Chinese spy balloon spotted over Western US, Pentagon says

The U.S. says it is tracking a suspected Chinese surveillance balloon that has been spotted over U.S. airspace for a couple days.

Former US Navy SEAL dies in Ukraine; 6th known American killed in war

A former U.S. Navy SEAL was killed Wednesday in Ukraine. That's according to American officials who say he was not fighting in an official capacity.

US veterans in suicidal crisis now eligible for free emergency care at any facility

Veterans do not need to be enrolled in the VA system for the new policy, which includes inpatient care for up to 30 days and outpatient care for up to 90 days.

Watch: US veteran takes down knife-wielding man in South Carolina Walmart

In a dramatic video, the man was seen shouting inside the Walmart store while waving a knife at bystanders and employees. “That's when my military training kicked in,” the shopper said.

Oldest living survivor of Pearl Harbor marks 105th birthday

The oldest living survivor of the Japanese Attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941 celebrated his upcoming 105th birthday at the National World War II Museum in New Orleans.

Operation Texas Strong donates renovated RVs to homeless veterans

Bobby Crutsinger and his wife, Peggy, acquire donated RVs, refurbish them, and work with social workers to identify homeless veterans to give the vehicles to once they meet certain criteria.

Wreaths Across America: 50,000 wreaths to be placed on graves at Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery

It is a massive endeavor of placing a wreath on each of the 50,508 graves at the Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery. This will be the third year that there are enough wreaths to be placed at every veteran's grave, but it did not start out that way.

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.

Pearl Harbor timeline: Events that led up to 1941 attack on US

On the 81st anniversary, here is a look back at the timeline of events that led up to the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor.

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.

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.

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. 

Program intended to help veterans with home ownership used to purchase short-term rental in Keller

As cities across North Texas grapple with how to regulate short-term rentals, one group of neighbors was shocked to find out that a VA loan was used to purchase a short-term rental in their neighborhood.

Dallas air show crash: NTSB investigation could take 18 months to complete

The NTSB says it could take up to 18 months to have a complete report on what caused the crash at the Wings Over Dallas Air Show over the weekend.

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.

On eve of 100th birthday, Dallas veteran looks back on fighting in World War II

Retired Navy Lt. C.C. Collie went in as a 19-year-old but came back a different person. He’s part of a small number of veterans remaining from that era. As he celebrates his 100th birthday in a couple of weeks, he's disturbed by what he sees in the world today.

Greater Dallas Veterans Day Parade canceled because of the weather

The Greater Dallas Veterans Day Parade that was set to honor the men and women who have protected our freedom was canceled Friday because of the rain.

Dallas lawyer recognized for pro bono work for veterans struggling with disability benefits

Veteran Shermika Thomas retired as a sergeant in the U.S. Army. She was exposed to firefights, convoys caught by IEDs, dead bodies and Afghanistan burn pits. Still, she was denied VA disability benefits. She struggled to get the help she deserved -- until one lawyer stepped in.