U.S. Vets fighting veteran homelessness
Right now in the nation’s capital, 237 brave men and women who fought for our country are sleeping in the streets. Across the country, according to U.S. Vets, there are 38,000 homeless veterans.
Biden calls veterans the 'soul of America' in Arlington ceremony
President Biden visited the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier on Veterans Day and announced an effort to better identify toxic air issues for deployed troops.
Veterans Day 2021: 'Make Camo Your Cause' and support those who have served
From wearing camouflage to spreading awareness to dining out, here are a few ways you can honor those who have served on Veterans Day.
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Centennial Commemoration: What you need to know
Arlington National Cemetery will hold the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Commemoration on Thursday, and the public is invited to watch the special event starting at 9 a.m.
'Milestone': 1st woman graduates from US Army sniper school
The first female has graduated from the U.S. Army's sniper course, which trains to deliver long-range precision fire and collect battlefield information.
AARP: Veterans, active service members more likely to be targeted by scammers
The AARP report found that 1 in 3 active-duty military or veteran adults who were sent a service-related scam or offer lost money in at least one instance.
Female veterans, service members share hope for improved healthcare after bill signed
Female service members and veterans have been fighting for years for better healthcare and safety. Now, a recently passed bill is giving the fastest growing group within the veteran community some hope.
Veterans Day 2021: Deals for veterans, active-duty and families
This Veterans Day, businesses and organizations are saying thank you to veterans and active-duty service members with deals, coupons and more.
Tomb of Unknown Soldier to mark centennial, welcome first tourists in nearly 100 years
For the first time in nearly a century, tourists will be allowed to visit the sacred grounds to walk and place flowers at the tomb on Nov. 9 and 10.
‘Make Camo Your Cause’: U.S.VETS leaders say goal is to ‘put ourselves out of business’
Launched in 1993, U.S.VETS is the largest nonprofit organization with boots on the ground to combat America’s veteran homeless crisis head-on.
US Air Force: 97% vaccinated, nearly 8,500 miss deadline
The Air Force said that of the 326,000 active duty members of the Air Force and Space Force, 95.9 percent are fully vaccinated and 96.9 percent have gotten at least one shot.
White House releases plan aimed to reduce suicide by guns in US
The Biden administration is rolling out a new initiative aimed at reducing suicides by gun and combating the significant increases in suicides by members of the military and veterans.
Navy probe finds US nuclear-powered submarine hit underwater mountain
The nuclear-powered USS Connecticut hit an uncharted underwater mountain last month, Navy officials said in a statement.
‘Make Camo Your Cause’ campaign brings struggle of homeless veterans to light
The organization U.S.VETS seeks to bring visibility and awareness to veteran homelessness through “Make Camo Your Cause” — a campaign developed with the mission to end veteran homelessness in the United States while transforming what it means to wear camo here at home.
Army dad dresses as referee, surprises son at football game
Ninth-grader Fred Grooms of Alabama was introduced to a group of referees before a football game, soon realizing one of them was his father, who is in the U.S. Army.
Wreaths Across America to include U.S. Space Force
The national nonprofit will add the U.S. Space Force to receive the ceremonial wreath on National Wreaths Across America Day on Dec. 18.
US drone strike kills al-Qaida leader, officials say
A senior al-Qaida leader was killed Friday in a U.S. airstrike, officials said.
Navy nuclear engineer, wife indicted for trying to sell nuclear sub info to FBI agent posing as spy
A Navy nuclear engineer from Annapolis and his wife have been indicted for trying to sell nuclear submarine secrets to an undercover FBI agent posing as a representative from a foreign government.
Chinese nuclear-capable hypersonic missile test surprises US intelligence: Report
The weapon is far more advanced than what US officials had anticipated.
US Navy nuclear engineer, wife charged with espionage-related crime
Jonathan Toebbe, 42, was arrested in West Virginia on Saturday along with his wife, Diana, 45, after he had placed a removable memory card at a prearranged “dead drop” in the state, according to the Justice Department.