VA OIG: Man who founded Veteran organization and scammed VA out of $20 million sentenced to 4 years in prison

An Ohio man will spend the next four years in prison after prosecutors say he scammed the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) out of approximately $20 million in fraudulent benefits.

Nine US Navy sailors in San Diego, another suspect arrested for vicious assault at house party last year

Following a months-long investigation by the San Diego County Sheriff's Office and the U.S. Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS), nine U.S. Navy sailors and another suspect have been arrested in connection with a violent assault last year.

US military accidentally shoots down own drone at Texas border, lawmakers say

The U.S. military accidentally used a "laser-based" anti-drone system to shoot down a Customs and Border Protection drone Thursday night in Texas, lawmakers say. 

Ex-Air Force officer accused of training Chinese military pilots

A former U.S. Air Force officer who spent his military career training fighter pilots is now charged with training the Chinese military “to fight against those he swore to protect."

What is the Pentagon Pizza Index?

The “Pentagon Pizza Index" has resurfaced amid rising U.S.–Iran tensions, reviving a theory that spikes in pizza orders near the Pentagon signal military activity.

Trump's Greenland hospital ship gets a 'no thank you'

Greenland is saying “no thanks” after President Trump said over the weekend that he was sending a Navy hospital ship there because people are sick and lack care.

Attention artists: The 2026 National Veterans Day poster contest is now open

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the Veterans Day National Committee are accepting applications for this year’s Veterans Day poster contest.

US Navy destroyer, supply ship collide in Caribbean, injuring 2 sailors

Two U.S. Navy sailors were injured on Wednesday after a U.S. Navy destroyer and a supply ship collided in the Caribbean, military officials said.

Pentagon to end all military education programs at Harvard

The Pentagon announced Friday that it will sever ties with Harvard University, ending all military training, fellowship, and certificate programs.

VA using virtual reality headsets to treat Veterans with chronic pain

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is using virtual reality (VR) headsets to treat Veterans dealing with chronic pain that lasts more than three months.

Troop deployments to US cities cost Americans nearly half a billion dollars in 2025, CBO report finds

A new Congressional Budget Office report breaks down the taxpayer bill for the Trump administration’s six-city deployment and forecasts a steep rise if these deployments continue in 2026.

US strike eliminates al Qaeda operative tied to deaths of 3 Americans

U.S. Central Command said a U.S. strike in northwest Syria killed Bilal Hasan al-Jasim, an al Qaeda–affiliated leader directly linked to the ISIS gunman who killed two U.S. service members and an American interpreter.

Mark Kelly sues Pete Hegseth after being censured for 'illegal orders' video

U.S. Senator Mark Kelly announced on Monday he has filed a lawsuit after being censured by Pete Hegseth for his participation in a social media video where he and other lawmakers called on troops to "refuse illegal orders."

Year-round Veteran and military discounts - See where those eligible can save

When it comes to offering discounts for Veterans and current military members, there are numerous companies and restaurants that offer year-round savings.

Hegseth censures Sen. Mark Kelly after 'illegal orders' video

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced on Monday that a letter of censure has been issued to U.S. Senator Mark Kelly over the Arizona lawmaker's participation in a video that called on troops to “refuse illegal orders."

Can the U.S. 'run' Venezuela? What the law says about Maduro's arrest

President Donald Trump said the U.S. will “run" Venezuela, at least temporarily, and tap its vast oil reserves to sell to other nations.

Who is Nicolás Maduro? Venezuelan president captured by US forces

Nicolás Maduro’s rise from unionized bus driver to the president who oversaw Venezuela’s economic collapse began 40 years ago.