Marine Corps enlistee dies after strength test in Maryland

An 18-year-old Marine Corps enlistee has died after reportedly taking a strength test at a Maryland recruiting station.

2 men must hand write names of over 6K Americans killed in war for lying about being in military

A judge in Montana ordered two men who lied about being in the military to fulfill a unique set of requirements before they could be eligible for parole, including writing the names of more than 6,000 Americans killed in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Marine veteran injured in combat gifted with car in Prince George’s County to help get wife to hospital for cancer treatment

Dwayne Frost’s motto is “service is what I do.” It’s something he puts into action every day as the volunteer chaplain for the Prince George’s County Fire Department.

Teen drops over 100 pounds to join Army

A Las Vegas teenager with dreams of serving in the military has lost over 100 pounds in order to make it happen.

Top Army germ lab shut down after failing inspection, neighbors say they weren't notified

Senator Ben Cardin and Congressman David Trone of Maryland have added their voices to the growing calls for information on why a major military germ laboratory in Frederick, which conducts research involving dangerous microbes like the Ebola virus, has been shut down.

Son brings Vietnam War fighter pilot's lost remains home to Texas

A Southwest Airlines pilot landed at Love Field Thursday morning after an emotional flight. He bought home the remains of his father who was killed during the Vietnam War.

Veterans help dedicate unique underwater memorial

Nearly 40 feet deep in the blue waters off Clearwater, a one-of-a-kind exhibit is now open. The Circle of Heroes memorial was officially dedicated Monday.

Navy football drops "Load the Clip" motto for insensitivity

The Naval Academy's superintendent says the school's football team won't use "Load the Clip" as its motto amid concerns it was insensitive to victims of gun violence.

Bomb squad seizes second rocket launch tube found in luggage at BWI airport

Just days after discovering a missile launch tube in a checked bag at an airport near Baltimore, authorities say they have located a second military grade weapon in the same area.

US officials: Afghan soldier kills 2 US troops

An Afghan soldier shot and killed two American service members in Afghanistan, U.S. officials said Monday.

Double-amputee Marine veteran Rob Jones announces run for Congress in Virginia

Rob Jones, a Marine veteran who lost both of his legs while serving in Afghanistan, has announced his candidacy for the U.S. House of Representatives seat from Virginia's 10th District.