‘American Sniper’ Chris Kyle: Father, veteran, husband leaves lasting legacy

Feb. 2 is the ninth anniversary of the retired Navy SEAL’s death whose career was documented in the bestselling “American Sniper” autobiography and later blockbuster film.

COVID-19 dampens new military recruits

The U.S. Army now offers recruitment incentives like shorter periods of service, selecting your first duty station, and even a $50,000 signing bonus.

Navy discharges 1st active-duty sailors for vaccine refusal

The Navy said Tuesday that it has discharged 23 active-duty sailors for refusing the coronavirus vaccine, marking the first time it has thrown currently serving sailors out of the military over the mandatory shots.

Russia prepared to retaliate if Ukraine demands not met, foreign minister says

Russia has demanded guarantees that NATO will never admit the country and that the alliance will roll back troop deployments in other former Soviet bloc countries.

Ukraine says Russian invasion not imminent, urges calm

Ukraine’s leaders are seeking to reassure the nation that a feared invasion from neighboring Russia is not imminent.

'He was the light in the dark': Lawrenceville Marine remembered as mentor

Marine Lance Cpl. Jonathan Gierke was killed in a car crash while on active duty. The community at his alma mater, Collins High School, is devastated.

Fort Bragg soldiers face court martial in comrade's death

Spc. Enrique Roman-Martinez was reported missing on May 22, 2020. His partial remains were found days later.

Dept. of Defense identifies 2 Marines killed in North Carolina crash

Two Marines were killed and 17 others were injured when the truck they were riding in overturned near their military base in North Carolina.

US, Russia face 'critical moment' in Ukraine talks, Blinken says

Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke Friday before heading into talks with his Russian counterpart amid rising concerns that Europe could again be beset by war.

Georgia Marine killed after military vehicle overturns in North Carolina

Lance Cpt. Jonathan Gierke was killed after the military vehicle he was riding in was overturned on a North Carolina highway. The Lawrenceville, Georgia native was 19 years old and had been in active duty service since last year.

Louisiana National Guard uses old Christmas trees for emergency training

At this point, many of us have already thrown out our Christmas trees, but in Louisiana, these discarded trees serve an important purpose for the United States Army.