DOD: 65% of all US military members fully vaccinated for COVID-19

As deadlines for U.S. military members inch closer, only 65% of all service members — including the National Guard — have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19, the Pentagon confirmed.

Missing Fort Hood soldier safe with family, officials say

Pfc. Jennifer Sewell's family confirmed to her chain-of-command Sunday evening that she is safe and with extended family.

US Navy nuclear engineer, wife charged with espionage-related crime

Jonathan Toebbe, 42, was arrested in West Virginia on Saturday along with his wife, Diana, 45, after he had placed a removable memory card at a prearranged “dead drop” in the state, according to the Justice Department.

Retired Army general who commanded in Iraq dies at 67

Raymond T. Odierno, a retired Army general who commanded American and coalition forces in Iraq at the height of the war and capped a 39-year career by serving as the Army's chief of staff, has died, his family said Saturday. He was 67.

Historic first all-female guard change takes place at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

As the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier prepares to mark 100 years at Arlington National Ceremony, a historic first took place Friday during a guard change.

Central Texans pay tribute to 13 Americans killed in Afghanistan

The special memorial took place on October 2 on Lake Travis just off Emerald Point and honored the service members killed in the terrorist attack on Kabul's airport in August.

Military suicides climbed 15% in 2020; senior leaders want action

Military suicides jumped by 15% in 2020, fueled by significant increases in the Army and Marine Corps that senior leaders said were troubling and require more effort to prevent.

FOX 7 Care Force: Veterans and dementia

The Alzheimer's Foundation of America is hosting a webinar for Texas veterans to discuss the topic of dementia.

Afghan life at Fort McCoy; media provided 'glimpse'

The media got its first glimpse into life for nearly 13,000 Afghans living at Wisconsin's Fort McCoy.

Afghanistan collapse rooted in 2020 deal with Taliban, Pentagon official says

Senior Pentagon officials testified Wednesday that the collapse of the Afghan government and its security forces in last month can be attributed to a 2020 agreement with the Taliban that promised a complete U.S. troop withdrawal.

US military leaders favored keeping troops in Afghanistan amid withdrawal

Top U.S. military officers gave their first congressional testimony on the chaotic final months of America's longest war in Afghanistan.

New York could use National Guard to fill ranks of unvaccinated health care workers

New York’s health department issued an order for all health care workers to be vaccinated by Sept. 27, and the state has a plan to fill the positions for those who don’t meet the requirement.

Texas soldier welcomed home by neighbors after seventh deployment

Neighbors, flags and yellow ribbons lined the road as a symbol of gratitude for the sacrifices made by Lt. Col. George Hurd.

Fort Meade training exercise prompts national media to report fake ‘mass shooting’

An apparent training exercise at Fort Meade in Maryland prompted a number of national outlets to report that multiple people had been shot at the facility Thursday morning.

Procession held for Rancho Cucamonga Marine killed in Kabul airport attacks

The body of Marine Lance Cpl. Dylan R. Merola, who was among 13 service members killed in a suicide bombing in Afghanistan, was returned to Southern California Tuesday and carried in a procession to Forest Lawn Covina Hills.

Vietnam War veteran needs help starting barber shop back up

It was at the age of 13, Robert Guidry fell in love with cutting hair, first his brother and then others. It wasn’t until he served in the Marines during the Vietnam War did he realize even more the importance of a good cut.

Cpl. Daegan Page: Marine killed during Afghan evacuation laid to rest in Omaha

Marine Cpl. Daegan Page, 23, was among the 13 U.S. service members killed in a bombing on Aug. 26 during the evacuation mission in Afghanistan.

Pentagon says Afghanistan drone strike that killed 10 civilians in August 'tragic mistake'

The Pentagon retreated from its defense of a drone strike that killed multiple civilians in Afghanistan last month, announcing Friday that a review revealed that only civilians were killed in the attack, not an Islamic State extremist as first believed.