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September 25, 2023, 8:55 PM

US military captures key Islamic State militant during helicopter raid in Syria

The U.S. military says it has captured an operator for the Islamic State extremist group during a helicopter raid in northern Syria
September 25, 2023, 8:55 PM
US military captures key Islamic State militant during helicopter raid in Syria
September 23, 2023, 2:14 AM

Dramatic 911 call reveals moments after military pilot ejected from F-35 fighter jet

The perplexing moments after a military pilot who ejected from the F-35 fighter jet that crashed and went temporarily missing were captured in a dramatic 911 call.
September 23, 2023, 2:14 AM
Dramatic 911 call reveals moments after military pilot ejected from F-35 fighter jet
September 20, 2023, 9:36 PM

Pentagon to review LGBTQ+ discharges, correct records to ensure benefits

The outreach campaign comes 12 years since "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" was repealed.
September 20, 2023, 9:36 PM
Pentagon to review LGBTQ+ discharges, correct records to ensure benefits
September 19, 2023, 7:01 PM

New details in F-35 'mishap' as mystery remains about how jet was lost

A debris field outside Charleston, South Carolina, is confirmed to be the remains of an F-35 that went missing after a reported "mishap" in which the jet's pilot ejected
September 19, 2023, 7:01 PM
New details after F-35 'mishap' as mystery remains about how jet was lost
September 19, 2023, 4:16 PM

As Marines continue to search for F-35 after 'mishap,' officials order 2-day stand-down for all jets

After a "mishap" with an F-35 fighter jet in South Carolina on Sunday, the Marine Corps commandant issued a two-day service-wide stand-down for all aviation units
September 19, 2023, 4:16 PM
As Marines search for missing F-35, officials order stand-down for all jets
September 19, 2023, 2:13 PM

Debris field found in search for missing F-35 in South Carolina, officials say

A debris field has been found in South Carolina during the search for a F-35 fighter jet that had gone missing after a "mishap" on Sunday, officials confirmed
September 19, 2023, 2:13 PM
Debris field found in search for missing F-35 in South Carolina, officials say
September 8, 2023, 6:04 PM

Remains identified of Michigan airman who died in crash following WWII bombing raid on Japan

Military scientists have identified the remains of a U.S. Army airman from Michigan who died along with 10 other crew members when a bomber crashed in India following a World War II bombing raid on Japan
September 8, 2023, 6:04 PM
Remains identified of airman who died in crash following WWII bombing raid on Japan
September 6, 2023, 10:21 AM

Vietnam vet awarded Medal of Honor 55 years later for daring helicopter rescue

President Biden presented the award to U.S. Army helicopter pilot Larry Taylor.
September 6, 2023, 10:21 AM
Vietnam vet awarded Medal of Honor 55 years later for daring helicopter rescue
1 month ago

3M agrees to pay $6 billion to settle earplug lawsuits from US service members

Chemical and consumer product manufacturer 3M has agreed to pay $6 billion to settle lawsuits from U.S. service members who say they experienced hearing loss or other serious injuries after using faulty earplugs made by the company
1 month ago
3M agrees to pay $6 billion to settle earplug lawsuits from U.S. service members
1 month ago

3 Marines killed in V-22 Osprey crash in Australia identified

The aircraft that crashed carried 23 service members, U.S. officials said.
1 month ago
3 Marines killed in V-22 Osprey crash in Australia identified
1 month ago

At least 3 Marines dead, 20 injured during military exercise

U.S. officials say a V-22 Osprey helicopter carrying 23 service members crashed in Australia during a training exercise.
1 month ago
At least 3 Marines dead, 20 injured during military exercise
1 month ago

Pilot aboard F-18 military jet that crashed near San Diego has died: Official

An F/A-18 Hornet military jet has crashed near Marine Corps Air Station Miramar in California, ABC News has learned.
1 month ago
Pilot dead after F-18 military jet crash
1 month ago

F-18 crashes outside San Diego as military officials investigate

The military jet crashed during a training flight near San Diego, killing the pilot.
1 month ago
F-18 crashes outside San Diego as military officials investigate
2 months ago

How the US military is helping put down Hawaii's wildfires

Hawaii's National Guard and assistance from active-duty forces was crucial in response to Maui's devastating wildfires
2 months ago
How the US military is helping put down Hawaii's wildfires
2 months ago

US military identifies a soldier killed in a crash on a German highway

The U.S. military has identified a soldier killed when a truck hit her Stryker armored vehicle on a highway in southern Germany
2 months ago
US military identifies a soldier killed in a crash on a German highway
2 months ago

US soldier dead after a truck hit his military vehicle on a German highway

The U.S. military says an American soldier died when a truck hit his Stryker armored vehicle on a highway in southern Germany
2 months ago
US soldier dead after German highway truck crash
2 months ago

It's a miracle, say family of Japanese soldier killed in WWII, as flag he carried returns from US

Toshihiro Mutsuda was only five years old when he last saw his father, who was drafted by Japan’s Imperial Army in 1943 and killed in action
2 months ago
Flag carried by Japanese soldier killed in WWII returns from US
2 months ago

'Investigate these claims': UFO transparency at center of House hearing

"I am asking Congress to hold our government to this standard and thoroughly investigate these claims," former intelligence official David Grusch testified Wednesday.
2 months ago
'Investigate these claims': UFO transparency at center of House hearing
2 months ago

A US military drone crashes in Polish woodland during training

Poland's Defense Ministry says a U.S. military drone crashed in the woods in the southwest of the country after contact was lost during training
2 months ago
A US military drone crashes in Polish woodland during training
2 months ago

ABC News Exclusive: Inside the US nuclear ballistic missile submarine in South Korea

Martha Raddatz reports from the first such sub to visit near North Korea.
2 months ago
ABC News Exclusive: Inside the US nuclear ballistic missile submarine in South Korea
2 months ago

US military emails sent to Mali because of common typo

A typo has reportedly resulted in thousands of emails intended for the U.S. military being sent to Mali, an issue that the Pentagon said it's taken steps to mitigate.
2 months ago
US military emails sent to Mali because of common typo
2 months ago

New details on American soldier detained in North Korea

Officials say the 23-year-old was supposed to be on a flight back to the U.S., where he faced discharge from the Army, but instead he ran across the border intentionally.
2 months ago
New details on American soldier detained in North Korea
3 months ago

Former soldier charged with plowing Humvee into a Georgia Army headquarters

The Army says a former soldier has been charged with stealing a military Humvee and crashing it into the office building for commanders and other top leaders at Fort Stewart, Georgia
3 months ago
Suspect arrested after Humvee plows into Army headquarters building at Georgia base
3 months ago

Marine Corps without confirmed commandant for 1st time since 1910 after GOP senator's blockade

The Pentagon says Sen. Tommy Tuberville has held up hundreds of nominations.
3 months ago
Marine Corps without commandant for 1st time since 1910 after GOP senator's blockade
3 months ago

Marines without a confirmed leader

A U.S. senator is blocking hundreds of military appointments in protest of a Pentagon abortion policy amid President Joe Biden’s talks with military allies in Europe.
3 months ago
Marines without a confirmed leader
3 months ago

North Korean leader's powerful sister says warplanes repelled US spy plane

The powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has alleged that the country’s warplanes repelled a U.S. spy plane that flew over its exclusive economic zone
3 months ago
North Korean leader's powerful sister says warplanes repelled US spy plane
3 months ago

US military police find missing 14-year-old girl in barracks on California Marine Corps base

Military officials say a 14-year-old girl reported missing from her San Diego home was found in the barracks at Camp Pendleton Marine Corps base last month, and a Marine was detained briefly for questioning
3 months ago
US military police find missing 14-year-old girl in barracks on Marine Corps base
4 months ago

Army struggling with recruitment numbers

The secretary of the United States Army, Christine Wormuth, discusses the plans to improve recruitment goals for the United States Army.
4 months ago
Army struggling with recruitment numbers
4 months ago

It's been 79 years since D-Day landings. How experts say we'll continue to honor WWII veterans

The number of World War II veterans, especially those who participated in the Normandy invasion on D-Day, is dwindling.
4 months ago
'They saved the world': Experts reflect on D-Day's significance, 79 years later
4 months ago

Navy SEAL training commander says 'perfect storm,' no one person accountable after candidate death

Navy Capt. Brad Geary called the death of SEAL candidate Kyle Mullen in 2022 a "tragedy" but defended himself and the training program.
4 months ago
Navy SEAL training commander says no one person accountable after candidate death
4 months ago

'It was tough': World War II veterans return to Utah Beach to mark D-Day's 79th anniversary

Dozens of World War II veterans have traveled to Normandy to mark the 79th anniversary of D-Day, the decisive but deadly assault that led to the liberation of France and Western Europe from Nazi control
4 months ago
'It was tough': WWII veterans return to Utah Beach to commemorate D-Day
4 months ago

Macron awards top U.S. general France's highest honors

French President Emmanuel Macron has awarded U.S. Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Mark Milley France’s highest medal of honor for his role in coordinating support for Ukraine and for his more than 40-year military career spent in defense of democracy
4 months ago
4 months ago

Highly decorated Marine officer nominated to be next commandant

President Joe Biden has nominated a highly decorated Marine officer who's been involved in the transformation of the force to be the next commandant of the Marine Corps
4 months ago
Highly decorated Marine officer nominated to be next commandant
4 months ago

'He's home': Missing 73 years, Medal of Honor recipient's remains return to Georgia

An American soldier awarded the Medal of Honor after he went missing in battle during the Korean War was buried on Memorial Day near his hometown in Georgia
4 months ago
'He's home': Missing 73 years, Medal of Honor recipient's remains return to Georgia
4 months ago

20-year-old US soldier dies from rollover accident in Kuwait

A 20-year-old American soldier from South Carolina died in a non-combat rollover accident in Kuwait on Thursday, U.S. officials said.
4 months ago
20-year-old US soldier dies in rollover accident
5 months ago
1,500 more troops being sent to southern border ahead of expected migrant surge
5 months ago

3 dead after 2 Army helicopters crash

Three soldiers were killed and one has been injured after two Army helicopters crashed during training over Alaska on Thursday, officials said.
5 months ago
3 dead after 2 Army helicopters crash
5 months ago

3 dead, 1 injured after 2 US Army helicopters crash during training flight in Alaska

Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson said two AH-64 Apache helicopters returning from a training mission collided and crashed near Healy, Alaska.
5 months ago
3 dead, 1 injured after 2 US Army helicopters crash during training flight in Alaska
5 months ago

US forces sent to Djibouti to prep for possible Sudan evacuation

U.S. forces have been sent to Djibouti as U.S. military plans for possible evacuation of American diplomats from Sudan.
5 months ago
US forces sent to Djibouti to prep for possible Sudan evacuation
6 months ago

Black boxes recovered from 2 Black Hawk helicopters that killed 9 soldiers in crash

An aviation safety team has confirmed that the black boxes from the two Black Hawk helicopters involved in last week's deadly crash have been recovered.
6 months ago
Black boxes recovered from 2 Black Hawk helicopters that killed 9 soldiers in crash
6 months ago

9 killed after 2 Black Hawk helicopters collide during military training exercise

All nine service members on board have died after two U.S. Army helicopters crashed during a training mission in Trigg County, Kentucky, an Army official announced.
6 months ago
9 killed after 2 Black Hawk helicopters collide during military training exercise
8 months ago

Baby orphaned in military raid now at center of custody battle with her relatives and Marine

Baby Doe's parents were killed in a military raid in 2019 and two sides are fighting for custody: her Afghanistan relatives and U.S. Marine Maj. Joshua Mast
8 months ago
Baby orphaned in military raid now at center of custody battle with relatives, Marine
9 months ago

Rudolph's nose serves as guide for US military

Continuing a 67-year tradition, over 1500 volunteers work the phones in support of NORAD's Santa tracker mission, answering over 100,000 calls to the Santa hotline.
9 months ago
Rudolph's nose serves as guide for US military
1 year ago

The Army doesn’t have a bra that fits the combat needs of female soldiers. That could soon change.

The Army doesn’t have a bra that fits the combat needs of female soldiers yet. That could change. Experts developed four prototypes of a high-impact, flame-resistant bra.
1 year ago
Army designing a 'tactical' bra that fits the combat needs of female soldiers