29 service members awarded Purple Hearts for brain injuries in Iran attack

About 110 U.S. service members were diagnosed with traumatic brain injuries after the Iranian ballistic missile attack at al-Asad Air Base in Iraq on Jan. 8. Now the U.S. military has approved 29 service members for the Purple Heart medal.

Watch: Thunderbirds, Blue Angels fly over Atlanta

The men and women of the U.S. Navy's Blue Angels and the Air Force's Thunderbirds flew over Atlanta to salute the first responders, medical workers, and essential workers on the frontlines in the battle against the novel coronavirus.

Navy ship Comfort sent to aid NYC hospitals departs Manhattan's west side

The Navy hospital ship sent to relieve stressed New York City hospitals as coronavirus cases surged is set to leave this week Thursday and return to its homeport in Virginia, the U.S. Navy said.

Navy to widen USS Roosevelt probe, delaying decision on commander

The United States Navy will widen its probe of the USS Roosevelt, a coronavirus-infected aircraft carrier, officials told the Associated Press.

Navy recommends reinstatement of fired USS Theodore Roosevelt captain over coronavirus warning

The Navy has recommended the reinstatement of Navy Capt. Brett Crozier fired for sending a fraught email to commanders pleading for faster action to protect his crew from a coronavirus outbreak.

New York no longer needs USNS Comfort hospital ship

Gov. Cuomo said that the USNS Comfort was helpful, but could now be sent elsewhere after being docked for weeks off of Manhattan. 

Why some military members had stimulus checks snatched, reduced

USAA, a financial company that caters to military members and veterans, has suspended a policy that had resulted in members having their stimulus checks used to offset existing debts.

Behind the scenes look at the Georgia National Guard's command post

From helping distribute meals at the food bank to disinfecting nursing homes, the Georgia National Guard is stepping up to help communities fight the coronavirus.

Navy reports first coronavirus death from Roosevelt crew

The Navy says a sailor who was hospitalized in intensive care on Guam last week has died of coronavirus-related complications.

Thunderbirds honor coronavirus responders with Las Vegas flyover for 'true heroes'

High in the skies over Las Vegas, the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron -- also known as the “Thunderbirds" -- showed its support on Saturday for those on the frontlines responding to the coronavirus pandemic.

USNS Mercy hospital ship crewmember tests positive for COVID-19

A medical treatment facility crewmember aboard the USNS Mercy hospital ship has tested positive for COVID-19, Public Affairs Officer Lt. Joseph Pfaff confirmed Wednesday.

Acting Navy boss submits resignation amid coronavirus uproar

Acting Navy Secretary Thomas Modly resigned Tuesday, according to two officials, just hours after he had publicly apologized for a profanity-laced upbraiding of the officer he fired as captain of the coronavirus-stricken USS Theodore Roosevelt.

Crew member aboard USNS Comfort tests positive for coronavirus

A crew member aboard the USNS Comfort, the Navy hospital ship docked at Pier 90 on Manhattan's West Side, has tested positive for coronavirus, a US Navy representative confirmed to FOX 5 News.