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November 12, 2024 at 2:15 PM

Military hunts for answers to mysterious brain injuries among troops

An unknown number of troops are suffering from mysterious neurological issues that researchers suspect could be linked to blasts caused by their own weapons.
November 12, 2024 at 2:15 PM
Former Army Specialist Stephen Smith says he experienced auditory hallucinations and other neurological symptoms after firing mortars in Syria in 2018.
November 12, 2024 at 2:54 AM

Are blast waves from weapons causing traumatic brain injuries?

ABC News’ Anne Flaherty reports on preliminary research showing that blast waves from U.S. troops' own weapons and other explosive charges could be linked to neurological problems among soldiers.
November 12, 2024 at 2:54 AM
Are blast waves from weapons causing traumatic brain injuries?
November 11, 2024 at 9:12 PM

Organization pairs veterans with man’s best friend

The SAVES Act provides certified service dogs to eligible veterans. Master Sergeant David Crenshaw joins us with his dog Doc to discuss how "K9’s For Warriors" changed their lives.
November 11, 2024 at 9:12 PM
VIDEO: Organization pairs veterans with man’s best friend
November 11, 2024 at 7:40 PM

Veteran's nonprofit aids former vets facing food insecurity

On 7 acres in Brandywine, Maryland, former U.S. Army Special Forces counterintelligence agent Peter Scott is farming to help food-insecure veterans in the D.C. region.
November 11, 2024 at 7:40 PM
US Army Veteran Peter Scott oversees the work of volunteers from Joint Base Andrews in Prince George’s County, MD.
November 11, 2024 at 4:35 PM

Honoring military on Veterans Day

ABC News’ Bob Woodruff and philanthropist Craig Newmark share a preview of the Woodruff Foundation’s annual “Stand Up for Heroes” event.
November 11, 2024 at 4:35 PM
VIDEO: Honoring military on Veterans Day
November 11, 2024 at 4:11 PM

Brain injuries a growing problem among US troops

ABC News’ Anne Flaherty reports on the investigation into one of the biggest medical mysteries facing the U.S. military.
November 11, 2024 at 4:11 PM
VIDEO: Brain injuries a growing problem among US troops
November 11, 2024 at 2:49 AM

US bombs 'numerous' Houthi weapon storage sites in Yemen, official says

American airstrikes targeted Houthi facilities in Yemen on Saturday night, a U.S. defense official confirmed to ABC News.
November 11, 2024 at 2:49 AM
Supporters of Yemen's Houthis raise their rifles during an anti-Israel rally in solidarity with Gaza and Lebanon in the Houthi-controlled capital Sanaa on Nov. 8, 2024.
November 8, 2024 at 7:35 PM

New film shares stories of combat chaplains

The documentary "Fighting Spirit: A Combat Chaplain’s Journey" takes a look at the history of U.S. military chaplains and their service.
November 8, 2024 at 7:35 PM
VIDEO: New film shares stories of combat chaplains
November 3, 2024 at 12:38 PM

US flies long-range bomber in drill with South Korea, Japan

South Korea says the U.S. has flown a long-range bomber in a trilateral drill with South Korea and Japan in response to North Korea’s recent test-firing of a new intercontinental ballistic missile designed to strike the U.S. mainland
November 3, 2024 at 12:38 PM
In this photo provided by the North Korean government, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, right, and his daughter observe what it says a test launch of new intercontinental ballistic missile "Hwasong-19" at an undisclosed place in North Korea Thursday, Oct. 31, 2024. Independent journalists were not given access to cover the event depicted in this image distributed by the North Korean government. The content of this image is as provided and cannot be independently verified. Korean language watermark on image as provided by source reads: "KCNA" which is the abbreviation for Korean Central News Agency. (Korean Central News Agency/Korea News Service via AP)
October 30, 2024 at 3:36 PM

US airstrikes target multiple sites in Syria, killing up to 35 ISIS militants

U.S. Central Command says the U.S. military has struck a number of Islamic State group camps in central Syria, killing as many as 35 militants
October 30, 2024 at 3:36 PM
This is a locator map for Syria with its capital, Damascus. (AP Photo)
October 24, 2024 at 10:56 PM

Person of interest in custody after soldier found dead on Army base

Sarah Roque, 23, was reported missing when she failed to report for duty Monday.
October 24, 2024 at 10:56 PM
Sarah Roque, 23, was reported missing when she failed to report for duty Monday.
October 24, 2024 at 10:07 PM

Person of interest in custody after soldier found dead on Army base

A person of interest has been taken into custody in connection to a suspected homicide involving a soldier on an Army base, officials announced Thursday.
October 24, 2024 at 10:07 PM
 Sarah Roque, 23
October 23, 2024 at 1:24 PM

2 US service members injured in Iraqi raid targeting ISIS leaders

Two U.S. service members were injured overnight in a raid in Iraq that targeted top ISIS leaders and killed "multiple" ISIS operatives, the Pentagon said Tuesday.
October 23, 2024 at 1:24 PM
Pentagon Press Secretary Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder speaks during a press briefing at the Pentagon on Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2024 in Washington.
October 23, 2024 at 11:39 AM

2 US service members injured in Iraqi raid targeting ISIS leaders

Two U.S. service members were injured overnight in a raid in Iraq that targeted top ISIS leaders and killed "multiple" ISIS operatives, the Pentagon said Tuesday.
October 23, 2024 at 11:39 AM
Two U.S. service members were injured overnight in a raid in Iraq that targeted top ISIS leaders and killed "multiple" ISIS operatives, the Pentagon said Tuesday.
October 21, 2024 at 10:53 PM

Navy IDs 2 'trailblazing' female aviators killed in Washington jet crash

The Navy on Sunday declared two aviators dead after their jet crashed in northeast Washington on Oct. 15.
October 21, 2024 at 10:53 PM
Lt. Cmdr. Lyndsay P. Evans, 31, a Naval Flight Officer from California(L) and Lt. Serena N. Wileman, 31, a Naval Aviator from California
1 month ago

US strikes Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen

The Houthis are backed by Iran and have taken credit for attacking ships in the Red Sea over the past year in response to the war in Gaza.
1 month ago
VIDEO: US strikes Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen
1 month ago

US military strikes Houthi targets in Yemen

The U.S. military struck weapons storage facilities in Houthi-controlled Yemen, a U.S. official told ABC News.
1 month ago
The U.S. military struck weapons storage facilities in Houthi-controlled Yemen, a U.S. official told ABC News.
1 month ago

US military strikes Houthi targets in Yemen

The U.S. military struck weapons storage facilities in Houthi-controlled Yemen, a U.S. official told ABC News.
1 month ago
Smokes raise after U.S. aircraft and ships struck Houthi strongholds, according to the official, in Sanaa, Yemen, Friday, Oct. 4, 2024.  (AP Photo/Osamah Abdulrahman)
1 month ago

US airman killed by deputy in his own home honored at funeral

Civil rights activists and Air Force airmen lauded him during the ceremony.
1 month ago
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Roger Fortson was shot in his home by a Florida sheriff's deputy. Body camera footage appears to show Fortson had a gun in his hand at the time of the shooting.
1 month ago

800 vets kicked out under 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' get honorable discharges from DOD

More than 13,000 service members were kicked out under the policy between 1994 and 2011.
1 month ago
The Pentagon is seen from the air in Washington, U.S., March 3, 2022, more than a week after Russia invaded Ukraine.
1 month ago

Trump says US troops should be used to go after 'radical left.' Can he do that?

Former President Donald Trump says troops should be used to go after "radical left lunatics" to handle any Election Day chaos. Can he do that legally?
1 month ago
Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump holds a town hall campaign event in Oaks, Penn., Oct. 14, 2024.
1 month ago

Soldier who attempted to assist ISIS in killing US troops sentenced to 14 years

A United States Army soldier has been sentenced to 14 years in prison after he allegedly attempted to assist ISIS in conducting a deadly ambush on U.S. troops.
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Investigation underway into deaths of 2 Navy SEALS

A Navy investigation revealed the two SEALS, who were part of a nighttime boat raid to stop missile components being shipped to Houthis, sank because of the weight of their gear.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Investigation underway into deaths of 2 Navy SEALS
2 months ago

US not withdrawing from Iraq but agreement could lead to troop reductions

U.S. and Iraq announce end of anti-ISIS coalition troop presence in Iraq could mean significant troop reduction in Iraq.
2 months ago
U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to Task Force Elkhound worked alongside coalition partners from the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Marine Corps, and German Armed Forces during an aerial gunnery training exercise with AH-64 Apache helicopters in Northern Iraq, July 2, 2024.
2 months ago

How NATO members are preparing for potential Baltic Sea battles

NATO troops, vessels and aircraft took to the frigid North Atlantic Ocean last month to sharpen their skills for a potential future war at sea.
2 months ago
U.S. and Polish navy personnel provide commands from launcher to headquarters during a missile-lunch simulation during a training exercise as part of Northern Viking 24 on Keflavik Air Base, Iceland, Aug. 26, 2024.
2 months ago

19-year-old cadet found dead in dorm at US Air Force Academy

Cadet 4th Class Avery Koonce was found unconscious in her dorm Wednesday night at the Colorado institution, the U.S. Air Force Academy said.
2 months ago
The United States Air Force Academy released this photo of Cadet Avery Koonce.
2 months ago

2 US Marines assaulted by Turkish nationalists: Officials

Ten people accused of assaulting two U.S. Marines in Turkey on Monday were arrested on Tuesday, according to the Criminal Court of Izmir.
2 months ago
VIDEO: 2 US Marines assaulted by Turkish nationalists: Officials
2 months ago

US Marines attacked in Turkey: 10 people arrested, court says

Ten people were arrested in connection with Monday's attack on two U.S. Marines in Izmir, Turkey. U.S. service members are restricted to their vessels at the port.
2 months ago
The amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1), transits into Izmir, Turkey, on Sept. 1, 2024, for a scheduled port visit.
2 months ago

US servicemen attacked on streets of Turkey

More than a dozen people are under arrest after an apparent Anti-American incident was on caught on camera.
2 months ago
VIDEO: US servicemen attacked on streets of Turkey
2 months ago

7 US personnel injured in Iraq raid that killed 15 ISIS members: Officials

Seven U.S. personnel injured in Iraq raid that killed 15 ISIS members, officials said.
2 months ago
The Pentagon seal in the Pentagon Briefing Room in Arlington, Va., on Sept. 1, 2021.
3 months ago

Travis King, Army soldier who ran into North Korea, to plead guilty to desertion

Travis King, the U.S. Army soldier who ran across the border from South Korea to North Korea last year, will plead guilty to desertion, his attorney said.
3 months ago
A TV screen shows a file image of American soldier Travis King during a news program at the Seoul Railway Station in Seoul, South Korea, July 24, 2023.
3 months ago

Army sergeant surprises daughters at school in Arizona

Sergeant First Class Chris Fulton, who was deployed in Iraq for the last 12 months, and his wife Jordan delighted their young daughters at a school assembly in Gilbert.
3 months ago
VIDEO: Army sergeant surprises daughters at school in Arizona
3 months ago

Gov. Tim Walz defends military service in his first solo campaign appearance

The Minnesota governor countered the Trump campaign’s line of attack as he met union members in Los Angeles following last weekend’s battleground blitz with Vice President Kamala Harris.
3 months ago
VIDEO: Gov. Tim Walz defends military service in his first solo campaign appearance
3 months ago

US deploys missile submarine, second aircraft carrier to Middle East

The U.S. is strengthening its capabilities in the region as tensions mount.
3 months ago
VIDEO: US deploys missile submarine, second aircraft carrier to Middle East
3 months ago

Drone attack on US base in Syria, minor injuries reported

New drone attack on U.S. base in Syria could be the latest sign that Iranian-backed militias have resumed their attacks on U.S. bases in Iraq and Syria.
3 months ago
The U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) seal in the Pentagon Briefing Room in Arlington, Virginia., U.S., on Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2021. President Biden yesterday declared an end to two decades of U.S. military operations in Afghanistan, offering an impassioned defense of his withdrawal and rejecting criticism that it was mishandled. Photographer: Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg via Getty Images
3 months ago

All troops to get baseline cognitive testing in bid to treat traumatic injuries: DOD

The military is taking new steps to reduce the chances of traumatic brain injury in troops nine months after an Army Reservist went on a shooting rampage.
3 months ago
Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks addresses the Chamber of Commerce in Washington, D.C., July 9, 2024.
3 months ago

5 US troops injured in rocket attack in Iraq

Five American service members and two contractors were wounded in an attack on U.S. troops at Al Asad Airbase in Iraq. At least two rockets were fired at the base, according to a U.S. official.
3 months ago
VIDEO: 5 US troops injured in rocket attack in Iraq
3 months ago

US personnel injured in rocket attack on air base in Iraq

Several American service members were injured after two missiles were launched at Al-Asad Airbase, officials said.
3 months ago
VIDEO: US personnel injured in rocket attack on air base in Iraq
3 months ago

7 US personnel injured in rocket attack on Iraqi base, officials say

A "post-attack damage assessment" was being conducted, a spokesperson said.
3 months ago
Ain al-Assad air base in Iraq in the western Anbar province, July 8, 2021.
3 months ago

US personnel possibly injured in rocket attack on Iraqi base: DOD

A "post-attack damage assessment" was being conducted, a spokesperson said.
3 months ago
VIDEO: US personnel possibly injured in rocket attack on Iraqi base: DOD
3 months ago

Biden administration to move additional military assets to help defend Israel

Iran has vowed revenge for the assassination of a top Hamas leader in Tehran. The Biden administration is also working to de-escalate tensions in the region.
3 months ago
VIDEO: Biden administration to move additional military assets to help defend Israel
3 months ago

US carries out defensive airstrike in Iraq: Officials

The U.S. military conducted a defensive airstrike south of Baghdad, Iraq, on Tuesday, according to two U.S. officials.
3 months ago
The Pentagon seal in the Pentagon Briefing Room in Arlington, Va., on Sept. 1, 2021.
4 months ago

Family pleads for information in murder of Marine

The family of Peter Chounthala, a Marine who died after he was assaulted and then struck by a vehicle in a hit-and-run, are pleading with the public to come forward.
4 months ago
The family of Peter Chounthala, a Marine who died after he was assaulted and then struck by a vehicle in a hit-and-run, are pleading with the public to come forward.
4 months ago

Chinese, Russian military planes intercepted near Alaska

ABC News senior Pentagon reporter Luis Martinez has the details on the interception.
4 months ago
VIDEO: Chinese, Russian military planes intercepted near Alaska
4 months ago

Sailor attempted to access President Biden's restricted medical record: Navy

A sailor tried to access President Joe Biden's restricted medical records in February, the Navy revealed Tuesday.
4 months ago
President Joe Biden walks out of the White House before boarding the Marine One presidential helicopter on Feb. 28, 2024 in Washington, DC. "I'm going to Walter Reed to get my physical," Biden told reporters as he left the executive mansion.
4 months ago

Retired military dogs reunite with former handlers after years apart

Best friends U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Isaac Weissend and Marine Corps veteran Dalton Stone were reunited with the military dogs they handled in service, overseas.
4 months ago
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Isaac Weissend and Marine Corps veteran Dalton Stone were reunited with the military dogs they handled while serving in Japan.
4 months ago

US sends USS Wasp assault ship and Marines to eastern Mediterranean

U.S. moves USS Wasp and Marines to Eastern Mediterranean as tensions continue to rise between Israel and Hezbollah
4 months ago
The amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) pulls into port at Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota, Spain, June 25, 2024.
4 months ago

Several US military bases in Europe on heightened state of alert: US officials

Several U.S. military bases across Europe are now operating under a heightened state of alert, ABC News has confirmed.
4 months ago
Members of the U.S. Armed Forces walk past the headquarters after the change in command at the United States European Command (EUCOM), at the Patch Barracks in Stuttgart, Germany, May 3, 2016.
4 months ago

Several American military bases across Europe under heightened state of alert

The level was raised to the second highest state of alert, which applies when intelligence indicates some form of terrorist action is likely, according to the Army.
4 months ago
VIDEO: Several American military bases across Europe under heightened state of alert
5 months ago

Families of Marines killed in V-22 Osprey crash demand answers

Lawmakers questioned Pentagon officials about the aircraft's safety record.
5 months ago
An MV-22 Osprey aircraft is used during the annual Steel Knight training exercise, Dec. 5, 2022 at Camp Pendleton, Calif.