a wire for the FBI. He helped foil at least two murder plots and exposed Klan members working as law enforcement officers throughout Florida. And his efforts nearly got him killed.

56 years later, Vietnam War veteran gets to thank the man who saved him

Two Marines were among many who bravely fought in the Vietnam War's first bloody battle. One was severely injured; the other saved his life. Now, more than 50 years later, the injured veteran from Ruskin finally got his chance to say 'thank you.'

Killeen pain clinic to pay $836K to resolve allegations of overbilling

The clinic and an affiliated surgery center are accused of submitting claims to Medicare, Medicaid and TRICARE for more procedures than were performed.

Pentagon aims to stop extremism among service members, issues new rules

Warning that extremism in the ranks is increasing, Pentagon officials are issuing detailed new rules prohibiting service members from actively engaging in extremist activities.

Florida Army veteran pays off past-due utility bills for families ahead of Christmas

A Florida Army veteran who once spent a Christmas without electricity is continuing to pay it forward for his neighbors in need for the holidays. This is the third year he's paid off all of the past-due utility bills in his city ahead of Christmas.

Air National Guardsman returns home, surprises son at school

Master Sergeant Jaron Brown returned home from deployment with the Air National Guard and surprised his son at his school in Marlton!

FOX 7 Care Force: Restore program helps vets with PTS

Dr. Valerie Rosen joins Mike Warren to discuss a local program helping veterans with PTS through a virtual, arts-focused approach.

UT Austin's Dell Med opens center to study psychedelic treatments

UT Austin's Dell Medical School launched a center committed to researching the positive effects of psychedelic therapies on those suffering from PTSD, depression and anxiety.

Medal of Honor: Biden awards 3 US soldiers for actions in Afghanistan, Iraq

The Medal of Honor was awarded Thursday to three Army soldiers who fought in Afghanistan and Iraq, including two who received it posthumously.

Abbott: Texas won't enforce Biden's federal vaccine mandate

Governor Greg Abbott says Texas will not impose the Biden administration's COVID-19 vaccine mandate on members of the Texas National Guard.

Army: 98% of active duty got COVID-19 vaccine by mandatory deadline

The Army said 98% of its active-duty force has gotten at least one dose of the mandatory COVID-19 vaccine, as of this week's deadline.

Study finds sexual assault in military leads to depression, other issues in new moms

About 1 in 4 female veterans experience sexual assault or harassment while serving in the military, in comparison to about 1 in 5 woman in the U.S. overall.

Air Force discharges 27 for refusing COVID-19 vaccine

The Air Force has discharged 27 people for refusing to get the COVID-19 vaccine, making them what officials believe are the first service members to be removed for disobeying the mandate to get the shots.

No US troops will be punished for errant drone strike that killed Afghan civilians

No U.S. troops involved in the August drone strike that killed innocent Kabul civilians and children will face disciplinary action, U.S. defense officials said Monday.