Federal judge blocks part of U.S. Navy's COVID-19 vaccine mandate
A federal judge in Fort Worth has temporarily blocked part of the U.S. Navy's vaccine mandate. He said the policy violates the "free exercise of religion" clause of the constitution and the "Religious Freedom Restoration Act."
A federal judge in Fort Worth has temporarily blocked part of the U.S. Navy's vaccine mandate. He said the policy violates the "free exercise of religion" clause of the constitution and the "Religious Freedom Restoration Act."
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin tests positive for COVID-19
"I tested positive this morning for COVID-19," he tweeted Sunday evening, adding that he was vaccinated and received his COVID-19 booster in October.
"I tested positive this morning for COVID-19," he tweeted Sunday evening, adding that he was vaccinated and received his COVID-19 booster in October.
Soldier reunites with daughter during Indiana Pacers game: ‘heartwarming surprise’
Aaron Kern, who was assigned to Operation Allies Welcome at Camp Atterbury, broke down with emotion after reuniting with his daughter at an NBA game.
Aaron Kern, who was assigned to Operation Allies Welcome at Camp Atterbury, broke down with emotion after reuniting with his daughter at an NBA game.
Marine Corps removes 206 service members for refusing to get COVID-19 vaccine
Dozens of Marines have been discharged over the past week for their refusal to comply with the military’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate.
Dozens of Marines have been discharged over the past week for their refusal to comply with the military’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate.
Biden signs $768B defense spending bill into law
“The Act provides vital benefits and enhances access to justice for military personnel and their families, and includes critical authorities to support our country’s national defense,” President Joe Biden said in a statement.
“The Act provides vital benefits and enhances access to justice for military personnel and their families, and includes critical authorities to support our country’s national defense,” President Joe Biden said in a statement.
Army veteran wore a wire, risked his life for 10 years to expose Florida's KKK
For nearly 10 years, U.S. Army veteran Joseph Moore lived a double life -- attending secret meetings and participating in cross burnings while donning a white robe and hood with the Ku Klux Klan in north Florida. But he also wore something else: a wire for the FBI. He helped foil at least two murder plots and exposed Klan members working as law enforcement officers throughout Florida. And his efforts nearly got him killed.
For nearly 10 years, U.S. Army veteran Joseph Moore lived a double life -- attending secret meetings and participating in cross burnings while donning a white robe and hood with the Ku Klux Klan in north Florida. But he also wore something else: a wire for the FBI. He helped foil at least two murder plots and exposed Klan members working as law enforcement officers throughout Florida. And his efforts nearly got him killed.
Pentagon aims to stop extremism among service members, issues new rules
Warning that extremism in the ranks is increasing, Pentagon officials are issuing detailed new rules prohibiting service members from actively engaging in extremist activities.
Warning that extremism in the ranks is increasing, Pentagon officials are issuing detailed new rules prohibiting service members from actively engaging in extremist activities.
Wreaths Across America lay nearly 260,000 wreaths at Arlington National Cemetery
An annual holiday tradition is back in full swing to honor veterans.
An annual holiday tradition is back in full swing to honor veterans.
Garland VA hopes to expand services, improve care for veterans and non-veterans
The hope is to expand the Garland VA, offering services like inpatient care for veterans and partnering with Dallas County for emergency room services for non-veterans.
The hope is to expand the Garland VA, offering services like inpatient care for veterans and partnering with Dallas County for emergency room services for non-veterans.
Veteran's family moves into new, mortgage-free home in Royse City
It was a warm welcome home Thursday for the Endsley family as they move into their new house just in time for the holidays. The Army veteran and his family are celebrating Christmas early in their brand new Royce City home gifted to them mortgage-free by several community organizations.
It was a warm welcome home Thursday for the Endsley family as they move into their new house just in time for the holidays. The Army veteran and his family are celebrating Christmas early in their brand new Royce City home gifted to them mortgage-free by several community organizations.
Parts of Vanessa Guillen Act included in defense bill set to be signed by President Biden
Changes are coming to the military justice system following the murder of Fort Hood soldier Vanessa Guillen. This year's defense spending bill, approved by the Senate, includes new protocols for handling complaints of sexual abuse and harassment.
Changes are coming to the military justice system following the murder of Fort Hood soldier Vanessa Guillen. This year's defense spending bill, approved by the Senate, includes new protocols for handling complaints of sexual abuse and harassment.
Medal of Honor: Biden awards 3 US soldiers for actions in Afghanistan, Iraq
The Medal of Honor was awarded Thursday to three Army soldiers who fought in Afghanistan and Iraq, including two who received it posthumously.
The Medal of Honor was awarded Thursday to three Army soldiers who fought in Afghanistan and Iraq, including two who received it posthumously.
Army: 98% of active duty got COVID-19 vaccine by mandatory deadline
The Army said 98% of its active-duty force has gotten at least one dose of the mandatory COVID-19 vaccine, as of this week's deadline.
The Army said 98% of its active-duty force has gotten at least one dose of the mandatory COVID-19 vaccine, as of this week's deadline.
Air Force discharges 27 for refusing COVID-19 vaccine
The Air Force has discharged 27 people for refusing to get the COVID-19 vaccine, making them what officials believe are the first service members to be removed for disobeying the mandate to get the shots.
The Air Force has discharged 27 people for refusing to get the COVID-19 vaccine, making them what officials believe are the first service members to be removed for disobeying the mandate to get the shots.
No US troops will be punished for errant drone strike that killed Afghan civilians
No U.S. troops involved in the August drone strike that killed innocent Kabul civilians and children will face disciplinary action, U.S. defense officials said Monday.
No U.S. troops involved in the August drone strike that killed innocent Kabul civilians and children will face disciplinary action, U.S. defense officials said Monday.
Navy commander loses job after refusing COVID-19 vaccine
Cmdr. Lucian Kins was relieved of his duties Friday as second in command of the USS Winston Churchill, a destroyer, by Navy Capt. Ken Anderson, commander of Naval Surface Squadron 14.
Cmdr. Lucian Kins was relieved of his duties Friday as second in command of the USS Winston Churchill, a destroyer, by Navy Capt. Ken Anderson, commander of Naval Surface Squadron 14.
US marks 80 years since Pearl Harbor attack; President Biden visits WWII Memorial
The nation is marking 80 years since the bombing of Pearl Harbor by remembering those killed in the attack that launched the U.S. into World War II.
The nation is marking 80 years since the bombing of Pearl Harbor by remembering those killed in the attack that launched the U.S. into World War II.
Tolar High School band to perform at 2021 Pearl Harbor ceremony
Tolar High only has around 250 students. For the majority of band, the nine-hour flight from DFW to Honolulu was their first time on a commercial airliner.
Tolar High only has around 250 students. For the majority of band, the nine-hour flight from DFW to Honolulu was their first time on a commercial airliner.
2 North Texas military families surprised with free cars for the holidays
Two people already serving the country got some help over financial hurdles. They were given cars to end some of their money worries.
Two people already serving the country got some help over financial hurdles. They were given cars to end some of their money worries.
WWII veterans leave DFW to mark 80 years since Pearl Harbor attack
World War II veterans got a hero's send-off at DFW Airport. They were headed to Honolulu to mark 80 years since the attack on Pearl Harbor.
World War II veterans got a hero's send-off at DFW Airport. They were headed to Honolulu to mark 80 years since the attack on Pearl Harbor.