100-year-old WWII veteran gets honorary promotion to brigadier general

Retired Col. Clarence E. “Bud” Anderson was given the honorary rank during a ceremony for the 75th anniversary of the U.S. Air Force’s establishment as a military service.

Pearl Harbor remembrance draws handful of survivors to Hawaii

The youngest active-duty military personnel on Dec. 7, 1941, would have been about 17, making them 98 today. Many of those still alive are at least 100.

Pentagon unveils its newest nuclear stealth bomber, the B-21 Raider

The B-21 Raider is the first new American bomber aircraft in more than 30 years, and almost every aspect of the program is classified.

Tom Hanks launches 'Hanx' coffee line with all profits donated to support veterans

Tom Hanks’ new coffee line will donate 100% of the profits to various organizations that support U.S. military members, veterans, and their families.

Despite tensions, U.S. troops in Korea get creative to celebrate Thanksgiving

Soldiers stationed at an Army base in Dongducheon, South Korea enjoyed turkey and all the trimmings. Two even dressed as turkeys and raised their glasses to mark a day to give thanks.

North Korea test-launches ballistic missile capable of striking anywhere in US

North Korea test-launched an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) capable of carrying a nuclear warhead with a range that could strike anywhere across the U.S.'s mainland, defense officials said Friday. 

Wizards dancer serves as a Marine, studies law at American University

As FOX 5 continues to honor our nation’s heroes this month, we’re introducing you to a Marine who doubles as an NBA dancer for the Washington Wizards.

Frida, Mexico’s beloved search and rescue dog, dies

Over the course of Frida’s career, the Labrador retriever was credited with finding at least 41 bodies and a dozen people alive.

WWII ‘Ghost Boat’ discovered in California lake: ‘Quite remarkable’

The Higgins landing craft, dubbed the “Ghost Boat,” was said to be used to transport soldiers to the shore during the war’s beach invasions.

After Dallas airshow crash, how many B-17s are still flying?

Nearly 13,000 B-17 Flying Fortress bombers were built by the U.S. for World War II. After this weekend’s deadly crash at a Texas airshow, only nine of the historic planes remain airworthy.

DMV locations offer free car washes to military members in honor of Veterans Day weekend

Veterans Day may have passed, but that is not stopping businesses in the DMV from honoring our veterans and active military duty members all weekend long, including dozens of car wash locations.

Watch FOX 5's Veterans Day Special as we honor those who have served

Everyday - not just Veterans' Day, we at FOX 5 salute those who fought for our freedom and served in the military in DC, Maryland, Virginia and beyond. 

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Everyday, not just Veterans' Day, we at FOX 5 salute those who fought for our freedom and served in the military in DC, Maryland, Virginia and beyond. To this end, we're partnering with U.S. Vets and their mission to end veteran homelessness across the U.S. - and produced a special program featuring veterans across the DMV.

Happy 247th birthday to the United States Marine Corps

Happy 247th birthday to the United States Marine Corps! Today, they celebrated with the annual wreath-laying ceremony at the U.S. Marine Corp Memorial in Arlington, Virginia.

China slams reported plan for US B-52 bombers in Australia

The United States is preparing to deploy up to six nuclear-capable B-52 bombers in northern Australia, a news report said Monday, prompting China to accuse the U.S. of undermining regional peace and stability.