29 service members awarded Purple Hearts for brain injuries in Iran attack

About 110 U.S. service members were diagnosed with traumatic brain injuries after the Iranian ballistic missile attack at al-Asad Air Base in Iraq on Jan. 8. Now the U.S. military has approved 29 service members for the Purple Heart medal.

US Army reservist from Virginia falsely accused of starting coronavirus pandemic

The United States Army is debunking a rumor spreading like wildfire on the internet saying a northern Virginia woman is "patient zero" for the coronavirus pandemic. There’s apparently no evidence to support this claim. Even so, in the online world, conspiracy theorists are running with it.

Another Navy warship at sea reports a coronavirus outbreak

Another Navy ship at sea has reported a coronavirus outbreak and is returning to port, the Navy said Friday.

Navy recommends reinstatement of fired USS Theodore Roosevelt captain over coronavirus warning

The Navy has recommended the reinstatement of Navy Capt. Brett Crozier fired for sending a fraught email to commanders pleading for faster action to protect his crew from a coronavirus outbreak.

Virginia man honors Memorial Day with countryside display

As Memorial Day approaches, one Northern Virginia man wants to make sure those who gave their lives to protect our freedom are still remembered with his own, handmade memorial.

Acting Navy boss submits resignation amid coronavirus uproar

Acting Navy Secretary Thomas Modly resigned Tuesday, according to two officials, just hours after he had publicly apologized for a profanity-laced upbraiding of the officer he fired as captain of the coronavirus-stricken USS Theodore Roosevelt.

95-year-old WWII veteran beats the odds, survives coronavirus: 'Have a positive attitude'

A 95-year-old World War II veteran who beat the odds and survived the novel coronavirus said on “Fox and Friends First” on Friday that listening to his doctor’s orders to stay positive helped him recover.

California Marine surprised for 104th birthday with parade amid coronavirus stay-at-home order

A statewide stay-at-home order in California couldn’t keep a woman considered to be the oldest living female Marine west of the Mississippi River from celebrating her 104th birthday last week.

USS Theodore Roosevelt commander: Crew needs to be isolated after 200 positive coronavirus tests

In a desperate plea for help, the commanding officer of the deployed aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt says his entire crew of roughly 5,000 sailors needs to be isolated after up to 200 onboard have tested positive for coronavirus.

Germantown Marine killed in attack on ISIS stronghold

The military announced on Tuesday that a Germantown Marine suffered fatal wounds in an operation against ISIS over the weekend.

Midshipman found dead; Naval Academy doesn’t suspect foul play

The Naval Academy announced on Friday that a midshipman was found dead Thursday night in a dormitory – and while the cause is under investigation, they do not suspect foul play.

Trump signs law giving veterans smoother path to STEM careers

President Donald Trump signed the Supporting Veterans in STEM Careers Act into law. The legislation is aimed at giving veterans an easier path to careers in science, technology, engineering and math after active duty.