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March 2, 2023

Marine vet pledges 22-hour workout to raise awareness for veteran suicides

U.S. Marine Corps veteran Adam Cooper is joined by Army veteran Lowell Koppert as he nears the end of his 22-hour workout and shares his ‘radical’ pledge to bring more awareness to the issue of veteran suicides.

March 2, 2023

US naval forces help UK seize 'anti-tank guided missiles' from Iran

The U.S. Naval Forces Central Command says American forces have teamed up with U.K. maritime forces to seize an “illegal weapons shipment” that originated from Iran.

March 2, 2023

Long-lost Ironton ship is found in Lake Huron after eluding hunters for more than a century

The Ironton, a cargo ship that sank in 1894 and has evaded shipwreck hunters for more than a century, has finally been found in Lake Huron.

March 2, 2023

House Republicans slam DOD's 'unacceptable' delay in providing answers on improper release of military records

Two House Republicans are frustrated with the DOD over its delay in providing answers to a series of questions about the improper release of military records.

March 1, 2023

Son sobs into military father's arms during surprise visit from two-year deployment

An Army staff sargeant, who returned home after being stationed in Germany for two years, surprised his two children at their schools in Henrico County, Virginia.

March 1, 2023

Air Force signs $65M deal with startup to test 'sustainable' fuel production

The Department of Defense Innovation Unit and the U.S. Air Force awarded startup Air Company a contract for its sustainable aviation fuel following previous tests.

March 1, 2023

Florida airman who died in WWII bombing mission identified nearly 80 years later

U.S. Army Air Forces 2nd Lt. Pharis Weekley has been accounted for nearly 80 years after his death in World War II during a large-scale bombing mission over Romania.

March 1, 2023

Former Navy pilot testifies that he witnessed UFOs with his ‘own eyes', calls on Biden to investigate

A former Navy pilot called on President Joe Biden and the US government to investigate the mysterious flying objects spotted in American airspace.

March 1, 2023

Sen. Mike Lee demands release of US Navy vet imprisoned in Japan, threatens consequences

Sen. Mike Lee blasted Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida for refusing to release a U.S. servicemember Wednesday. Lee says there will be consequences for Japan.

March 1, 2023

Troops discharged for refusal of COVID-19 vaccine now have a pathway to rejoin the military

Troops who were forced to leave the military after refusing to take the COVID-19 vaccine may have the opportunity to rejoin, three years after the start of the pandemic.