US troops must get COVID-19 vaccines ASAP, Pentagon says
Military troops must immediately begin to get the COVID-19 vaccine, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said in a memo Wednesday, ordering service leaders to “impose ambitious timelines for implementation.”
Military troops must immediately begin to get the COVID-19 vaccine, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said in a memo Wednesday, ordering service leaders to “impose ambitious timelines for implementation.”
Biden: Afghanistan evacuations ‘currently on a pace’ to finish by Aug 31 deadline
President Joe Biden said he is holding to the August 31 deadline to evacuate Americans and allies from Afghanistan after the Taliban took control.
President Joe Biden said he is holding to the August 31 deadline to evacuate Americans and allies from Afghanistan after the Taliban took control.
DOD sends military personnel to COVID-19 crushed hospitals in Louisiana, Mississippi
U.S. military medical officers have been deployed to hospitals in Mississippi and Louisiana as both states face devastating surges in COVID-19 hospitalizations and deaths amid low vaccination rates.
U.S. military medical officers have been deployed to hospitals in Mississippi and Louisiana as both states face devastating surges in COVID-19 hospitalizations and deaths amid low vaccination rates.
Pentagon to make COVID-19 vaccine mandatory for military
The Pentagon says it will require military service members to receive the COVID-19 vaccine now that the Pfizer vaccine has received full approval.
The Pentagon says it will require military service members to receive the COVID-19 vaccine now that the Pfizer vaccine has received full approval.
US Coast Guard MH-65 Dolphin helicopter crew rescues 3 people near Muir Beach
The US Coast Guard Sector San Francisco and Southern Marin Fire Protection District successfully rescued five people Saturday evening from a cliffside near Muir Beach.
The US Coast Guard Sector San Francisco and Southern Marin Fire Protection District successfully rescued five people Saturday evening from a cliffside near Muir Beach.
US military release pictures of soldiers helping Afghan families in Kabul
U.S. military officials have released photos of U.S. soldiers helping families in Afghanistan desperate to escape the country after the Taliban took over.
U.S. military officials have released photos of U.S. soldiers helping families in Afghanistan desperate to escape the country after the Taliban took over.
Taliban declares 'amnesty' in Afghanistan, urges women to join government
The Taliban declared an “amnesty” across Afghanistan and urged women to join their government, but many Afghans remain skeptical.
The Taliban declared an “amnesty” across Afghanistan and urged women to join their government, but many Afghans remain skeptical.
82nd Airborne paratrooper found dead at Fort Bragg; investigation underway
Pfc. Mikel Rubino, a husband and father from California, enlisted in 2020 and arrived at Fort Bragg earlier this year, a report said.
Pfc. Mikel Rubino, a husband and father from California, enlisted in 2020 and arrived at Fort Bragg earlier this year, a report said.
Satellite images show chaos at Kabul airport as people flee Afghanistan
One video showed people clinging to a U.S. Air Force C-17 transport plane as it taxied for takeoff.
One video showed people clinging to a U.S. Air Force C-17 transport plane as it taxied for takeoff.
Taliban fighters capture Mazar-e-Sharif, Afghanistan's 4th largest city
Afghanistan's fourth-largest city fell into the hands of Taliban fighters Saturday, according to a lawmaker.
Afghanistan's fourth-largest city fell into the hands of Taliban fighters Saturday, according to a lawmaker.
Pentagon would require COVID-19 vaccine for US troops under new plan
Members of the U.S. military would be required to have the COVID-19 vaccine under a new plan.
Members of the U.S. military would be required to have the COVID-19 vaccine under a new plan.
Taliban seize 2 more Afghan provincial capitals as US finalizes withdrawal
Officials say the Taliban have taken control of two more provincial capitals in Afghanistan, the latest in a weeklong offensive.
Officials say the Taliban have taken control of two more provincial capitals in Afghanistan, the latest in a weeklong offensive.
Secretary of Defense Austin to announce mandatory COVID-19 vaccine policy for all active duty military
Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin is expected Friday to announce a mandatory vaccine policy for all active-duty forces in the U.S. military.
Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin is expected Friday to announce a mandatory vaccine policy for all active-duty forces in the U.S. military.
Coast Guard, Marin County firefighters rescue man with litter of puppies after boat runs aground
The U.S. Coast Guard and Marin County Fire Department rescued a man and his six dogs from his boat Tuesday after the vessel ran aground just north of Driftwood Beach in Marin County.
The U.S. Coast Guard and Marin County Fire Department rescued a man and his six dogs from his boat Tuesday after the vessel ran aground just north of Driftwood Beach in Marin County.
Heartbroken parents to sue a year after 9 troops died at sea off SoCal coast
“They were kids, and they were put in a death trap,” said attorney Eric Dubin, who was accompanied by relatives of five of the service members who died on July 30, 2020, and ranged from 18 to 22.
“They were kids, and they were put in a death trap,” said attorney Eric Dubin, who was accompanied by relatives of five of the service members who died on July 30, 2020, and ranged from 18 to 22.
Navy charges sailor with setting fire that destroyed USS Bonhomme Richard
The U.S. Navy says a sailor has been charged with starting a fire in 2020 that destroyed the USS Bonhomme Richard warship in San Diego.
The U.S. Navy says a sailor has been charged with starting a fire in 2020 that destroyed the USS Bonhomme Richard warship in San Diego.
Audit reveals DOD hasn't adequately shielded military members from toxic PFAS
An internal audit says the Defense Department has dragged its feet on protecting service members from toxic “forever chemicals.”
An internal audit says the Defense Department has dragged its feet on protecting service members from toxic “forever chemicals.”
Pearl Harbor casualty remains ID’d as California sailor
The remains of a U.S. Navy sailor killed during the attack on Pearl Harbor as been identified as Petty Officer 1st Class Charles E. Hudson of Stockton.
The remains of a U.S. Navy sailor killed during the attack on Pearl Harbor as been identified as Petty Officer 1st Class Charles E. Hudson of Stockton.
Former Nellis Air Force sergeant sentenced for dealing meth, weapons
Michael Reimers was sentenced to 32 months in prison after pleading guilty to distributing meth and trafficking weapons.
Michael Reimers was sentenced to 32 months in prison after pleading guilty to distributing meth and trafficking weapons.
Biden to begin evacuating Afghans who aided US military during war
With American troops withdrawing, pressure has been mounting for the Biden administration to plan a military evacuation of Afghans who supported U.S. military operations during two decades of war in their country.
With American troops withdrawing, pressure has been mounting for the Biden administration to plan a military evacuation of Afghans who supported U.S. military operations during two decades of war in their country.