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February 6, 2025 at 9:43 PM

Service members sue Trump administration over transgender military service ban

Leading LGBTQ+ advocacy groups filed a federal lawsuit on behalf of six active duty service members over the Trump administration's ban on transgender military service.
February 6, 2025 at 9:43 PM
President Donald Trump looks on after delivering remarks at the House Republican Members Conference Dinner at Trump National Doral Miami, in Miami, Florida, Jan. 27, 2025.
February 6, 2025 at 3:16 PM

Body of WWII soldier missing in action returned to US, reunited with sister

Margery Wong was reunited with her brother Sgt. Yuen Hop 80 years after he was declared missing in action.
February 6, 2025 at 3:16 PM
VIDEO: Body of WWII soldier missing in action returned to US, reunited with sister
February 6, 2025 at 1:20 PM

At least 4 killed after US military-contracted plane crashes in southern Philippines

Officials say a U.S. military-contracted plane has crashed in a rice field in the southern Philippines, killing all four people on board
February 6, 2025 at 1:20 PM
February 5, 2025 at 6:11 PM

West Point disbands student clubs related to gender and race

The U.S. Military Academy at West Point has disbanded a dozen clubs on campus related to gender and race, ABC News has confirmed.
February 5, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Class of 2022 cadets arrive for commencement ceremonies at the US Military Academy West Point, on May 21, 2022, in New York.
February 2, 2025 at 2:24 AM

US launches military airstrikes in Somalia targeting ISIS members 

The strikes were coordinated with the Somalia government. 
February 2, 2025 at 2:24 AM
VIDEO: US launches military airstrikes in Somalia targeting ISIS members 
January 30, 2025 at 2:16 AM

Air Force pilot ejects safely before F-35 crashes in Alaska

Video shows the moment the pilot ejected from the fighter jet and parachuted to safety before it crashed and burst into flames. The pilot reported a malfunction and declared an in-flight emergency.
January 30, 2025 at 2:16 AM
VIDEO: Air Force pilot ejects safely before F-35 crashes in Alaska
January 29, 2025 at 11:30 AM

F-35 crashes at Eielson Air Force Base in Alaska as pilot ejects safely

An Air Force F-35 fighter jet crashed at Eielson Air Force Base in Alaska on Tuesday as the pilot ejected safely, officials said.
January 29, 2025 at 11:30 AM
In this file photo, a U.S. Air Force fighter aircraft F-35 performs on the fourth day of the Aero India 2023 at Yelahanka air base in Bengaluru, India, Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023.
January 29, 2025 at 8:16 AM

Trump looks to boot transgender troops from the military. Here's why it's complicated

President Donald Trump has launched his second bid to oust all transgender troops from the military, and once again it will be headed to the courts to sort it out
January 29, 2025 at 8:16 AM
President Donald Trump signs an executive order as he attends an indoor Presidential Inauguration parade event at Capital One Arena, Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
January 29, 2025 at 7:11 AM

Mother of Navy SEAL recruit who died after completing 'hell week' demands answers

The mother of a Navy SEAL recruit who died after completing hell week training says the cases against the men she blames for her son's death were dismissed by the Navy.
January 29, 2025 at 7:11 AM
Regina Mullen appears on "Good Morning America" to talk about her son, Kyle, a Navy SEAL that died in February 2022.
January 29, 2025 at 3:52 AM

Pilot safe after F-35 military jet suffers 'significant damage' in accident at Alaska base

A U.S. Air Force pilot is reported safe after an F-35 fighter jet crashed during a training exercise at a base in Alaska
January 29, 2025 at 3:52 AM
FILE - U.S. Air Force fighter aircraft F-35 performs on the fourth day of the Aero India 2023 at Yelahanka air base in Bengaluru, India, Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023. (AP Photo/Aijaz Rahi, File)
January 28, 2025 at 5:23 PM

Trump signs 4 more executive orders directed at the military

President Trump signed four more executive orders that aim to reverse several Biden initiatives related to the military.
January 28, 2025 at 5:23 PM
President Trump signed four more executive orders that aim to reverse several Biden initiatives related to the military.
January 26, 2025 at 2:09 AM

Nonprofit helps veterans through mentorship

Army veteran and CEO of American Corporate Partners Richard Comitz discusses how the nonprofit helps guide veterans in their transition out of the military through meaningful mentorship.
January 26, 2025 at 2:09 AM
VIDEO: Nonprofit helps veterans through mentorship
January 25, 2025 at 4:48 AM

For the first time, military aircraft are used to deport undocumented immigrants

The Trump administration has begun using military aircraft to transport immigrants who entered the U.S. illegally back to their home countries.
January 25, 2025 at 4:48 AM
VIDEO: For the first time, military aircraft are used to deport undocumented immigrants
1 month ago

Army officer's suicide death revives questions about mental health in military

The suicide death of a Green Beret on New Year's Day is reviving questions about whether enough is being done to identify service members in crisis.
1 month ago
A damaged U.S. government identification of Matthew Livelsberger, 37, is held by an investigator in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Jan. 2, 2025.
2 months ago

Flames billow after military helicopter makes emergency landing on Camp Pendleton

A military helicopter made an emergency landing on Camp Pendleton, California Highway Patrol said in a statement.
2 months ago
Military helicopter makes emergency landing in Oceanside California, Dec. 20, 2024.
2 months ago

Abu Yusif dead: US officials announce ISIS leader killed in airstrike

U.S. officials announced they conducted an airstrike on Syrian soil that killed two ISIS members, including a top official.
2 months ago
Stock concept photo of U.S. and Syria.
2 months ago

1 dead in 'isolated shooting' at Fort Eisenhower in Georgia

One person was shot and killed in an "isolated" shooting in on-post housing at Fort Eisenhower on Saturday, according to the base.
2 months ago
In this Oct. 27, 2023, file photo, the new Fort Eisenhower sign sits outside gate one after the Fort Gordon installation redesignation ceremony to Fort Eisenhower on the base.
2 months ago

US Navy shoots down Houthi missiles targeting US-flagged ships in Gulf of Aden

Two U.S. Navy destroyers show down incoming Houthi missiles and drones that were targeting three U.S.-flagged commercial ships that the destroyers.
2 months ago
Protesters hold up weapons as people, mainly Houthi supporters, rally to show support to Lebanon's Hezbollah and Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, in Sanaa, Yemen, Nov. 29, 2024.
2 months ago

Unidentified drones seen over 3 British air bases used by US forces

Unidentified drones have been spotted again over three British air bases used by the U.S. Air Force, officials confirmed Tuesday.
2 months ago
In this June 16, 2020, file photo, the signage at the entrance to British Royal Air Force base RAF Lakenheath is shown near the village of Lakenheath in eastern England.
3 months ago

Pentagon chief makes impassioned defense of women in combat

ABC News’ Luis Martinez reports on comments that are the strongest statement from the military since Pete Hegseth was tapped by President-elect Donald Trump to lead the Department of Defense.
3 months ago
VIDEO: Pentagon chief makes impassioned defense of women in combat
3 months ago

Pentagon chief Austin makes impassioned defense of women in combat

Austin's comments are the strongest statement from the military since Hegseth was tapped by Trump to lead the DOD.
3 months ago
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin delivers a speech during a groundbreaking ceremony for the Combined Coordination Center at Camp Aguinaldo military headquarters in Quezon City, Philippines, on Nov. 18, 2024.
3 months ago

What will be the US military's role in Trump's mass deportation plan?

Thomas Homan, Trump's choice to serve as the border czar, said U.S. military assets would be a "force multiplier" in the deportations.
3 months ago
In this Jan. 31, 2024, file photo, Texas National Guard troops stop a group of immigrants near the U.S.-Mexico border wall on the El Paso, Texas side of the border.
3 months ago

Capt. Lacie Hester shot down an Iranian fleet of drones. She earned the Silver Star

The Air Force's first female airman received the Silver Star for her role in shooting down dozens of Iranian drones headed to Israel.
3 months ago
U.S. Air Force Capt. Lacie Hester, 494th Fighter Squadron F-15E weapon systems operator, is congratulated by fellow decoration recipients after receiving the Silver Star during a ceremony at RAF Lakenheath, England, Nov. 12, 2024.
3 months ago

US military suicides increased in 2023, continuing upward trend

Though concerning, military suicide rates over that time period were comparable to those of the wider U.S. population.
3 months ago
Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin speaks during a press conference with South Korean Defense Minister Kim Yong Hyun at The Pentagon on October 30, 2024 in Arlington, Virginia.
3 months ago

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.
3 months ago
Former Army Specialist Stephen Smith says he experienced auditory hallucinations and other neurological symptoms after firing mortars in Syria in 2018.
3 months ago

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.
3 months ago
Are blast waves from weapons causing traumatic brain injuries?
3 months ago

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.
3 months ago
VIDEO: Organization pairs veterans with man’s best friend
3 months ago

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.
3 months ago
US Army Veteran Peter Scott oversees the work of volunteers from Joint Base Andrews in Prince George’s County, MD.
3 months ago

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.
3 months ago
VIDEO: Honoring military on Veterans Day
3 months ago

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.
3 months ago
VIDEO: Brain injuries a growing problem among US troops
3 months ago

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.
3 months ago
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.
3 months ago

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.
3 months ago
VIDEO: New film shares stories of combat chaplains
3 months ago

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.
3 months ago
Sarah Roque, 23, was reported missing when she failed to report for duty Monday.
3 months ago

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.
3 months ago
 Sarah Roque, 23
3 months ago

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.
3 months ago
Pentagon Press Secretary Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder speaks during a press briefing at the Pentagon on Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2024 in Washington.
3 months ago

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.
3 months ago
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.
4 months ago

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.
4 months ago
Lt. Cmdr. Lyndsay P. Evans, 31, a Naval Flight Officer from California(L) and Lt. Serena N. Wileman, 31, a Naval Aviator from California
4 months 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.
4 months ago
VIDEO: US strikes Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen
4 months 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.
4 months ago
The U.S. military struck weapons storage facilities in Houthi-controlled Yemen, a U.S. official told ABC News.
4 months 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.
4 months 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)
4 months 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.
4 months 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.
4 months 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.
4 months ago
The Pentagon is seen from the air in Washington, U.S., March 3, 2022, more than a week after Russia invaded Ukraine.
4 months 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?
4 months ago
Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump holds a town hall campaign event in Oaks, Penn., Oct. 14, 2024.
4 months 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.
4 months ago
4 months ago

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.
4 months ago
VIDEO: Investigation underway into deaths of 2 Navy SEALS
4 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.
4 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.
5 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.
5 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.
5 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.
5 months ago
The United States Air Force Academy released this photo of Cadet Avery Koonce.
5 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.
5 months ago
VIDEO: 2 US Marines assaulted by Turkish nationalists: Officials
5 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.
5 months ago
The amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1), transits into Izmir, Turkey, on Sept. 1, 2024, for a scheduled port visit.