Pentagon to cut troop levels to 2,500 in Iraq, Afghanistan
Acting Defense Secretary Christopher Miller on Tuesday announced plans to reduce U.S. troop levels in Iraq and Afghanistan, saying the decision fulfills President Donald Trump’s pledge to bring forces home when conditions were met that kept the U.S. and its allies safe.
Acting Defense Secretary Christopher Miller on Tuesday announced plans to reduce U.S. troop levels in Iraq and Afghanistan, saying the decision fulfills President Donald Trump’s pledge to bring forces home when conditions were met that kept the U.S. and its allies safe.
Wreaths Across America event canceled at Arlington National Cemetery due to pandemic
Officials announced Monday that the Wreaths Across America event at Arlington National Cemetery and the Soldiers’ and Airmen’s Home Cemetery next month will be canceled this year due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Officials announced Monday that the Wreaths Across America event at Arlington National Cemetery and the Soldiers’ and Airmen’s Home Cemetery next month will be canceled this year due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Trump to order troop reductions in Afghanistan and Iraq
The Trump administration is expected to cut the number of US troops in Afghanistan almost in half by mid-January, along with reducing the amount of soldiers in Iraq. "We met the challenge; we gave it our all," the president's new Pentagon chief said. "Now, it's time to come home."
The Trump administration is expected to cut the number of US troops in Afghanistan almost in half by mid-January, along with reducing the amount of soldiers in Iraq. "We met the challenge; we gave it our all," the president's new Pentagon chief said. "Now, it's time to come home."
5 sisters from two families graduate Marine Corps training together
Two sets of sisters -- five in all -- graduated from the Marine Corps recruit training together over the weekend. The Department of Defense called them "sisters by blood, now sisters-in-arms."
Two sets of sisters -- five in all -- graduated from the Marine Corps recruit training together over the weekend. The Department of Defense called them "sisters by blood, now sisters-in-arms."
Texan among the 5 American soldiers killed in Egypt helicopter crash
The Multinational Force and Observers said the soldiers were on a routine mission when the Black Hawk helicopter crashed.
The Multinational Force and Observers said the soldiers were on a routine mission when the Black Hawk helicopter crashed.
Biden likely to break barriers, pick woman to lead Pentagon
Michele Flournoy, a politically moderate Pentagon veteran, is regarded by U.S. officials and political insiders as a top choice for the position.
Michele Flournoy, a politically moderate Pentagon veteran, is regarded by U.S. officials and political insiders as a top choice for the position.
Dallas mayor proposes commission to eliminate veteran homelessness
Dallas has set an ambitious goal of eliminating veteran homelessness by the end of next year.
Dallas has set an ambitious goal of eliminating veteran homelessness by the end of next year.
Fort Hood honors Houstonian Vanessa Guillen on Veterans Day
Fort Hood is honoring Houstonian Vanessa Guillen, who was murdered near the army base, with a special memorial gate, dedicated to her legacy.
Fort Hood is honoring Houstonian Vanessa Guillen, who was murdered near the army base, with a special memorial gate, dedicated to her legacy.
Veterans, 100 and 105 years old, fly above Santa Rosa in WWII-era plane for Veterans Day
Before Bay Area residents Al Maggini and Del Tiedman took to the sky they offered differing perspectives on what the holiday means to them.
Before Bay Area residents Al Maggini and Del Tiedman took to the sky they offered differing perspectives on what the holiday means to them.
Discussion held to see how COVID-19 has changed health care for North Texas veterans
Veterans were honored Wednesday across the U.S., but their health problems are being magnified by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Veterans were honored Wednesday across the U.S., but their health problems are being magnified by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Balch Springs veteran surprised with new A/C for Veterans Day
A North Texas Army veteran received a gift for Veterans Day that will help his entire family.
A North Texas Army veteran received a gift for Veterans Day that will help his entire family.
North Texas celebrates Veterans Day with several drive-by parades and events
North Texans are honoring those who served the country’s military Wednesday for Veterans Day.
North Texans are honoring those who served the country’s military Wednesday for Veterans Day.
Trump, Biden mark Veterans Day 2020 at wreath-laying events
President Donald Trump emerged from the White House on Wednesday to participate in the Veterans Day observance at Arlington National Ceremony, while President-elect Joe Biden visited a war memorial in Philadelphia.
President Donald Trump emerged from the White House on Wednesday to participate in the Veterans Day observance at Arlington National Ceremony, while President-elect Joe Biden visited a war memorial in Philadelphia.
Veterans Day: Watch military-themed movies, documentaries for free on Tubi
Online streaming service Tubi will help viewers at home honor the nation’s heroes with a special military-themed curated section of films and documentaries just in time for Veterans Day.
Online streaming service Tubi will help viewers at home honor the nation’s heroes with a special military-themed curated section of films and documentaries just in time for Veterans Day.
Pentagon’s top policy adviser James Anderson resigns after Mark Esper firing
U.S. defense officials said James Anderson, the top policy adviser at the Pentagon, submitted his resignation Tuesday, a day after President Donald Trump fired Defense Secretary Mark Esper.
U.S. defense officials said James Anderson, the top policy adviser at the Pentagon, submitted his resignation Tuesday, a day after President Donald Trump fired Defense Secretary Mark Esper.
Veterans Day 2020: Discounts and freebies offered to vets, active-duty military
Several restaurants and retailers are saluting veterans and active-duty military personnel on Wednesday by offering freebies and discounts in honor of Veterans Day 2020.
Several restaurants and retailers are saluting veterans and active-duty military personnel on Wednesday by offering freebies and discounts in honor of Veterans Day 2020.
Trump fires Defense Secretary Mark Esper
Trump tweeted Monday that Christopher Miller, director of the National Counterterrorism Center, will replace Esper.
Trump tweeted Monday that Christopher Miller, director of the National Counterterrorism Center, will replace Esper.
Black female to lead US Naval Academy's brigade for first time
The U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis has announced that a Black female midshipman will be the brigade commander for the first time.
The U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis has announced that a Black female midshipman will be the brigade commander for the first time.
Abbott confirms Texas National Guard to be deployed in cities ahead of Election Day
Abbott said decisions about when and where Texas National Guard troops would be sent would be made on an as-needed basis ahead of Election Day.
Abbott said decisions about when and where Texas National Guard troops would be sent would be made on an as-needed basis ahead of Election Day.
Report: National Guard troops deploying statewide for post-election protests
Reports say the Texas National Guard is being sent to help in case there are post-election disturbances. But county leaders say they were never informed about the possible deployment.
Reports say the Texas National Guard is being sent to help in case there are post-election disturbances. But county leaders say they were never informed about the possible deployment.