US sending air defense missile system, more troops to Israel

The Pentagon said Sunday the United States will send a Terminal High Altitude Area Defense battery and troops to to Israel.

Watch Russian fighter jet fly dangerously close to US F-16

A Russian fighter jet’s dangerous maneuver caused a close encounter near Alaskan airspace - one that drew commendation from U.S. military and government officials.

Operation Lone Star leaders tout recent improvements for improving morale among National Guard troops

Securing the southern border is challenging for Texas National Guard troops both physically and, oftentimes, mentally. That's why state lawmakers are examining the impact Operation Lone Star is having on the health and well-being of troops assigned to the mission.

U.S. Air Force Academy investigating Texas cadet death

The Air Force Academy says it is investigating the death of one of its cadets who was from Thrall, Texas.

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.

Shooting incidents at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, no injuries reported

Security at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland returned fire on at least one shooter who reportedly fired at the main gate of the Chapman Training Annex.

North Texas military vet receives Purple Heart Award for 27 years of service and bravery

Even with a traumatic brain injury and loss of hearing, retired U.S. Army Command Sergeant Major Gretchen Evans did not take it sitting down. She found another way to serve others.

Marine veteran receives mortgage-free home in Heath

Staff Sergeant James Carey was catastrophically injured during a training exercise. Now, he has a new home in Heath to help make his life a bit easier.

North Texas Vietnam war vet and POW survivor laid to rest at DFW National Cemetery

The highly decorated colonel began flying the Phantom 2 in 1964. Two years later on his 176th mission, he was shot down over enemy territory and became a prisoner of war — for 2,284 days.

Why the Marine Corps was founded not once, but twice

The Marine Corps birthday is officially celebrated on Nov. 10 every year, but did you know it was originally celebrated on July 11?

Biden pardoning service members convicted under law that banned gay sex

Biden is pardoning potentially thousands of former U.S. service members convicted of violating a now-repealed military ban on consensual gay sex.

More American soldiers are dying by suicide than combat

More U.S. soldiers are dying of suicide than any other reason, according to an analysis shared recently by health officials with the Department of Defense.

USS Theodore Roosevelt arrives in S. Korea amid rising N. Korea threats

A nuclear-powered U.S. aircraft carrier has arrived in South Korea for a three-way exercise involving Japan as they step up military training to cope with North Korean threats.