Air Force ordered to pay more than $230M in Texas church shooting

The U.S. Air Force must pay more than $230 million in damages to survivors and victims’ families of a 2017 Texas church massacre for failing to flag a conviction that might have kept the gunman from legally buying the weapon used in the shooting, a federal judge ruled Monday.

ISIS leader killed by US special forces in Syria raid, Biden says

ISIS leader Abu Ibrahim al-Hashimi al-Qurayshi died by exploding a bomb that killed himself and members of his family as US forces approached, Biden said.

Army begins discharging soldiers who refuse COVID-19 vaccine

The Army, the U.S. military’s largest service, said it will begin discharging soldiers who refuse to get a COVID-19 vaccine.

Ghost Army: Secret WWII tactical unit to receive Congressional Gold Medal

The Ghost Army refers to two units that used inflatable equipment, sound effects, radio trickery, and other deceptions to draw enemy forces away from American units, saving an estimated 30,000 lives.

Fort Meade expanding resources for soldiers seeking help

A spike in cases of domestic violence, suicide, and substance abuse has prompted the Fort Meade Military base to work on fighting the stigma surrounding service members seeking help. 

Navy discharges 1st active-duty sailors for vaccine refusal

The Navy said Tuesday that it has discharged 23 active-duty sailors for refusing the coronavirus vaccine, marking the first time it has thrown currently serving sailors out of the military over the mandatory shots.

Fort Bragg soldiers face court martial in comrade's death

Spc. Enrique Roman-Martinez was reported missing on May 22, 2020. His partial remains were found days later.

Louisiana National Guard uses old Christmas trees for emergency training

At this point, many of us have already thrown out our Christmas trees, but in Louisiana, these discarded trees serve an important purpose for the United States Army.

US Army offering $50K bonuses to recruits amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic

The U.S. Army, for the first time, is offering a maximum enlistment bonus of $50,000 to highly skilled recruits who sign up for six years.

Navy stopped from reprimanding sailors over COVID-19 vaccine refusal

The injunction is a new challenge to Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's decision to make vaccinations mandatory for all members of the military.

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin tests positive for COVID-19

"I tested positive this morning for COVID-19," he tweeted Sunday evening, adding that he was vaccinated and received his COVID-19 booster in October.

Medal of Honor: Biden awards 3 US soldiers for actions in Afghanistan, Iraq

The Medal of Honor was awarded Thursday to three Army soldiers who fought in Afghanistan and Iraq, including two who received it posthumously.

Army: 98% of active duty got COVID-19 vaccine by mandatory deadline

The Army said 98% of its active-duty force has gotten at least one dose of the mandatory COVID-19 vaccine, as of this week's deadline.

No US troops will be punished for errant drone strike that killed Afghan civilians

No U.S. troops involved in the August drone strike that killed innocent Kabul civilians and children will face disciplinary action, U.S. defense officials said Monday.

Biden signs 4 bills aimed at supporting veterans and their families

President Joe Biden signed four bills into law that aim to assist U.S. veterans and their families, including additional funding and support for maternity care.