Happy 247th birthday to the United States Marine Corps

Happy 247th birthday to the United States Marine Corps! Today, they celebrated with the annual wreath-laying ceremony at the U.S. Marine Corp Memorial in Arlington, Virginia.

North Korea: Missile tests were practice to attack South Korean and US targets

North Korea’s military says its recent barrage of missile tests was practiced to “mercilessly” strike key South Korean and U.S. targets such as air bases and operation command systems.

China slams reported plan for US B-52 bombers in Australia

The United States is preparing to deploy up to six nuclear-capable B-52 bombers in northern Australia, a news report said Monday, prompting China to accuse the U.S. of undermining regional peace and stability.

WATCH: U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds fly over Disney World, delighting parkgoers

Guests at Walt Disney World Resort were treated to an extra dose of magic on Thursday when the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds performed a flyover at Magic Kingdom!

Afghan couple accuse US Marine of abducting their baby

This little girl, now 3½ years old, finds herself at the center of a high-stakes tangle of at least four court cases.

Pentagon to provide financial support, aid for troops and their dependents seeking abortions

The Pentagon has looked at how it can continue to support medical services including abortion to servicemembers and family members since the Supreme Court overturned its own 1973 abortion-legalizing ruling in June.

Military couple relocating loses everything in overnight theft: ‘We are devastated’

The U-Haul they were using to move cross-country was taken in the middle of the night as they slept — along with all of their personal possessions and documents.

WWII 'ghost boat' surfaces from receding California lake

The Forest Service said the WWII 'ghost boat' has ties to General George Patton and General Dwight Eisenhower.

More soldiers are leaving the Army National Guard at a faster rate than they are enlisting

Officials say the number of soldiers retiring or leaving the Guard each month in the past year has exceeded those coming in, for a total annual loss of about 7,500 service members.

Rising suicide rates compel military to address mental health

The Pentagon is reviewing the military's mental health policy amid a rise in suicides among active service members. But many service members in crisis won't admit they need help.

Christian Bale hosts special 'Amsterdam' screening on Marine base

The Marine Corps said the movie “highlights the importance of camaraderie between service members to overcome adversity.”

US Army misses recruiting goal, other services squeak by

The worsening recruiting problem is stirring debate about whether America’s fighting force should be restructured or reduced in size.