When are jets allowed to go ‘boom,’ AKA, break the sound barrier?

One F-16 Fighting Falcon that responded to the unresponsive Cessna made the jump to supersonic speed, though three others were also authorized to do so.

43 of the most timeless war movies ever made

If looking for war movies to binge, try these absolute classics.

A frayed refugee system creates obstacles for Afghans in Texas

The refugee system in Texas and nationally is still recovering from major cuts. The latest casualty is Texas’ largest resettlement agency.

Wrong ball: Soldier’s ‘donkey kick’ leads to soccer tourney scuffle

“The problem with adult men playing soccer is that they take it too seriously,” the referee reflected.

Normandy marks D-Day’s 79th anniversary, honors World War II veterans

World War II veterans, officials and visitors are commemorating D-Day on the beaches of Normandy.

Papa Jake survived D-Day on Omaha Beach. Now he’s a TikTok star.

World War II veteran Jake Larson is best known on social media under the name “Papa Jake.”

GOP senator questions VA deputy nominee over whistleblower issue

Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, could delay the confirmation of the first woman ever nominated for the VA leadership post.

Ukraine dam collapse triggers emergency as Moscow and Kyiv trade blame

The dam collapse has triggered floods, endangering Europe’s largest nuclear power plant and threatening drinking water supplies.

At Normandy D-Day celebrations, echoes of Ukraine’s looming fight

Russia's invasion of Ukraine has echoed throughout the events leading up to this year's commemorations of the 1944 D-Day landings in Normandy.

Opinion

Veterans deserve choice in how they claim VA disability benefits

Legislation introduced in Congress would help protect veterans while preserving their right to seek assistance navigating benefits from the private sector.

Let’s debunk the 3 biggest myths of D-Day

Today we are breaking down fact from fiction, myth from verity.

Air Force aviators could nab $50K each year by staying in uniform

Pilots, air battle managers and combat systems operators who sign new contracts will receive between $15,000 and $50,000 annually for three to 12 years.

US releases video showing close-call with Chinese destroyer

The United States military has released video of what it called an “unsafe” Chinese maneuver in the Taiwan Strait.

World War II veterans return to Utah Beach to mark D-Day anniversary

Dozens of World War II veterans have traveled to Normandy this week to mark the 79th anniversary of D-Day.

Why colorblindness disqualifies military pilot hopefuls

Each service has its own vision requirements for enlistment or commission. But within the branches, specific occupations have different standards.

VA loans, other vet benefits are top military transition tools

The first thing you need to do is file a claim for your VA benefits. The second thing you need to do is keep following up on it.