Military veteran comes out as gay in viral obituary: 'I was afraid'
“I'm sorry for not having the courage to come out as Gay," Edward Thomas Ryan wrote.
“I'm sorry for not having the courage to come out as Gay," Edward Thomas Ryan wrote.
Boy, 7, becomes honorary sergeant in Illinois Army National Guard for his courage against cancer
Seven-year-old Jamir has had an especially hard yard in his fight against leukemia, and got some special encouragement this weekend from unexpected strangers.
Seven-year-old Jamir has had an especially hard yard in his fight against leukemia, and got some special encouragement this weekend from unexpected strangers.
Remembering D-Day 80 years later: Biden, world leaders pay respects
June 6, 2024 marks the 80th anniversary of one of the largest air, land and sea invasions in military history.
June 6, 2024 marks the 80th anniversary of one of the largest air, land and sea invasions in military history.
Massachusetts sailor killed at Pearl Harbor finally gets proper burial at Arlington National Cemetery
Frank Hryniewicz was only 20 years old when the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor in 1941. Eight decades later, Hryniewicz finally received a proper burial at Arlington National Cemetery.
Frank Hryniewicz was only 20 years old when the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor in 1941. Eight decades later, Hryniewicz finally received a proper burial at Arlington National Cemetery.
Army presents Purple Heart to Minnesota veteran 73 years after he was wounded in Korean War
After 73 years and a long fight with the U.S. Army, a Korean War veteran from Minnesota who was wounded in combat finally got his Purple Heart medal on Friday.
After 73 years and a long fight with the U.S. Army, a Korean War veteran from Minnesota who was wounded in combat finally got his Purple Heart medal on Friday.
Vietnam War U.S. Air Force major accounted for after nearly six decades
The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) announced that U.S. Air Force Maj. John C.G. Kerr, missing since a 1967 mission in Laos, was accounted for on April 24, 2024, decades after being declared Killed in Action.
The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) announced that U.S. Air Force Maj. John C.G. Kerr, missing since a 1967 mission in Laos, was accounted for on April 24, 2024, decades after being declared Killed in Action.
US Marine dies in training accident in North Carolina
A U.S. Marine, Sgt. Colin Arslanbas, tragically lost his life in a training accident on April 18, as confirmed by military officials.
A U.S. Marine, Sgt. Colin Arslanbas, tragically lost his life in a training accident on April 18, as confirmed by military officials.
US military draft: What you need to know
While there isn't currently a draft in place, Congress and the president can reinstate the draft in the event of a national emergency or war that all-volunteer military can't adequately support.
While there isn't currently a draft in place, Congress and the president can reinstate the draft in the event of a national emergency or war that all-volunteer military can't adequately support.
Innovative prosthetic limb surgery piloted at San Francisco VA medical center
April is Limb Loss Awareness Month. A first-ever two-part procedure known as osseointegration was piloted at the Veteran’s Affairs Health Care System in San Francisco.
April is Limb Loss Awareness Month. A first-ever two-part procedure known as osseointegration was piloted at the Veteran’s Affairs Health Care System in San Francisco.
Families reunited after Coast Guard Cutter docks at Base Alameda
150 military members were deployed for 100 days on Coast Guard Cutter Bertholf across the Pacific. The crew returned Monday, reuniting with their families after engaging in international relations at sea.
150 military members were deployed for 100 days on Coast Guard Cutter Bertholf across the Pacific. The crew returned Monday, reuniting with their families after engaging in international relations at sea.
Pearl Harbor’s last USS Arizona battleship survivor dies at 102
Lou Conter died in his California home on Monday from congestive heart failure, his daughter, Louann Daley, said.
Lou Conter died in his California home on Monday from congestive heart failure, his daughter, Louann Daley, said.
AlCo man pleads guilty to selling counterfeit parts to U.S. Department of Defense
An Alameda County man pleaded guilty Wednesday to selling millions of dollars' worth of old and counterfeit mechanical parts to the U.S. Department of Defense, according to federal prosecutors.
An Alameda County man pleaded guilty Wednesday to selling millions of dollars' worth of old and counterfeit mechanical parts to the U.S. Department of Defense, according to federal prosecutors.
US sailor identified after being ‘lost overboard’ from USS Mason in Red Sea
A U.S. sailor who was “lost overboard" from the guided-missile destroyer USS Mason (DDG-87) has been identified by the U.S. Navy.
A U.S. sailor who was “lost overboard" from the guided-missile destroyer USS Mason (DDG-87) has been identified by the U.S. Navy.
Military pilots stun at Wings Over Solano airshow on Travis Air Force Base
Spectators were thrilled at the chance to get up close and personal with the U.S. military's aircraft and the incredibly skilled pilots who fly them.
Spectators were thrilled at the chance to get up close and personal with the U.S. military's aircraft and the incredibly skilled pilots who fly them.
Flying Tiger Line Flight 739: The 62-year-old aviation mystery many have never heard of
Flying Tiger Line Flight 739 disappeared 62 years ago, resulting in the loss of nearly 100 U.S. Army soldiers.
Flying Tiger Line Flight 739 disappeared 62 years ago, resulting in the loss of nearly 100 U.S. Army soldiers.
2 National Guard soldiers, 1 Border Patrol agent killed in Texas helicopter crash identified
The three killed Friday in the crash near Rio Grande City were: Chief Warrant Officer 2 Casey Frankoski, 28, and Chief Warrant Officer 2 John Grassia, 30, both with the New York National Guard; and Border Patrol Agent Chris Luna, 49.
The three killed Friday in the crash near Rio Grande City were: Chief Warrant Officer 2 Casey Frankoski, 28, and Chief Warrant Officer 2 John Grassia, 30, both with the New York National Guard; and Border Patrol Agent Chris Luna, 49.
Retired lieutenant colonel charged with passing classified info via dating site: 'My secret informant love'
David Franklin Slater is accused of sharing details with a woman on an online dating site about Russia’s war with Ukraine.
David Franklin Slater is accused of sharing details with a woman on an online dating site about Russia’s war with Ukraine.
Army employee Janet Mello pleads guilty to stealing more than $100M from Army to purchase luxury items
Janet Yamanaka Mello, 57, pleaded guilty to five counts of mail fraud and five counts of filing a false tax return.
Janet Yamanaka Mello, 57, pleaded guilty to five counts of mail fraud and five counts of filing a false tax return.
Balloon over US was likely hobbyist, officials says
The small balloon discovered flying over the U.S. Friday was likely a hobbyist balloon, officials said.
The small balloon discovered flying over the U.S. Friday was likely a hobbyist balloon, officials said.
'Serious' national security threat linked to Russia, space, source tells FNC
A 'serious' national security threat has prompted Congressman Mike Turner to ask the White House to declassify information so it can be openly discussed.
A 'serious' national security threat has prompted Congressman Mike Turner to ask the White House to declassify information so it can be openly discussed.