Veterans Day 2025 deals: Where Veterans can get free meals and discounts
Veterans Day is celebrated each year to honor the men and women who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. To honor and thank Veterans for their service and sacrifice, many businesses offer discounts and special deals.
Chipotle’s “Round Up for Real Change" campaign supporting Veterans and military community
Chipotle is continuing its support of Veterans and the military community through its “Round Up for Real Change" campaign.
These cities rank as the best places for veterans in 2025, analysis shows
After devoting their time to serving our nation, many veterans look for a place to settle down and these cities offer quality options to fit their needs, according to a new report.
VA says 37,000 employees now furloughed or working without pay due to government shutdown
The Department of Veterans Affairs says 37,000 employees have been furloughed or are working without pay as the government shutdown continues.
Trump orders US nuclear weapons testing to begin 'immediately' after Russia tests new missiles
The president cited Russia's recent missile tests and China's growing nuclear capabilities as the reasons behind his latest decision.
3 Wright-Patterson Air Force Base personnel found dead in Ohio
Authorities are investigating the deaths of 3 Wright-Patterson Air Force Base employees found in the Dayton area.
Navy helicopter and fighter jet go down in separate crashes in South China Sea
Crew members involved in the weekend incidents were rescued and are in stable condition, according to officials.
ACLU: D.C. protester sues after ‘Imperial March’ arrest
Sam O’Hara, a Washington, D.C., resident, sued police and a National Guard member after being detained for playing the Star Wars “Imperial March” in protest.
Mystery Trump ally donates $130M to cover troops’ paychecks amid shutdown chaos
A mystery Trump ally has donated $130M to cover troops’ paychecks amid the government shutdown chaos.
Trump DOJ plans to deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Liberia
The Department of Homeland Security said Friday that the West African nation of Liberia has agreed to accept Kilmar Abrego Garcia, and he could be deported there as early as Oct. 31.
US deploys Ford carrier strike group to disrupt drug operations in Western Hemisphere
War Secretary Pete Hegseth deploys Gerald R Ford Carrier Strike Group to US Southern Command, Pentagon says.
Judge extends block of Illinois National Guard deployment until Supreme Court ruling
A federal judge has agreed to extend indefinitely a temporary restraining order blocking the deployment of National Guard troops in Illinois until the U.S. Supreme Court issues a final ruling or until this goes to trial on merit.
CHP patrol car hit by shrapnel during Marines event attended by JD Vance near Camp Pendleton
An artillery round prematurely detonated over I-5 Freeway during a Marines celebration event, damaging a CHP car with flying shrapnel.
Vance attends Marine Corps 250th anniversary celebration at Camp Pendleton
Vice President JD Vance joined fellow Marines at Camp Pendleton, California, to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States Marine Corps.
Navy brings real-world experience to McDonough students through new technology
The U.S. Navy brought the experience of serving on an aircraft carrier to McDonough this week, using cutting-edge mixed-reality technology to give local students a hands-on look at Navy careers.
Texas National Guard members removed from 60-day Illinois deployment for failing 'mission requirements'
The Texas National Guard confirmed the replacement of seven service members from an Illinois mission following a viral photo that sparked fitness criticism.
Plane carrying DOD Secretary Pete Hegseth makes unscheduled landing in U.K. due to cracked windshield
A plane carrying DOD Secretary Pete Hegseth back to the United States from a NATO meeting in Brussels, Belgium had to make an unscheduled landing in the United Kingdom due to a crack in the aircraft’s windshield.
Military and Coast Guard members getting paid Oct. 15 despite government shutdown
All U.S. military personnel and members of the Coast Guard will get paid as scheduled on Wednesday, Oct. 15.
Celebrating 250 years: The U.S. Navy, founded on October 13, 1775
The United States Navy is celebrating 250 years of service, sacrifice, and tradition, commemorating its founding on October 13, 1775.
Trump orders Pentagon to use available funds to pay troops amid government shutdown
President Donald Trump said he has ordered the Defense Department to use all available funds to ensure U.S. troops are paid on October 15 despite the ongoing government shutdown.