Navy fires USS Santa Barbara commanding officer
The Navy has relieved the commanding officer of the USS Santa Barbara, the service announced Thursday. Cmdr. Adam Ochs was removed from his position by Capt. Kelley Jones, commander of Task Force 55, on Thursday, “due to a loss of confidence” in Ochs’ ability to...
US marks 9/11 attacks amid drumbeat of political violence
The United States marked 24 years since the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks on Thursday with somber ceremonies at the Pentagon, New York and Shanksville, Pennsylvania. Family members and loved ones of the nearly 3,000 people killed read out their names as politicians honored their...
Pick to lead VA benefits work faces criticism over reform proposals
The comments drew immediate concern from Democratic senators who had pushed for Karen Brazell, the nominee for Veterans Affairs Under Secretary for Benefits, to dismiss the idea and support stronger protections for individuals currently receiving payouts for their military-connected injuries. “The [benefits administration’s] core mission...
Illinois’ Suppressor Ban Upheld By Judge
Illinois is the only state with a complete ban on suppressor usage, prompting a recent lawsuit to overturn the unjust law. Unfortunately for the lawful gun owners in the Prairie State, a district judge has ruled that the punitive law can stand. Under current Illinois...
Before he was a hero on 9/11, he was a hero in Vietnam
Rick Rescorla knew his history. The native of England knew how stories of the past, recent or distant, could move people. Be it the English victory at Agincourt in 1415 or the British victory at Rorke’s Drift in the Zulu War of 1879, his tales...
Tunnel to Towers pays off 21 mortgages for fallen heroes’ families
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! As the nation approaches the solemn anniversary of September 11, Tunnel to Towers Foundation Chairman and CEO Frank Siller joined Abby Hornacek to share a message of remembrance and gratitude. This year, the foundation is paying off...
Veterans volunteer longer, vote more often than civilian peers: report
Veterans remain more likely to participate in elections and spend more time volunteering with local charities than their civilian peers, but the gap in that civic engagement has decreased in recent years, according to a new study being released Thursday. “We’re seeing, both across veterans...
Dem Sen Jon Ossoff defends himself after GOP says he lied about veterans legislation
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Democratic Georgia Sen. Jon Ossoff brushed off Republican criticism that he exaggerated – some have even said lied – about his role helping pass legislation aimed at preventing veterans from foreclosing on their homes. Claims that have...
Ending weight-loss med coverage for some military retirees is unlawful
At 69 years old, after decades in uniform and a promise of lifetime health care, I never thought I would have to fight the Pentagon for medications my doctor deems essential. Yet the Defense Health Agency has terminated coverage of weight-loss medications for 2.5 million...
Illinois Mom Shoots Intruder Armed with Screwdriver
We’ve chronicled many times before how bad guys with knives, axes and other weapons that are less effective than firearms have come out on the wrong end of illegal encounters. But this is the first time I can remember reporting on a home invasion where...
