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December 2, 2024 at 6:49 AM

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.
December 2, 2024 at 6:49 AM
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.
November 26, 2024 at 9:13 PM

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.
November 26, 2024 at 9:13 PM
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.
November 21, 2024 at 5:54 PM

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.
November 21, 2024 at 5:54 PM
VIDEO: Pentagon chief makes impassioned defense of women in combat
November 21, 2024 at 5:12 PM

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.
November 21, 2024 at 5:12 PM
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.
November 20, 2024 at 4:00 PM

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.
November 20, 2024 at 4:00 PM
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.
November 16, 2024 at 12:42 AM

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.
November 16, 2024 at 12:42 AM
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.
November 15, 2024 at 3:39 PM

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.
November 15, 2024 at 3:39 PM
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.
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.
1 month 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.
1 month ago
Are blast waves from weapons causing traumatic brain injuries?
1 month 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.
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VIDEO: Organization pairs veterans with man’s best friend
1 month 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.
1 month ago
US Army Veteran Peter Scott oversees the work of volunteers from Joint Base Andrews in Prince George’s County, MD.
1 month 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.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Honoring military on Veterans Day
1 month 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.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Brain injuries a growing problem among US troops
1 month 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.
1 month 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.
1 month 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.
1 month ago
VIDEO: New film shares stories of combat chaplains
1 month 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.
1 month ago
Sarah Roque, 23, was reported missing when she failed to report for duty Monday.
1 month 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.
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 Sarah Roque, 23
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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.
1 month ago
Pentagon Press Secretary Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder speaks during a press briefing at the Pentagon on Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2024 in Washington.
1 month 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.
1 month 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.
2 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.
2 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
2 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.
2 months ago
VIDEO: US strikes Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen
2 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.
2 months ago
The U.S. military struck weapons storage facilities in Houthi-controlled Yemen, a U.S. official told ABC News.
2 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.
2 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)
2 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.
2 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.
2 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.
2 months ago
The Pentagon is seen from the air in Washington, U.S., March 3, 2022, more than a week after Russia invaded Ukraine.
2 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?
2 months ago
Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump holds a town hall campaign event in Oaks, Penn., Oct. 14, 2024.
2 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.
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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.
2 months 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.
3 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.
3 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.
3 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.
3 months ago
The United States Air Force Academy released this photo of Cadet Avery Koonce.
3 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.
3 months ago
VIDEO: 2 US Marines assaulted by Turkish nationalists: Officials
3 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.
3 months ago
The amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1), transits into Izmir, Turkey, on Sept. 1, 2024, for a scheduled port visit.
3 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.
3 months ago
VIDEO: US servicemen attacked on streets of Turkey
3 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.
3 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.
4 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.
4 months ago
VIDEO: Army sergeant surprises daughters at school in Arizona
4 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.
4 months ago
VIDEO: Gov. Tim Walz defends military service in his first solo campaign appearance
4 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.
4 months ago
VIDEO: US deploys missile submarine, second aircraft carrier to Middle East
4 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.
4 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
4 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.
4 months ago
Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks addresses the Chamber of Commerce in Washington, D.C., July 9, 2024.
4 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.
4 months ago
VIDEO: 5 US troops injured in rocket attack in Iraq
4 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.
4 months ago
VIDEO: US personnel injured in rocket attack on air base in Iraq
4 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.
4 months ago
Ain al-Assad air base in Iraq in the western Anbar province, July 8, 2021.
4 months ago

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

A "post-attack damage assessment" was being conducted, a spokesperson said.
4 months ago
VIDEO: US personnel possibly injured in rocket attack on Iraqi base: DOD
4 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.
4 months ago
VIDEO: Biden administration to move additional military assets to help defend Israel
4 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.
4 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
5 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.
5 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.