Illinois sailor killed at Pearl Harbor to be laid to rest, at last

A 21-year-old sailor will be laid to rest on Tuesday following a decades-long effort to identify remains pulled from Pearl Harbor, more than 80 years after he was killed in the attack that propelled the United States into World War II.

VA to offer abortions to veterans in certain cases

It’s the first time VA doctors will be able to perform abortions on federal property.

WWII remains positively identified as Ohio Army soldier

The remains of a WWII soldier have been positively identified as 21-year-old Army Pfc. Worley D. Jacks of Rutland, Ohio, according to the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA).

US military sees 13% increase in reported sexual assaults

The latest numbers are certain to anger lawmakers on Capitol Hill who have been critical of the Pentagon’s efforts to get a handle on sexual crimes and misconduct.

BTS military service uncertain as S. Korea considers survey to grant exemption

Military service for the popular music group is being discussed because the boyband’s oldest member faces enlistment in December when he turns 30.

Divers find wreckage of first US Navy destroyer sunk by enemy fire

The U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command says more than half the ship’s crew was lost during the attack in World War I.

Family of Texas soldier Vanessa Guillen seeking $35 million in damages

The family of a Texas soldier who was sexually harassed and killed at a military base near Killeen in 2020 filed a lawsuit Friday seeking $35 million in damages from the U.S. government.

Army names Ranger candidates killed by falling tree during mountain training

Officials said Army Ranger candidates 2nd Lt. Evan Fitzgibbon and Staff Sgt. George Taber died during a weather-induced training hold at Yonah Mountain outside of Dahlonega.

Veterans 'burn pits' bill marks a personal victory for Biden

The legislation will help veterans get disability payments without having to prove their illness was the result of their service. Other health care services will be expanded as well.

2 Fort Benning soldiers killed in north Georgia mountains

Two soldiers were killed and three others injured in a weather-related incident on Yonah Mountain in north Georgia, Army officials say. The soldiers were stationed out of Fort Benning.