US Navy pilots shot down over Red Sea; US says it was 'friendly fire'

Two U.S. Navy pilots were shot down Sunday over the Red Sea in the most serious accident yet since American troops began targeting Yemen's Houthi rebels.

Pearl Harbor survivor Bob Fernandez dies at 100

Bob Fernandez was a 17-year-old sailor on board the USS Curtiss when the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor in 1941.

Army-Navy Game: Events, how to watch & more

The 125th Army-Navy Game will kick off at 3pm on Saturday, Dec. 14 at Northwest Stadium in Landover, MD. 

Pearl Harbor Day: US honors victims, survivors of attack on 83rd anniversary

Two survivors of the Pearl Harbor bombing — each 100 or older — are planning to return to the site Saturday to observe the anniversary of the attack.

How does Pete Hegseth's experience compare to previous defense secretaries?

The nomination of Fox News host Pete Hegseth for defense secretary has left many wondering how his experience compares to people who have previously served.

Trump nominates Pete Hegseth as defense secretary, catching DC off guard

Pete Hegseth’s nomination as defense secretary stunned much of the Pentagon and Washington, D.C. as Trump passed on established national security heavy-hitters.

Pete Hegseth for defense secretary: Trump nomination catches DC off guard

Pete Hegseth’s nomination as defense secretary stunned much of the Pentagon and Washington, D.C. as Trump passed on established national security heavy-hitters.

How to protect veterans from scams and fraud

Veterans can be a vulnerable population that are susceptible to scams. Carroll Harris, Inspector in Charge at the U.S. Postal Inspection Service, says sometimes scammers specially target the veteran population.

Mortgage paid off for family of fallen Virginia firefighter

The Tunnel to Towers Foundation announced this Veterans Day that it has paid off the mortgage on the Virginia home of Firefighter Trevor Brown, a Sterling Volunteer Fire Company member who died in a house explosion in February.

Biden, Harris mark Veterans Day at Arlington National Cemetery

President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris commemorated Veterans Day at Arlington National Cemetery on Monday. It was Biden’s first public event with Harris since she lost the 2024 Election to Republican Donald Trump.

Veterans Day 2024: America's most patriotic cities

A new study ranks U.S. cities with a patriotism score based on commitment to their veteran communities.

US Marine Corps celebrating 249th birthday

The Marine Corps celebrates its birthday Sunday, marking when the Continental Marines were founded on that day in 1775 during the Revolutionary War.

National Parks are free for Veterans Day

On Veterans Day, the National Park Service is offering free entrance to all parks. Veterans, active-duty military, and Gold Star Families also receive year-round free access with the Military Pass.