US Army misses recruiting goal, other services squeak by
The worsening recruiting problem is stirring debate about whether America’s fighting force should be restructured or reduced in size.
Russian soldiers who desert posts now face 10 years in prison after troop callup
Vladimir Putin signed a hastily approved bill that toughens the punishment for soldiers who disobey officers’ orders, desert or surrender to the enemy.
Pentagon lays out new food, housing programs for troops
The Pentagon announced a number of new programs Thursday that are aimed at helping service members who are struggling with housing shortages and steep food and living expenses as they move from base to base.
Fugitive Navy contractor at center of bribery scandal tried to get to Russia: officials
Nicknamed "Fat Leonard," the contractor reportedly plied naval officers with Kobe beef, expensive cigars, concert tickets and wild parties.
Fugitive known as 'Fat Leonard' in massive Navy bribery scheme caught in Venezuela
Leonard Glenn Francis, known as “Fat Leonard,” escaped on Sept. 4 after cutting off his GPS ankle bracelet while under home arrest in San Diego, authorities said.
Veteran suicide numbers are higher than VA reported, more than double federal figures, study shows
A new report found that Coast Guard veterans were at the greatest risk for suicide.
USS Ronald Reagan to arrive at S. Korea despite threats from N. Korea
The carrier’s arrival comes after North Korea recently passed a new law designed to authorize the preemptive use of nuclear weapons in certain conditions.
Happy birthday! US Air Force celebrates 75th anniversary
Though America has seen several wars and aircraft flights for more than 100 years, the Air Force as we know it today is only 75 years old.
Ukraine's Zelenskyy visits recaptured city following Russian military retreat
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has made a rare foray outside Ukraine's capital and highlighted Moscow’s embarrassing retreat from a Ukrainian counteroffensive.
More than 1,000 volunteers teamed up to clean Houston National Cemetery for 9/11 Day of Service
As part of 9/11 Day of Service, more than 1,000 volunteers spent their Saturday cleaning up the Houston National Cemetery.
VA to offer abortions to veterans in certain cases
It’s the first time VA doctors will be able to perform abortions on federal property.
On this day in history, Sept. 2, 1945, World War II ends as Japan formally surrenders to US, Allies
Japan capitulated less than month after atomic bomb attacks, ended conflict that killed up to 60M people
US military sees 13% increase in reported sexual assaults
The latest numbers are certain to anger lawmakers on Capitol Hill who have been critical of the Pentagon’s efforts to get a handle on sexual crimes and misconduct.
Battleship Texas takes a historic voyage for a multi-million dollar makeover
The iconic USS Texas took to the water again, journeying from LaPorte to Galveston to undergo $35-million in repairs.
Teen National Guard trainee died of ‘undetectable and very rare heart abnormality’
After the 17-year-old died, doctors discovered that her twin sister, who trained alongside her at Fort Jackson, also has the same heart abnormality.
Largest D-Day reenactment in the US draws thousands to Ohio town
As many as 1,400 reenactors commemorate WWII with D-Day recreation at Conneaut Township Park.


















