US Air Force Academy cadet, 19, found dead in dorm room
Cadet 4th Class Avery Koonce was from Taylor, Texas.
Russian airstrike kills at least 7 as Ukraine undergoes government shake-up
People in Ukraine are cleaning up from the latest Russian airstrike. It killed at least seven people and injured many more when it hit overnight Tuesday.
New PSA campaign addresses rising suicide rates among veterans
In response to high suicide rates among veterans, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has put out a new campaign: "Don't wait. Reach out."
Trump issues statement from Gold Star families defending Arlington Cemetery visit
Last week, Donald Trump was at Arlington National Cemetery to visit the graves of some of the 13 U.S. service members killed in Afghanistan in 2021. Trump's campaign later shared images of his visit.
Coast Guard rescues woman, child, and pets from sailboat off course near Honolulu
The U.S. Coast Guard rescued a 47-year-old woman, her 7-year-old daughter, a cat, and a tortoise from a sailboat that went off course due to bad weather near Honolulu on August 26.
US, Iraq team up to kill 15 ISIS operatives in early morning raid, US military says
The US military said that the operatives were armed with weapons, grenades and 'suicide' belts.
Ukraine presses U.S. to lift weapons restrictions in fight against Russia
Ukrainian officials are making a push for the Biden administration to lift restrictions on long-range weapons in the fight against Russia.
Ceasefire talks stall as fighting escalates in the Middle East
A round of high-level ceasefire talks in Cairo ended Sunday without a final agreement, as the fighting escalates throughout the Middle East.
Retired Marine teaches presidents how to salute
Retired Sergeant Major John Estrada taught former President Barack Obama how to salute once he was elected.
Report ranks US states that 'care' the most about veterans
According to Pew Research Center, there are more than 18 million living veterans in the United States, representing about 6% of the country’s adult population.
Middle Eastern officials continue ceasefire talks amid rising tensions
Diplomats from the United States, Qatar and Egypt are now holding talks on a possible ceasefire deal in Gaza.
Rising tensions in the Middle East, what we know
The US is sending more military assets as Israel braces for a major Iranian attack, which could come at any moment.
FDA rejects MDMA as psychedelic-based treatment for mental health, PTSD
Federal health officials have declined to approve the psychedelic drug MDMA as a therapy for PTSD.
Timeline of Walz’s National Guard retirement revealed
The true timeline of Walz’s National Guard departure after 24 years of service looks like this.
U.S. weighing options amid increasing tensions in the Middle East
Despite the United States saying publicly that "no one should escalate" the Middle Eastern conflict, Israel, Hezbollah and Hamas continue to exchange blows with American troops caught in the crossfire.
Teen pays homage to Chicago first responders as part of cross-country mission
A 15-year-old boy is using his free time to show support and thanks to local first responders and U.S. military personnel.
National Purple Heart Day: What to know about America’s oldest military award
The Purple Heart was originally called the Badge of Military Merit when it was created back in 1782.
Several U.S. personnel injured in suspected rocket attack at Al Asad air base: officials
The incident comes as tensions in the Middle East escalate amid the Israel-Hamas war. Last week, Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was assassinated in Tehran, causing the Iranian government to vow retribution against Israel.
K9s For Warriors helps Chicago-area veterans struggling with PTSD
About 30% of veterans suffer from devastating and life-altering PTSD and other disabilities related to war. K9s For Warriors provides specially trained service dogs to mitigate symptoms.
NORAD intercepts 2 Russian fighter jets, 2 Chinese bombers off Alaskan coast
The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) said it sent out fighter jets to intercept two Russian and two Chinese aircraft off the coast of Alaska on Wednesday.