Wounded Warrior Project commits $10 million to helping veterans impacted by coronavirus pandemic
The Wounded Warrior Project said that they will give financial assistance to veterans who are unable to meet their food or shelter needs because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Acting Navy boss submits resignation amid coronavirus uproar
Acting Navy Secretary Thomas Modly resigned Tuesday, according to two officials, just hours after he had publicly apologized for a profanity-laced upbraiding of the officer he fired as captain of the coronavirus-stricken USS Theodore Roosevelt.
95-year-old WWII veteran beats the odds, survives coronavirus: 'Have a positive attitude'
A 95-year-old World War II veteran who beat the odds and survived the novel coronavirus said on “Fox and Friends First” on Friday that listening to his doctor’s orders to stay positive helped him recover.
California Marine surprised for 104th birthday with parade amid coronavirus stay-at-home order
A statewide stay-at-home order in California couldn’t keep a woman considered to be the oldest living female Marine west of the Mississippi River from celebrating her 104th birthday last week.
USS Theodore Roosevelt commander: Crew needs to be isolated after 200 positive coronavirus tests
In a desperate plea for help, the commanding officer of the deployed aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt says his entire crew of roughly 5,000 sailors needs to be isolated after up to 200 onboard have tested positive for coronavirus.
Maryland National Guardsman tests positive for coronavirus, officials say
A member of the Maryland Army National Guard recently tested positive for COVID-19, officials confirmed Friday.
US Navy civilian employee at Naval Academy tests positive for COVID-19: officials
A U.S. Navy civilian employee at the U.S. Naval Academy has tested positive for novel coronavirus (COVID-19).
Honor Flight postpones all trips through April over coronavirus concerns
Honor Flight is suspending all trips to D.C. through the end of April amid growing concerns over the coronavirus.
Germantown Marine killed in attack on ISIS stronghold
The military announced on Tuesday that a Germantown Marine suffered fatal wounds in an operation against ISIS over the weekend.
American soldier starts GoFundMe to help bring dogs home following coronavirus outbreak in Italy
The military flight that she was booked for with her two dogs got canceled last minute due to the coronavirus outbreak in Italy.
Midshipman found dead; Naval Academy doesn’t suspect foul play
The Naval Academy announced on Friday that a midshipman was found dead Thursday night in a dormitory – and while the cause is under investigation, they do not suspect foul play.
WWII veteran carried to his seat by fellow Trump supporters at Phoenix campaign rally
A World War II veteran was carried to his seat by fellow Trump supporters at his campaign stop in Phoenix Wednesday.
Trump signs law giving veterans smoother path to STEM careers
President Donald Trump signed the Supporting Veterans in STEM Careers Act into law. The legislation is aimed at giving veterans an easier path to careers in science, technology, engineering and math after active duty.
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.
100-year-old Tuskegee Airman from Bethesda flips the coin at Super Bowl LIV
Col. Charles McGee is still living large at 100 years old.
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.
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.
Sophie Yazzie, Arizona's longest-living veteran, dies at 105
Sophie Yazzie, Arizona's longest-living veteran, died at the age of 105 on Saturday in Tucson.
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.
U.S. Navy to name aircraft carrier for Pearl Harbor hero Doris Miller
The U.S. Navy is expected to honor a World War II hero when a new aircraft carrier is named for Mess Attendant 2nd Class Doris Miller.