Sailors on sidelined carrier get virus for second time
The resurgence of the virus in the five sailors on the USS Theodore Roosevelt underscores the befuddling behavior of the highly contagious virus and raises questions about how troops that test positive can be reintegrated into the military, particularly on ships.
The resurgence of the virus in the five sailors on the USS Theodore Roosevelt underscores the befuddling behavior of the highly contagious virus and raises questions about how troops that test positive can be reintegrated into the military, particularly on ships.
Medal of Honor recipient dies; saved lives in Afghanistan
Former Army Staff Sgt. Ronald Shurer II, who received the Medal of Honor in 2018 for braving heavy gunfire to save lives in Afghanistan, has died of cancer. He was 41.
Former Army Staff Sgt. Ronald Shurer II, who received the Medal of Honor in 2018 for braving heavy gunfire to save lives in Afghanistan, has died of cancer. He was 41.
WWII Marine vet, 99, beats COVID-19: 'I've gone through hell more than once and this came almost as close'
A 99-year-old Marine veteran earned a new medal this week -- to go along with the two Purple Hearts he was given for his actions during World War II -- after winning a long and tough battle against the coronavirus.
A 99-year-old Marine veteran earned a new medal this week -- to go along with the two Purple Hearts he was given for his actions during World War II -- after winning a long and tough battle against the coronavirus.
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Trump joins World War II veterans at V-E Day ceremony
World War II veterans joined President Donald Trump at a wreath-laying ceremony Friday to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the end of the war in Europe.
World War II veterans joined President Donald Trump at a wreath-laying ceremony Friday to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the end of the war in Europe.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
RN salutes fellow veteran who died from COVID-19 at Manatee Memorial Hospital
A registered nurse at Manatee Memorial Hospital paid tribute to a fellow veteran who passed away from COVID-19.
A registered nurse at Manatee Memorial Hospital paid tribute to a fellow veteran who passed away from COVID-19.
‘Thank you’: US Navy band stationed in Italy pays tribute to host country amid COVID-19 pandemic
“Thank you all for what you are doing every day,” the band wrote on Facebook.
“Thank you all for what you are doing every day,” the band wrote on Facebook.
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.
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.
Wounded Warrior Project commits $10 million to helping veterans impacted by coronavirus pandemic
The Wounded Warrior Project said that they will give financial assistance to veterans who are unable to meet their food or shelter needs because of the coronavirus pandemic.
The Wounded Warrior Project said that they will give financial assistance to veterans who are unable to meet their food or shelter needs because of the coronavirus pandemic.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Maryland National Guardsman tests positive for coronavirus, officials say
A member of the Maryland Army National Guard recently tested positive for COVID-19, officials confirmed Friday.
A member of the Maryland Army National Guard recently tested positive for COVID-19, officials confirmed Friday.
US Navy civilian employee at Naval Academy tests positive for COVID-19: officials
A U.S. Navy civilian employee at the U.S. Naval Academy has tested positive for novel coronavirus (COVID-19).
A U.S. Navy civilian employee at the U.S. Naval Academy has tested positive for novel coronavirus (COVID-19).
Honor Flight postpones all trips through April over coronavirus concerns
Honor Flight is suspending all trips to D.C. through the end of April amid growing concerns over the coronavirus.
Honor Flight is suspending all trips to D.C. through the end of April amid growing concerns over the coronavirus.