Black Hawk crew in DC crash may have missed key air traffic messages
The Black Hawk that collided with an American Airlines jet in January may not have had accurate altitude readings, investigators said.
Veterans
VA dismisses over 1,000 employees as part of probationary worker purge
Department leaders promised the dismissals will not hurt veterans' benefits or medical care and will save almost $100 million annually.
This Medal of Honor recipient became an ace pilot in a day
'Ace in a day' is a rare distinction. Among the earliest American pilots to do so, Jim Swett was credited with seven victories amid a WWII turning point.
Corpsman receives medal for saving Marine from heat stroke
Hospital Corpsman Billy Bui said his sense of duty comes from his grandfather, who risked everything to help his family flee Vietnam.
Protestors demand VA oppose Trump efforts to trim federal workforce
Several dozen union members and VA employees rallied outside the department headquarters amid fears of staff cuts and funding reductions for the agency.
Federal military spouse workers exempt from return-to-office rule
Military spouses employed by the federal government are "categorically exempt" from the Trump administration's return-to-office mandate.
Air Force delays tech sergeant tests to remove DEI from study guides
Questions related to diversity, equity and inclusion will still be part of the actual tests, but those questions will not be scored, the Air Force said.
USS Harry S. Truman collides with merchant vessel in Mediterranean
The collision “did not endanger” the carrier, as no injuries or flooding were reported, officials said.
Watchdog agency’s closure could lead to more military financial scams
The White House moved to close the Consumer Financial Protection Board, which fielded 100,000 consumer complaints every month from veterans and troops.
Hawaii soldier to face trial in suspected death of pregnant wife
Mischa Johnson was last seen on July 31 at her home on Schofield Barracks, an Army installation on Oahu, when she was six months pregnant.
LGBTQ Pride flags banned at VA facilities under new policy
Only the American flag and other state and military-related banners will be allowed to be displayed under the new department policy.
How one GI’s sacrifice helped pave the Army’s way to Aachen, Germany
Jack Pendleton sacrificed all to eliminate a critically placed German machine gun nest.
Trump says he and Putin agreed to begin talks on ending war in Ukraine
White House officials declined to clarify whether Ukraine would be a party to the U.S. negotiations.
Navy jet crashes off San Diego coast; 2 crew members rescued
A Coast Guard official said the two occupants of the E/A-18G Growler were picked up after the crash and are in stable condition.
House military personnel panel eyes reforms to recruiting efforts
Rep. Pat Fallon takes over the House Armed Services Committee's personnel panel as recruiting continues to pose a challenge to the military's future.
Airman uses military training to rescue skier during trip to the Alps
“We do a lot of scenarios that prepare us for moments like this, and once I started assessing the injury, it was almost automatic,” the airman said.
Hegseth calls NATO membership for Ukraine unrealistic
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth also dismissed deploying U.S. troops to Ukraine as part of a peacekeeping force.
