Blue Angels select first female jet pilot in 76-year history
Lt. Amanda Lee of Mounds View, Minn., will join the team of pilots for the 2023 air show season.
Lt. Amanda Lee of Mounds View, Minn., will join the team of pilots for the 2023 air show season.
Naval Academy midshipman found dead after falling during hike near waterfall in Chile: officials
The body of a U.S. Naval Academy midshipman was found dead Sunday by authorities in Chile after they say he fell while hiking near a waterfall.
The body of a U.S. Naval Academy midshipman was found dead Sunday by authorities in Chile after they say he fell while hiking near a waterfall.
Groundbreaking held for new Gulf War Memorial in DC
Over 30 years after a U.S.-led international military coalition expelled occupying Iraqi troops from Kuwait, planners have broken ground on the long-simmering plans for a Gulf War memorial.
Over 30 years after a U.S.-led international military coalition expelled occupying Iraqi troops from Kuwait, planners have broken ground on the long-simmering plans for a Gulf War memorial.
US Navy sailors reunite with the dogs they rescued from near-certain death in the Middle East
Two helpless dogs in the Middle East faced terrible abuse and almost-certain death until two U.S. Navy sailors not only rescued them — but found a way to get them out of there and on toward a safer, healthier and far happier life.
Two helpless dogs in the Middle East faced terrible abuse and almost-certain death until two U.S. Navy sailors not only rescued them — but found a way to get them out of there and on toward a safer, healthier and far happier life.
Salute to Service: Honoring U.S. Marine Veteran Travis Horr
FOX5 is committed to honoring heroes in our community in our weekly segment, Salute to Service. This week’s nominee is Travis Horr of Washington, D.C. Travis served in the Marine Corps Infantry, and was stationed at the historic Marine Barracks, “8th and I” in D.C., as well as Camp Pendleton.
FOX5 is committed to honoring heroes in our community in our weekly segment, Salute to Service. This week’s nominee is Travis Horr of Washington, D.C. Travis served in the Marine Corps Infantry, and was stationed at the historic Marine Barracks, “8th and I” in D.C., as well as Camp Pendleton.
Swiss Army knife celebrates 125th anniversary; CEO on the past and future of his company
A soldier once told Victorinox CEO Carl Elsener Jr. that the world-famous Swiss Army Knife blocked a bullet and saved his life.
A soldier once told Victorinox CEO Carl Elsener Jr. that the world-famous Swiss Army Knife blocked a bullet and saved his life.
Army suspends retired three-star general over tweet sent to Jill Biden
Retired Lt. Gen. Gary Volesky, who now serves as an adviser, appeared to mock Jill Biden on social media. The Army later confirmed the suspension.
Retired Lt. Gen. Gary Volesky, who now serves as an adviser, appeared to mock Jill Biden on social media. The Army later confirmed the suspension.
Army eases tattoo rules — Here's how it compares to other US military branch policies
The Army recently announced an update on its tattoo policy, allowing for more potential recruits. Here’s how it compares to the rules of the Navy, Marine Corps, and other military branches.
The Army recently announced an update on its tattoo policy, allowing for more potential recruits. Here’s how it compares to the rules of the Navy, Marine Corps, and other military branches.
Secretive robot spaceplane breaks own record: 781 days in space
The military’s classified X-37B mini-shuttle has once again broken its own record for longest space mission, and there's no telling how much longer it may go.
The military’s classified X-37B mini-shuttle has once again broken its own record for longest space mission, and there's no telling how much longer it may go.
Last surviving member of WWII’s famed Easy Company dies at 97
Bradford Freeman was a member of Easy Company in World War II, which was made famous by the HBO miniseries “Band of Brothers” released in 2001.
Bradford Freeman was a member of Easy Company in World War II, which was made famous by the HBO miniseries “Band of Brothers” released in 2001.
Biden awards Medal of Honor to 4 Vietnam war veterans
“Not every service member has received the full recognition they deserve,” President Joe Biden said. “Today, we're setting the record straight.”
“Not every service member has received the full recognition they deserve,” President Joe Biden said. “Today, we're setting the record straight.”
U.S. Navy offers cash for tips on illicit weapons, drugs in Mideast
The U.S. Navy is starting to offer rewards for information that could help sailors intercept weapons, drugs and other illicit shipments in the Persian Gulf and other strategic waterways of the Mideast region.
The U.S. Navy is starting to offer rewards for information that could help sailors intercept weapons, drugs and other illicit shipments in the Persian Gulf and other strategic waterways of the Mideast region.
US Navy offers cash for tips to seize Mideast drugs, weapons and other illicit shipments
The U.S. Navy’s Mideast-based 5th Fleet says it seized $500 million in drugs alone in 2021 — more than the four prior years combined.
The U.S. Navy’s Mideast-based 5th Fleet says it seized $500 million in drugs alone in 2021 — more than the four prior years combined.
Woody Williams, America's last World War II Medal of Honor recipient, dies at 98
Hershel "Woody" Williams was the last of the 473 American service members who received a Medal of Honor in WWII. He received the medal for his heroism on Iwo Jima.
Hershel "Woody" Williams was the last of the 473 American service members who received a Medal of Honor in WWII. He received the medal for his heroism on Iwo Jima.
U.S. to establish permanent military base in Poland
Vladimir Putin thought NATO members would splinter after he invaded Ukraine, but got the opposite response instead, President Biden said.
Vladimir Putin thought NATO members would splinter after he invaded Ukraine, but got the opposite response instead, President Biden said.
Up to 40K Army Guard troops unvaccinated, some face dismissal
Guard leaders say states are doing all they can to encourage soldiers to get vaccinated by the time limit.
Guard leaders say states are doing all they can to encourage soldiers to get vaccinated by the time limit.
U.S. Army prisoner of war vet honored after 55 years
It took more than half a century, but on Thursday a Maryland army veteran finally has an honor he earned as a prisoner of war.
It took more than half a century, but on Thursday a Maryland army veteran finally has an honor he earned as a prisoner of war.
Biden welcomes Wounded Warriors to White House, praises members as 'spine of America'
More than two dozen veteran and active duty troops on Thursday rode two laps around the South Lawn as part of a multi-day cycling event.
More than two dozen veteran and active duty troops on Thursday rode two laps around the South Lawn as part of a multi-day cycling event.
Ohio teen with spinal cancer earns title of honorary Marine: 'Amazing young man'
Sam Short, 16, diagnosed with spinal cancer in 2018, wanted to become a Marine at Parris Island.
Sam Short, 16, diagnosed with spinal cancer in 2018, wanted to become a Marine at Parris Island.
Senate approves sweeping expansion of benefits for veterans exposed to toxic burn pits
The bill's passage sets a course that could help millions who served after Sept. 11, 2001.
The bill's passage sets a course that could help millions who served after Sept. 11, 2001.