2 US military planes downed in combat against Iran Friday: reports
A second U.S. military plane was reportedly shot down in combat against Iran Friday after an F-15E fighter jet crashed inside Iran, according to multiple reports.
A second U.S. military plane was reportedly shot down in combat against Iran Friday after an F-15E fighter jet crashed inside Iran, according to multiple reports.
US military SERE training - How service members are trained to survive
The United States military developed specialized training to prepare service members for extreme situations, including survival and evasion in hostile environments.
The United States military developed specialized training to prepare service members for extreme situations, including survival and evasion in hostile environments.
Parents of MacDill bomb threat suspects arrested by ICE: DHS
The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced the arrest of the undocumented immigrant parents of the MacDill bomb plot suspects.
The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced the arrest of the undocumented immigrant parents of the MacDill bomb plot suspects.
What to know about the F-15E Strike Eagle aircraft
The U.S. Air Force says F-15E Strike Eagle aircraft are used in air-to-air and air-to-ground missions and its electronic systems allow the aircraft to fly day and night at low altitude, in all weather conditions.
The U.S. Air Force says F-15E Strike Eagle aircraft are used in air-to-air and air-to-ground missions and its electronic systems allow the aircraft to fly day and night at low altitude, in all weather conditions.
Service members can now carry personal weapons on military bases, Hegseth says
U.S. service members will be able to carry and store their own personal weapons on military bases across the country, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Thursday.
U.S. service members will be able to carry and store their own personal weapons on military bases across the country, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Thursday.
MacDill bomb plot: Prosecutors say Land O'Lakes woman is flight risk after brother flees to China
Federal prosecutors are requesting that the woman charged in connection with a bomb plot at MacDill Air Force Base be kept behind bars.
Federal prosecutors are requesting that the woman charged in connection with a bomb plot at MacDill Air Force Base be kept behind bars.
Lt. Gov. Collins wants stricter border security, birthright citizenship changes after MacDill AFB bomb scare
Lieutenant Governor Jay Collins spoke on Wednesday morning near the MacDill Air Force Base to give an update on the threats against the base’s security.
Lieutenant Governor Jay Collins spoke on Wednesday morning near the MacDill Air Force Base to give an update on the threats against the base’s security.
Military suicides decline in 2024, but long-term trend remains a concern
The number of U.S. service members who died by suicide declined in 2024, according to a Pentagon report, marking a reversal from an increase the previous year.
The number of U.S. service members who died by suicide declined in 2024, according to a Pentagon report, marking a reversal from an increase the previous year.
American-born Israeli soldier killed in combat in Lebanon
A young man who moved from Connecticut to Israel last year to join the military was killed this weekend during a combat operation in Lebanon.
A young man who moved from Connecticut to Israel last year to join the military was killed this weekend during a combat operation in Lebanon.
Military chaplains will no longer display rank, Hegseth says
Pete Hegseth announced reforms this week in efforts to renew military chaplains’ religious focus. One involves the insignia worn on work uniforms.
Pete Hegseth announced reforms this week in efforts to renew military chaplains’ religious focus. One involves the insignia worn on work uniforms.
Brother and sister charged after an explosive device was found outside MacDill Air Force Base
A Florida man accused of planting an explosive device outside MacDill Air Force Base has fled to China, while his sister is now in custody after both were charged in connection with the incident, federal officials announced Thursday.
A Florida man accused of planting an explosive device outside MacDill Air Force Base has fled to China, while his sister is now in custody after both were charged in connection with the incident, federal officials announced Thursday.
Army raises enlistment age to 42, drops marijuana conviction rule
The United States Army has updated several rule changes for their enlistment qualifications, including the maximum age requirement as well as eliminating a marijuana conviction that impacted some potential recruits.
The United States Army has updated several rule changes for their enlistment qualifications, including the maximum age requirement as well as eliminating a marijuana conviction that impacted some potential recruits.
Army to test first-ever pilot optional Black Hawk helicopter amid major tech shift
The U.S. Army has taken a major step toward autonomous aviation after receiving its first Black Hawk helicopter capable of flying with or without a pilot onboard, the War Department has announced.
The U.S. Army has taken a major step toward autonomous aviation after receiving its first Black Hawk helicopter capable of flying with or without a pilot onboard, the War Department has announced.
Tampa Bay federal agent, Marine veteran honored as community hero after surviving shooting
Matt Murray, an ATF special agent, was honored during First Responders Appreciation Night by the Tampa Bay Lightning, more than a year after a shooting left him paralyzed.
Matt Murray, an ATF special agent, was honored during First Responders Appreciation Night by the Tampa Bay Lightning, more than a year after a shooting left him paralyzed.
Thousands of more US troops to deploy to Middle East: Report
Thousands of soldiers from the U.S. Army's 82nd Airborne Division at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, are expected to deploy to the Middle East, according to a Reuters report.
Thousands of soldiers from the U.S. Army's 82nd Airborne Division at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, are expected to deploy to the Middle East, according to a Reuters report.
VA providing $112M in grants for veteran suicide prevention programs across the country
The latest Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) suicide report shows that in 2023, 6,398 Veterans died by suicide, an average of 17 a day. And while there were slightly fewer deaths, the report reinforces the need for continued support and prevention efforts.
The latest Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) suicide report shows that in 2023, 6,398 Veterans died by suicide, an average of 17 a day. And while there were slightly fewer deaths, the report reinforces the need for continued support and prevention efforts.
Live updates: Trump says US will bomb Iran's power plants if Strait of Hormuz isn't reopened
President Trump has warned that the U.S. will “obliterate" Iran’s power plants if it doesn’t fully open the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours.
President Trump has warned that the U.S. will “obliterate" Iran’s power plants if it doesn’t fully open the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours.
Flight path in Ohio salutes 3 fallen service members in Iran war
A special, saluting flight path in Ohio paid tribute to three service members of the Ohio Air National Guard that were killed in the Iran war earlier this month.
A special, saluting flight path in Ohio paid tribute to three service members of the Ohio Air National Guard that were killed in the Iran war earlier this month.
Fallen Polk County Maj. Cody Khork scholarship raises $75K in days at Florida Southern College
A scholarship created in the name of a fallen Army Major has received overwhelming support within days of its formal launch.
A scholarship created in the name of a fallen Army Major has received overwhelming support within days of its formal launch.
DOJ: Final family member sentenced in $1.1M VA disability fraud scheme
The Department of Justice (DOJ) says the last member of a family that operated a years-long Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) disability scheme has been sentenced to prison. The VA Office of the Inspector General (VA-OIG) says the scheme stole more than $1.1 million in VA funds.
The Department of Justice (DOJ) says the last member of a family that operated a years-long Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) disability scheme has been sentenced to prison. The VA Office of the Inspector General (VA-OIG) says the scheme stole more than $1.1 million in VA funds.