US military orders 2-day pause in Okinawa after Marine accused of murder

The U.S. military is implementing a two-day pause on its operations in Okinawa, Japan, following the arrest of a Marine who is accused of robbing and killing a local woman. 

Trump approves firing squad execution for Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan

According to posts on Monday from Chief Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, President Donald Trump has approved a U.S. Army firing squad to execute Nidal Hasan, the former Army major convicted of killing 13 people in the 2009 shooting in Fort Hood, Texas.

US pulls all bombers from British air base after alleged terror plot

All bombers stationed at a U.S.-run military base in England that was the location of an alleged planned terror attack are on their way home, according to a Defense Department official. 

US Marine accused of murder in Japan, police say

A U.S. Marine is accused of robbing and a woman in Okinawa, sparking official condemnation and protest from Japanese officials.

Annual Houston 'Stand Down' connects local veterans to critical services

Designed as a one-stop hub, the Houston Stand Down brings together public agencies, non-profits, healthcare providers, and local employers.

Latest Pentagon Overseas Operations casualty report: 5 service members have died, 443 injured since July 7

According to the latest Pentagon Defense Casualty Analysis System report published Sept. 29, five service members have died and 443 have been injured since the start of Overseas Operations on July 7.  

Trump Pentagon launches competition for America's next great military base

Governors will compete to host the massive new military base designed to house up to 25K service members, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said.

VA releases annual veteran suicide prevention report, prevention remains top clinical priority

Suicide prevention continues to be the Department of Veterans Affairs' top clinical priority and the 2026 National Veteran Suicide Prevention Annual Report shows a decline in suicide rates among veterans enrolled in VA healthcare, but an increase in veterans who are not enrolled in VA healthcare.

US ends Operation Inherent Resolve in Iraq after 12 years

U.S. forces have completed their withdrawal from Erbil Air Base, formally ending the U.S. military mission in Iraq under Operation Inherent Resolve after over a decade  of counter-ISIS operations, U.S. Central Command announced Wednesday. 

Gold Star Mothers and Families Day: Honoring families of fallen service members

Sunday marks the day memorialized as Gold Star Mothers and Families Day, a solemn national observance honoring mothers, parents and relatives of service members who died while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces. 

Trump strikes deal granting US permanent military access to Greenland

President Donald Trump reached an agreement with Denmark and Greenland granting the United States permanent military access.

DOJ: Man pleads guilty to stolen valor and defrauding VA out of $124K in benefits

The Department of Justice (DOJ) says an Independence, Mo. man has pleaded guilty to fraudulently obtaining $124,262 in disability‑related payments from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) by claiming false combat service and medals from the Vietnam War in a case of stolen valor.

Pentagon releases sixth batch of declassified UFO files including video of swarm of objects over Utah in 1952

A sixth batch of declassified UFO files were released by the Pentagon Friday, the latest such release in the Trump administration's new wave of public disclosure of Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP). 

TSA Military Lanes available at 34 airports for service members, veterans, and their families - See where

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is honoring our nation’s heroes with special security screening lanes at 34 airports across the country. The lanes are available for current service members, veterans, and their families.

Training accident at Fort Hood leaves one soldier dead and another injured

A soldier assigned to the 1st Cavalry Division has died following a vehicle rollover incident during training at Fort Hood, military officials announced.

US Space Force increasing ranks, offers service members from other branches transfer opportunity

The United States Space Force (USSF) is offering service members from the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, and U.S. Marine Corps the opportunity to transfer to the USSF through the Interservice Transfer (IST) program.

Latest Pentagon casualty report shows 406 US service members injured since July start of Overseas Operations

The number of U.S. military service members injured since the start of Overseas Operations in July has risen to 406, according to the latest Pentagon Defense Casualty Analysis System report.

Son of 9/11 victim honors father and reflects on Navy service at Houston Memorial
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On the 25th anniversary of 9/11, a young man shares his poignant story of loss and remembrance, honoring his father and all victims. His heartfelt reflections remind us to never forget this significant day in history.