Possible naval training mine washes up on Florida beach

It's not unusual for some kinds of aquatic creatures to wash up on Florida beaches, but what about a naval mine?

At 100, Bay Area veteran looks back on driving for Gen. Patton, stealing sauerkraut from Nazis

A Bay Area veteran had a front seat to history and sometimes that seat was driving alongside General George Patton. On his 100th birthday, Walter Tuglus reveals his advice to living a long life.

Human errors, mechanical woes caused Marine tank sinking that killed 9 off San Clemente coast

Inadequate training, shabby maintenance and poor judgment by leaders led to the sinking of a seafaring tank last year off Southern California that killed nine service members, according to findings of a Marine Corps investigation released Thursday.

Former director of national intelligence says upcoming Pentagon UFO report reveals technology ‘we don’t have’

Buried within thousands of pages of last year’s massive $2.3 trillion coronavirus relief package is a stipulation ordering the release of special reports on UFOs by the Pentagon — and what’s in those reports may shock you, according to the former director of national intelligence.

Biden signs bill allowing all veterans, military spouses and caregivers to receive COVID-19 vaccine

President Joe Biden on Wednesday signed into law the SAVE LIVES Act which requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to provide coronavirus vaccinations to all U.S. veterans, regardless of eligibility. 

Central Texas VA offers COVID-19 vaccine to all enrolled veterans

All veterans enrolled in VA health care will be eligible to receive a vaccination through the Central Texas VA. No appointments will be required.

Retired US soldier charged with assaulting police, spearing 1 in face with flag pole in Capitol riot

A former special forces soldier accused of storming the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6 could face up to 20 years in prison after allegedly assaulting police and spearing one in the face with a flag pole.

Pentagon working to root out extremist groups in US trying to recruit members within the military

The U.S. military is focusing on identifying extremist organizations in the United States that are trying to recruit members from within the armed forces. A top official compared the recruitment effort to that undertaken by international terrorist groups trying to lure the support of servicemembers.

Veteran plans run to raise awareness about sexual abuse within military

Tina Casanova says she’s doing it to raise awareness for every soldier who has dealt with sexual abuse while on post, including herself.

One of Arizona's last surviving Tuskegee Airmen passes away at 95

On March 5, 2021, Arizona lost one of its last surviving Tuskegee Airmen. Retired Air Force Lieutenant Colonel Robert Ashby passed away after a prolific and barrier-breaking life.

Nearly 2,300 National Guard personnel will stay in DC through May 23: DOD

The Pentagon approved an extension of the National Guard deployment at the U.S. Capitol for about two more months, defense officials announced Tuesday.

Thunderbirds, Blue Angels debut 12-plane, 18-engine 'Super Delta' joint formation

The COVID-19 pandemic has canceled airshows around the country, but that doesn’t mean that the military’s precision flying teams have been grounded. Now they’re debuting a dramatic new aerial display.

MacDill AFB 'thrilled' to help 5-year-old girl's spirits soar amid cancer battle

A brave young girl battling cancer achieved her dream of becoming an honorary Air Force pilot this week thanks to the team at MacDill Air Force Base and the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation.

Homeless vets, others in Hays County get help during winter storm

The Hays County Veterans Services Office helped coordinate efforts with organizations and individuals to help those impacted by the severe weather.

Lawmakers ask Navy to sink decommissioned assault ship off Florida coast

The US Navy has been trying to decide what to do with a massive assault ship that was heavily damaged last year by fire. A group of lawmakers is trying to convince military leaders to sink the USS Bonhomme Richard off Florida's coast.