South Korean military apologizes for failing to down North Korea’s drones

North Korean drones entered South Korean airspace for the first time since 2017 . The drone flights came days after South Korea said North Korea launched two short-range ballistic missiles, extending its record testing activities this year.

Marine Corps’ mascot gets promoted to private 1st class

Pfc. Chesty XVI, an English bulldog, received his promotion at a ceremony Tuesday. His predecessor was given a pardon and retirement after becoming a bit of a handful.

House bill rescinds COVID-19 vaccine mandate for U.S. military

More than 8,000 active-duty service members were discharged for failure to obey a lawful order when they refused the vaccine.

100-year-old WWII veteran gets honorary promotion to brigadier general

Retired Col. Clarence E. “Bud” Anderson was given the honorary rank during a ceremony for the 75th anniversary of the U.S. Air Force’s establishment as a military service.

Pearl Harbor remembrance draws handful of survivors to Hawaii

The youngest active-duty military personnel on Dec. 7, 1941, would have been about 17, making them 98 today. Many of those still alive are at least 100.

Pentagon unveils its newest nuclear stealth bomber, the B-21 Raider

The B-21 Raider is the first new American bomber aircraft in more than 30 years, and almost every aspect of the program is classified.

Tom Hanks launches 'Hanx' coffee line with all profits donated to support veterans

Tom Hanks’ new coffee line will donate 100% of the profits to various organizations that support U.S. military members, veterans, and their families.

DAV, RecruitMilitary host Houston Veterans Job Fair at Minute Maid Park

DAV and RecruitMilitary are hosting the Houston Veterans Job Fair on Thursday, December 1, 2022, from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. at Minute Maid Park.

Despite tensions, U.S. troops in Korea get creative to celebrate Thanksgiving

Soldiers stationed at an Army base in Dongducheon, South Korea enjoyed turkey and all the trimmings. Two even dressed as turkeys and raised their glasses to mark a day to give thanks.

Houstonian looks to debunk Russian claims over war in Ukraine

As the war in Ukraine drags on, many Russians have a very different understanding of events than western news consumers, Andy Lipow, from Houston is a frequent voice on Russian TV trying to share the truth.

US Army vet gifted furnished apartment after graduating from Camp Hope

Mattress Mack is giving an Army veteran an apartment full of furniture to help him celebrate his graduation from Camp Hope's PTSD program.

US Army vet gifted furnished apartment after graduating from Camp Hope
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Mattress Mack is giving an Army veteran an apartment full of furniture to help him celebrate his graduation from Camp Hope's PTSD program.

Houstonian looks to debunk Russian claims over war in Ukraine
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As the war in Ukraine drags on, with no sign of a truce, many Russians have a very different understanding of events, than western news consumers. FOX 26 business reporter Tom Zizka says a Houston man is a frequent voice on Russian TV trying to share the truth.

North Korea test-launches ballistic missile capable of striking anywhere in US

North Korea test-launched an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) capable of carrying a nuclear warhead with a range that could strike anywhere across the U.S.'s mainland, defense officials said Friday. 

Frida, Mexico’s beloved search and rescue dog, dies

Over the course of Frida’s career, the Labrador retriever was credited with finding at least 41 bodies and a dozen people alive.

WWII ‘Ghost Boat’ discovered in California lake: ‘Quite remarkable’

The Higgins landing craft, dubbed the “Ghost Boat,” was said to be used to transport soldiers to the shore during the war’s beach invasions.

After Dallas airshow crash, how many B-17s are still flying?

Nearly 13,000 B-17 Flying Fortress bombers were built by the U.S. for World War II. After this weekend’s deadly crash at a Texas airshow, only nine of the historic planes remain airworthy.

World War II veterans in Houston reflect on Veterans Day, honored at Astros ALCS game

Two World War II veterans, who also happen to be friendly neighbors, share what Veterans Day means to them and what it was like being honored by the Houston Astros.

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FOX 26's Matthew Seedorff got the chance to speak with two World War II vets, who also happen to be friendly neighbors, on their experience serving and they also share their appreciation for being honored by the Houston Astros during Game 2 of the ALCS.