US committed to pay relatives of Afghans killed in errant drone strike
The U.S. Defense Department says it is committed to offering condolence payments to relatives of the 10 people who were killed in an errant U.S. drone strike in Kabul, Afghanistan, in August.
The U.S. Defense Department says it is committed to offering condolence payments to relatives of the 10 people who were killed in an errant U.S. drone strike in Kabul, Afghanistan, in August.
US Navy set to boot sailors who refuse COVID-19 vaccine
The U.S. Navy says that it is preparing to discharge sailors who refuse vaccination for COVID-19 as mandated by the Pentagon, and the service members who get the boot over their noncompliance run the risk of losing some veterans' benefits.
The U.S. Navy says that it is preparing to discharge sailors who refuse vaccination for COVID-19 as mandated by the Pentagon, and the service members who get the boot over their noncompliance run the risk of losing some veterans' benefits.
FOX 7 Care Force: Texas Veterans Commission grant program and services
One of the many things the organization does is fund smaller service organizations that work directly with veterans in need and recently it awarded almost $7 million in grants.
One of the many things the organization does is fund smaller service organizations that work directly with veterans in need and recently it awarded almost $7 million in grants.
Fort Hood identifies soldier found dead behind company barracks
26-year-old Spc. Maxwell Hockin was found on October 9 behind his company barracks, says Fort Hood.
26-year-old Spc. Maxwell Hockin was found on October 9 behind his company barracks, says Fort Hood.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Pentagon's climate plan includes training for warfare in hotter, harsher world
A new Pentagon climate plan calls for incorporating the realities of a hotter, harsher Earth at every level in the U.S. military.
A new Pentagon climate plan calls for incorporating the realities of a hotter, harsher Earth at every level in the U.S. military.
Pentagon says all civilian workers must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19
New Defense Department guidance says all civilian workers must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 by Nov. 22.
New Defense Department guidance says all civilian workers must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 by Nov. 22.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.