National Symphony Orchestra plays national anthem for America’s 250th birthday
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Patriotism is taking the spotlight at the Kennedy Center in the nation’s capital. The National Symphony Orchestra will kick off every show in its 2025–2026 season by performing the national anthem in honor of America’s 250th birthday,...
Tricare warns government shutdown could stall claims payments
As the federal government shutdown continues, some Tricare medical providers are being told their claims for services for military families may not be paid until government funding is restored, according to contractors, advocates and the Tricare.mil website. It’s not clear why those claims are delayed...
US troops in Israel to monitor Gaza ceasefire implementation of Trump-brokered deal
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! U.S. service members will arrive in Israel by Sunday to oversee the implementation of the ceasefire with Hamas, Fox News has learned. The U.S. troops, all of whom come from the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), will set...
US Air Force’s Allvin era comes to early end with retirement ceremony
Allvin unexpectedly announced his retirement plans in August. He said at the time he would stay on until his successor is confirmed in order to smooth the transition, and he expected to retire by the beginning of November. Allvin became chief of staff in November...
Troops request assistance at ‘unprecedented’ rate as shutdown persists
With their Oct. 15 paychecks in doubt, service members have been reaching out for financial assistance in “unprecedented” numbers, multiple military relief societies said this week. Meanwhile, as the government shutdown that could cause the lapse in pay persists, the Defense Finance and Accounting Service...
Democrats’ military pay bill blocked as government shutdown continues
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A Democrat-led bid to force through a bill to pay the military during the government shutdown was blocked in the House on Friday. Democrats and some Republicans have been demanding a House vote on ensuring U.S. troops...
Blast at Tennessee military munitions plant kills multiple people
McEWEN, Tenn. — An explosion at a Tennessee military munitions plant left multiple people dead and missing on Friday, authorities said, as secondary blasts forced rescuers to keep their distance from the burning field of debris. The blast, which people reported hearing and feeling miles...
Tampa bus driver stops to save barefoot toddler wandering alone on busy Florida street
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A quick-thinking bus driver is receiving praise for springing into action after she spotted a young child wandering alone and barefoot in the middle of a busy street in Florida. Barbara Baker, a driver and grandmother, stopped...
Oregon Army National Guardsman sets push-up world record
An Oregon Army National Guardsman who had had already set several world exercise records apparently set another one, for pushups, last month, according to the Oregon National Guard. Physician Assistant Major Tommy Vu, 38, completed the most chest-to-ground push-ups in an hour on Sept. 20,...
National Guard troops seen on patrols in Memphis with local police
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — National Guard troops were patrolling in Tennessee’s second-largest city for the first time Friday without the legal challenges, protests and vigorous public criticism that ultimately led to a court-ordered halt of soldiers in the Chicago area. At least nine armed Guard members...
