President Trump presents Army Ranger who rescued dozens of hostages with Medal of Honor

President Donald Trump bestowed the Medal of Honor on a U.S. soldier Friday, calling him “one of the bravest men anywhere in the world” for his role in a daring 2015 missio n to rescue dozens of hostages who were set to be executed by Islamic State militants in Iraq.

Congress investigates Fort Hood following soldier deaths

Congress will launch an investigation into sexual assault, disappearances, deaths and the leadership’s response at Fort Hood after 28 soldiers stationed at the U.S. Army base in Texas died this year, two subcommittee leaders announced Tuesday.

Advocates push for “I am Vanessa Guillen” bill to assist soldiers and military families

It’s been about five months since Ft. Hood Specialist Vanessa Guillen was murdered. Instead of grieving at home Guillen’s family is advocating for a bill in her name.

March and rally in Austin for murdered Ft. Hood Spc. Vanessa Guillen

Organizers said the event was held to demand a congressional investigation into Guillen's case. Friends and family say they deserve to know what happened, the identities of all those involved, and why Guillen wasn't safe on post.

World War II veteran's wish granted: casket to be painted like pack of Juicy Fruit

An ailing World War II veteran is having his casket painted to resemble a pack of Juicy Fruit – the gum he’s happily handed out to people in his Virginia community for decades.

Amid outcry, Trump says Stars and Stripes military paper won't shut down

Stars and Stripes, an editorially independent military newspaper that first appeared during the Civil War, may be coming to an end.

Trump, White House deny report he called fallen soldiers 'losers' and 'suckers'

A new report details multiple instances of President Donald Trump making disparaging remarks about members of the U.S. military who have been captured or killed, including referring to the American war dead at the Aisne-Marne American Cemetery in France in 2018 as “losers” and “suckers.”

Biden slams Trump over alleged comments mocking US war dead

Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden declared President Donald Trump "unfit" for the presidency on Friday, delivering an impassioned reaction to a report that Trump — who never served in uniform — allegedly mocked American war dead.

Ft. Hood soldier dies after collapsing following physical training

Fort Hood officials say 25-year-old Pvt. Corlton L. Chee collapsed while conducting physical fitness training on August 28 and died at a hospital on September 2.

Texas senator joins calls for Senate hearing on deaths at Fort Hood

Senator John Cornyn has joined calls for a Senate hearing into the command climate and culture at Fort Hood in Killeen, Texas.

Fort Hood commander loses post, denied transfer to Fort Bliss

Maj. Gen. Scott Efflandt will remain at Fort Hood and continue to serve as deputy commanding general for support.

Civilian independent review committee members arrive at Fort Hood

Five civilian members of the Fort Hood Independent Review Committee have arrived in Killeen for a two-week fact-finding mission.

Artists create 20 murals around Houston area to honor Spc. Vanessa Guillen

Local artists stepped up to create 20 murals around the Houston area to honor the life of 20-year-old Spc. Vanessa Guillen. Here's where to find them.

Remains of Marine who died during training mission brought home

The remains of a U.S. Marine who was among nine service members killed when their amphibious craft went down in the waters around San Clemente Island will be returned home to Riverside Tuesday, and a roadside salute is planned along the route the casket will be carried.

US Marine lands deal with Patriots after putting football career on hold to serve

A U.S. Marine who has been out of football for over five years landed a job with the New England Patriots on Sunday after getting a tryout earlier last week.