Trump wears a face mask in public for the first time
As he left the White House, he told reporters: “When you're in a hospital, especially ... I think it's expected to wear a mask.”
US Air Force F-16 jet crashes in South Carolina, killing pilot
The accident occurred during a "routine training mission."
Army quarantines 90 soldiers with coronavirus at Fort Bragg
A total of 110 people participated in the course, which was cut short after a single soldier tested positive. Subsequent tests then showed that 82 students and 8 instructors had COVID-19, Army spokeswoman Janice Burton told The Associated Press on Wednesday.
Air Force names first woman as top noncommissioned officer of any US military branch
The Air Force became the first U.S. military branch to select a woman to serve as the highest-ranking noncommissioned officer in the military on Friday.
Navy upholds firing of USS Theodore Roosevelt captain following coronavirus outbreak
The official said the Navy also extended the blame for the ship's pandemic crisis, delaying the promotion of the one-star admiral who was also onboard the USS Theodore Roosevelt — concluding that both men made serious errors in judgment.
World War II forces sweetheart singer Vera Lynn dies at 103
Lynn hosted a popular BBC radio show during WWII in which she sent messages to British troops abroad and performed the songs they requested.
FBI looks for link between 2 killings of officers
An active-duty U.S. Air Force sergeant has been arrested on suspicion of fatally shooting Santa Cruz Sheriff's Sgt. Damon Gutzwiller, 38, and wounding two other officers Saturday.
Coast Guard rescues two people from sinking sailboat
The Coast Guard's Sector San Francisco command center watchstanders received a call at 1:31 p.m Saturday from the operator of a 16-foot sailboat reporting that the boat had begun taking on water in the waters off of Point Richmond.
Veterans Alley founder upset graffiti cleanup crew painted over his art
But in recent weeks, four murals were painted over by the Union Square Business Improvement District. It said crews did it to remove graffiti as part of its services to businesses to comply with city ordinance.
Cal Guard flyover honoring frontline workers during pandemic
A Bay Area Air National Guard unit flew Monday in a salute to everyone on the frontlines of the fight against the coronavirus on this Memorial Day
WWII veteran walking 100 miles for 100th birthday to raise money for COVID-19 relief
Mickey Nelson said he was inspired by Capt. Tom Moore, a British army veteran who helped raise millions of pounds amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Graffiti cleanup crews damage 4 murals in Tenderloin's 'Veterans Alley'
Murals painted by military veterans in an alley in San Francisco's Tenderloin neighborhood have been painted over by crews from a local business improvement district, damaging a nearly decade-old project that has brought pride to the neighborhood.
Despite COVID-19 canceling party plans, WWII veteran celebrates 102nd birthday singing, dancing
Marietta man and World War II veteran celebrated his 102nd birthday with no party due to social distancing, but that didn't stop him from singing and dancing a little.
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.
Coast Guard crews rescue two from sinking ship 9 miles from Monterey Bay
A crew from the Monterey station and an air crew from the San Francisco station helped rescues the people from the 92-foot vessel.
Thousands turn out for a memorial parade for fallen California Marine
The family of a U.S. Marine killed in Iraq last month had to postpone his memorial service because of restrictions on large gatherings in California to slow the spread of the coronavirus.
Trump instructs Navy to destroy 'any and all Iranian gunboats' harassing American warships at sea
President Donald Trump tweeted Wednesday morning that he has instructed the U.S. Navy to destroy Iranian gunboats if they harass American Navy vessels at sea.
Kayaker rescued by US Coast Guard off the coast of Pacifica
San Mateo County personnel contacted Coast Guard Sector San Francisco watchstanders at 3:50 p.m. reporting a person in the water in distress approximately 100 yards offshore, the Coast Guard said.
Fundraising effort to keep Alameda museum afloat
Like other attractions, the USS Hornet is closed to visitors because of the shelter-in-place order. Supporters say the museum needs ticket sales to sustain its mission.