Tomorrow's 'Top Gun' might have drone wingman, use AI

One day, fighter pilots will “have a drone aircraft that’s flying as a loyal wingman” under their control.

Texas Operation Lone Star taking mental toll on service members, top generals say

Complaints about poor living conditions for Operation Lone Star got the attention of state lawmakers. They heard on Wednesday what's being done about it.

The 38 Challenge working to prevent suicides by shattering stigma around mental health issues

The purpose of The 38 Challenge is for people to intentionally place themselves in 38 minutes of extreme conditions to draw attention to a silent problem in our community, which is mental health and people taking their own lives.

Army eases tattoo rules — Here's how it compares to other US military branch policies

The Army recently announced an update on its tattoo policy, allowing for more potential recruits. Here’s how it compares to the rules of the Navy, Marine Corps, and other military branches.

Secretive robot spaceplane breaks own record: 781 days in space

The military’s classified X-37B mini-shuttle has once again broken its own record for longest space mission, and there's no telling how much longer it may go.

Biden awards Medal of Honor to 4 Vietnam war veterans

“Not every service member has received the full recognition they deserve,” President Joe Biden said. “Today, we're setting the record straight.”

Gold Star's widow hopes for more transparency from U.S. military about soldier deaths

The confusion and secrecy that often surrounds U.S. military operations is tough enough on those who serve. But their families don't often have the same level of support or transparency from the military when it comes to losing Americans in combat. One army wife is making sure that others don't get trapped in the "fog of war.”

US Navy lieutenant facing prison in Japan over deadly crash

A spring trip with his wife and 3 children to Mt. Fuji ended in tragedy for one U.S. naval officer. Now, he's facing three years in prison for "an accident," his family says.

Memorial Day: Thousands 'Carry the Load,' attend in-person events to honor fallen heroes

For the first time in two years, people were able to pay tribute to fallen heroes with in-person Memorial Day events in North Texas. One event in Dallas aims to remind people about the meaning of the holiday and who it honors.

Japan, US conduct fighter jet flight after China drill, North Korea missile firing

Japan’s military says Japanese and U.S. forces conducted a joint fighter jet flight over the Sea of Japan, in an apparent response to a Russia-China joint bomber flight while U.S. President Joe Biden was in Tokyo.

Carry the Load to honor fallen service members for Memorial Day

Carry the Load honors fallen United States service members and has a goal of restoring the true meaning of Memorial Day.

Memorial Day: The origin of America's commemoration of fallen troops

Memorial Day is more than just a three-day weekend. It’s the day Americans commemorate those who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving in the armed forces.