Guillen family attorney speaks on why more people could face charges
Vanessa Guillen's family attorney says justice won't be served until questions are answered, and more people could be charged for covering up Vanessa's disappearance.
Vanessa Guillen's family attorney says justice won't be served until questions are answered, and more people could be charged for covering up Vanessa's disappearance.
More than 250 veterans compete in virtual ‘Golden Age Games’ from home, snagging 100 gold medals
Hundreds of veterans competed in this year’s National Veteran Golden Age Games, which came to a close on June 29 with a virtual awards ceremony.
Hundreds of veterans competed in this year’s National Veteran Golden Age Games, which came to a close on June 29 with a virtual awards ceremony.
US Air Force F-16 jet crashes in South Carolina, killing pilot
The accident occurred during a "routine training mission."
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.
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.
US Space Force announces future rank structure, outlining 3 major commands
The U.S. Space Force announced its future organizational structure, which will mimic the U.S. Air Force, but will have its own uniqueness with one level of command.
The U.S. Space Force announced its future organizational structure, which will mimic the U.S. Air Force, but will have its own uniqueness with one level of command.
Army is taking limited steps to counter racial divisiveness
Army Secretary Ryan McCarthy announced Thursday that beginning in August the service will no longer include soldiers' photos when soldiers are being considered for promotion.
Army Secretary Ryan McCarthy announced Thursday that beginning in August the service will no longer include soldiers' photos when soldiers are being considered for promotion.
Houston hospital dedicates second floor to free addiction treatment for veterans
Experts say mental health issues and the consequences addiction and suicide appear to be on the rise in the coronavirus pandemic, but now there is a new treatment center in Houston to help some of the most vulnerable veterans and it’s free to them.
Experts say mental health issues and the consequences addiction and suicide appear to be on the rise in the coronavirus pandemic, but now there is a new treatment center in Houston to help some of the most vulnerable veterans and it’s free to them.
87-year-old Korean War veteran wins battle with COVID-19
After more than two-and-a-half months in the hospital, an 87-year-old Korean War veteran from Houston has beat coronavirus COVID-19 and reunited with his children three days before Father’s Day.
After more than two-and-a-half months in the hospital, an 87-year-old Korean War veteran from Houston has beat coronavirus COVID-19 and reunited with his children three days before Father’s Day.
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.
Lynn hosted a popular BBC radio show during WWII in which she sent messages to British troops abroad and performed the songs they requested.
Trump plan to stem vet suicides focuses on public awareness
The $53 million, two-year effort will include a public messaging campaign starting in the coming weeks to raise awareness about suicide at a time of increased social distancing and isolation during a pandemic.
The $53 million, two-year effort will include a public messaging campaign starting in the coming weeks to raise awareness about suicide at a time of increased social distancing and isolation during a pandemic.
Pilot found dead after US Air Force jet crashes off coast of England
The name of the pilot will not be released until all next of kin notifications have been made.
The name of the pilot will not be released until all next of kin notifications have been made.
US Air Force pilot call sign 'Banzai' becomes first woman to fly F-35A stealth fighter into combat
America has now deployed its first female stealth fighter pilot into combat, the Air Force announced.
America has now deployed its first female stealth fighter pilot into combat, the Air Force announced.
US Navy to ban Confederate flag from all ships, bases aircraft, and subs
The U.S. military is rethinking its traditional connection to Confederate Army symbols, mindful of their divisiveness at a time the nation is wrestling with questions of race after the death of George Floyd in police hands.
The U.S. military is rethinking its traditional connection to Confederate Army symbols, mindful of their divisiveness at a time the nation is wrestling with questions of race after the death of George Floyd in police hands.
Senate confirms US Air Force Gen. Charles Brown Jr., first black service chief, in unanimous vote
The Senate on Tuesday unanimously confirmed Gen. Charles Brown Jr. as chief of staff of the U.S. Air Force, making him the first black officer to lead one of the nation's military services.
The Senate on Tuesday unanimously confirmed Gen. Charles Brown Jr. as chief of staff of the U.S. Air Force, making him the first black officer to lead one of the nation's military services.
US military now rethinking links to Confederate army symbols
Defense Secretary Mark Esper and Army Secretary Ryan McCarthy, both former Army officers, put out word through their spokesmen that they are “open to a bipartisan discussion” of renaming Army bases such as North Carolina’s Fort Bragg that honor Confederate officers who led the fight against the Union and directly or implicitly defended the institution of slavery.
Defense Secretary Mark Esper and Army Secretary Ryan McCarthy, both former Army officers, put out word through their spokesmen that they are “open to a bipartisan discussion” of renaming Army bases such as North Carolina’s Fort Bragg that honor Confederate officers who led the fight against the Union and directly or implicitly defended the institution of slavery.
VA says it lacks adequate medical gear for 2nd virus wave
The Veterans Affairs Department stated they would need a six-month supply in order to battle a potential second wave of the COVID-19 virus. They only have a 30-day supply.
The Veterans Affairs Department stated they would need a six-month supply in order to battle a potential second wave of the COVID-19 virus. They only have a 30-day supply.
Army secretary open to renaming military bases named for Confederate generals
The announcement marked a reversal of the Army.
The announcement marked a reversal of the Army.
WWII hero from League City reminds us to always remember
June 6th marks 76 years since D-Day. League City resident Harold Bradley arrived on the Normandy shore days later with the 740th Tank Battallion. He went on to earn the Silver Star and Purple Heart during the Battle of the Bulge. His story was recently written by a surprising author.
June 6th marks 76 years since D-Day. League City resident Harold Bradley arrived on the Normandy shore days later with the 740th Tank Battallion. He went on to earn the Silver Star and Purple Heart during the Battle of the Bulge. His story was recently written by a surprising author.
Detained US Navy veteran freed by Iran, en route home
White’s release was part of an agreement involving an Iranian-American doctor prosecuted by the Justice Department and followed months of quiet negotiations over prisoners. The two countries are at bitter odds over U.S. penalties imposed after President Donald Trump withdrew the U.S. from the 2015 nuclear deal and over the killing by American forces of a top Iranian general in Iraq at the beginning of this year.
White’s release was part of an agreement involving an Iranian-American doctor prosecuted by the Justice Department and followed months of quiet negotiations over prisoners. The two countries are at bitter odds over U.S. penalties imposed after President Donald Trump withdrew the U.S. from the 2015 nuclear deal and over the killing by American forces of a top Iranian general in Iraq at the beginning of this year.
Trump honors fallen soldiers during Memorial Day events in Maryland and Virginia
President Donald Trump has honored America’s fallen service members as he commemorates Memorial Day in the midst of a pandemic.
President Donald Trump has honored America’s fallen service members as he commemorates Memorial Day in the midst of a pandemic.