US: 2 soldiers killed, 6 wounded in Afghanistan 'insider attack'

The U.S. military says two soldiers were killed and six others were wounded in an insider attack in eastern Afghanistan’s Nangarhar province late Saturday.

US counterterrorism operation in Yemen eliminates deputy al-Qaida leader Qasim al-Rimi

The White House released a statement Thursday afternoon announcing that the U.S. conducted a counterterrorism operation in Yemen that eliminated Qasim al-Rimi, a founder and the leader of al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula.

Four centenarian World War II veterans honored at Super Bowl LIV

The vets were asked by the NFL to participate to honor both their military heritage and the 100th anniversary of the NFL as a professional football league.

Navajo Code Talker Joe Vandever, Sr. dies at 96

Navajo Code Talker Joe Vandever, Sr. died Friday morning in New Mexico at the age of 96.

Husband, father, veteran: 'American Sniper' Chris Kyle left enduring legacy

Feb. 2, 2020 is the seventh anniversary of the retired Navy SEAL’s death whose career was documented in the bestselling “American Sniper” autobiography and later blockbuster film.

Brain injuries in Iraq draw attention to invisible war wounds

Unlike physical wounds, such as burns or the loss of limbs, traumatic brain injuries aren't obvious and can take time to diagnose. The full impact — physically and psychologically — may not be evident for some time, as studies have shown links between TBI and mental health problems.

North Carolina soldier dies in accident in Syria

A 22-year-old soldier from North Carolina has died in a rollover accident in Syria, the Defense Department said Saturday.

Pentagon: 34 US troops diagnosed with traumatic brain injuries after Iran missile strike on Iraqi base

At least 34 U.S. troops were diagnosed with traumatic brain injuries after an Iranian missile strike hit an Iraqi air base earlier this month, officials at the Pentagon announced Friday.

Man in fatigues filmed folding torn US flag

A man in military garb was caught on camera performing his patriotic duty at a Hope Mills, North Carolina, home after spotting a United States flag torn from its pole during storms and carefully folding it before placing it on the homeowner’s porch.

U.S. Space Force showing off new uniforms

The U.S. Space Force has shared an image of the branch's new uniforms and patches.

Iran rocket attack on Iraqi military base injured 11 US service members, official reveals

Eleven U.S. service members were flown out of Al Assad Air Base in Iraq and treated for concussion symptoms after Iran's rocket attack targeting two Iraqi military bases earlier this month, a spokesman for U.S. Central Command revealed Thursday night.

Soldier from Aurora killed in Afghanistan

A soldier from Aurora, Miguel Villalon, has been killed in Afghanistan.

Strangers plan memorial ride, funeral services for WWII vet without family

When Anthony Brown heard that nobody was claiming the body of 93-year-old Houston Howell Jr., he decided to get results for a man who gave so much to his country.