Homeless teen turns life around after run-in with deputy, Marine recruiter
He was 18 years old, homeless and living in the woods when a South Carolina deputy arrested Brian Gilbert for stealing food from a supermarket deli. Gilbert said he didn’t have a direction in life, missing more school than he attended and sleeping in a...
Check out these sweet Veterans Day deals
Military, veterans and their families know that Veterans Day means much more than a discount or deal at their local eatery or store. But as the cost of living continues to stretch everyone’s budget, check out the deals below that honor your service. Our annual...
AI-powered attack drones take flight
Anduril Industries recently announced the launch of two advanced drones, the Bolt and Bolt-M, which are designed to enhance military operations through cutting-edge technology. These drones are not just typical consumer models. They are tailored for tactical applications, with the Bolt-M variant specifically equipped for...
Army officer faces rape, sexual assault charges involving 20 victims
An Army major faces sexual assault-related charges involving at least 20 alleged victims in the Washington D.C. area over a roughly three-year period. The Army’s Office of Special Trial Counsel confirmed to Army Times Thursday that the office preferred three charges that include 76 specifications...
20 years later, the Marine Corps can still learn from Fallujah
Twenty years ago, on Nov. 7, 2004, a coalition assault force of more than 15,000 troops, mostly Marines, launched a massive attack on the city of Fallujah, Iraq. Over the next seven weeks they would retake the city, capturing or killing as many as 2,000...
Pentagon chief directs military to conduct smooth transition to Trump
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin directed the military on Thursday to carry out a smooth transition to President-elect Donald Trump, with a reminder to the force of its obligation to follow the lawful orders of the next commander in chief. While such memos are rare, it...
Fox Corporation, US VETS renew ‘Make Camo Your Cause’ campaign dedicated to ending veteran homelessness
Fox News Channel viewers can expect to see a lot of camouflage through Veterans Day on November 11. FOX Corporation is partnering with U.S.VETS for the “Make Camo Your Cause” campaign for the fourth straight year to help end veteran homelessness. The past three years have been wildly...
Navy fires CO of Naval Information Warfare Training Group San Diego
The Navy removed the commanding officer of the Naval Information Warfare Training Group San Diego on Thursday. Cmdr. Cayanne McFarlane was ousted from her leadership role due to a “loss of confidence in her ability to command,” according to the service. She has been temporarily...
What a second Trump presidency could mean for the defense budget
Former president Donald Trump won reelection Tuesday, a night of voting that led to Republicans taking control of the Senate and potentially holding their House majority. The chance for a governing trifecta, which would repeat the first two years of Trump’s term, already has some...