WWII veteran, 104, asks for Valentine's Day cards: 'I'll save every one'

A 104-year-old World War II veteran hopes to receive plenty of Valentine’s Day cards this year, to add to his collection of keepsakes documenting his own incredible life and generation.

2 US service members killed by roadside bomb in Afghanistan

Officials say two U.S. service members were killed and two others injured when their vehicle was hit by a roadside bomb in southern Afghanistan.

US tried, failed to take out Iranian Quds leader in Yemen, officials say

U.S. officials said the U.S. military tried, but failed, to take out another senior Iranian commander on the same day that an airstrike killed the Revolutionary Guard's top general, Qasem Soleimani.

Treasure Island man ticketed for displaying sign thanking veterans

A man is suing the city of Treasure Island, claiming they violated his rights when they refused to allow him to display a sign on his boat during the Veterans Day boat parade.

US Army warns of fake ‘draft’ texts being sent to Americans for ‘immediate departure’ to Iran

With rising tensions between the U.S. and Iran stirring up fears of World War III, fraudulent text messages have begun popping up on phones across the country, scaring many Americans into believing they have just been drafted.

Missiles fired at 2 Iraqi bases housing US troops, US defense officials confirm

"More than a dozen" ballistic missiles were launched at two military bases in Iraq that house U.S. troops in retaliation to the killing of a top Iranian general, defense officials confirmed.

U.S. Army issues warning as text over 'official army draft' spreads

Officials with the U.S. Army have issued a warning to people as texts informing individuals that they have been selected for a military draft spread.

Iranian cyberattacks feared after killing of top general, security experts say

Iran’s retaliation for the United States' targeted killing of its top general is likely to include cyberattacks, security experts warned Friday. Iran’s state-backed hackers are already among the world’s most aggressive and could inject malware that triggers major disruptions to the U.S. public and private sector.

Chicago-area U.S. soldier killed in attack at Kenya military base

Two other Americans, both contractors with the U.S. Department of Defense, were also killed Sunday by al-Shabab extremists at Manda Bay Airfield.

Fairfax County's Fort Belvoir beefs up security following Iraq airstrike

Fort Belvoir in Fairfax County is raising security measures following Iran's threat of "harsh retaliation" over the targeted killing of one of its top generals.

Navy SEALs call Edward Gallagher 'evil' in leaked videos

They described how their chief seemed to love killing, how he targeted women and children and boasted that "burqas were flying."

Soldier home for the holidays and his 1-year-old son killed in head-on collision

A Tennessee community is mourning the loss of a soldier who was home for Christmas and his 1-year-old son, who were both killed in a head-on car crash Thursday night.

Operation Holiday Express brings gifts to US troops in Syria

Coalition forces donned jolly red caps and delivered Christmas gifts to five U.S. military bases in eastern Syria as part of Operation Holiday Express.