Britain's RAF Leads Tributes to Aviation Pioneer Mary Ellis
The Royal Air Force is leading tributes to Mary Ellis, an aviation pioneer and World War II-era pilot who has died at 101.
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First Woman Promoted to Navy Admiral Dies at 98
The first woman to rise to admiral in the Navy died, 46 years after her promotion into the ranks of flag officer.
Oldest Living WWII Veteran's Personal Bank Account Depleted
A thief has accessed 112-year-old Richard Overton's Social Security number and checking account number.
Grandson of WWI's 'Sgt. York' Will Attend Medal of Honor Ceremony
Sgt. Alvin York, most decorated soldier of WWI, was distantly related to the latest MOH recipient, 1st Lt. Garlin Conner.
Richard Overton, America's Oldest WWII Veteran, Turns 112
Overton will celebrate his 112th birthday with a community celebration at his Austin home on the street that bears his name.
A Hero of D-Day Helped Make V-E Day Possible
"Without the success of the Normandy landings, there would likely never have been a V-E Day."
'Gunny' Remembered: The Life of R. Lee Ermey
The iconic Gunnery Sergeant Hartman -- and the veteran who played him, R. Lee Ermey -- are both iconic. But Ermey's service w...
One Great Marine: 'Full Metal Jacket' Actor R. Lee Ermey Dies at 74
R. Lee Ermey, who made a career playing hard-nosed military men like Gunnery Sgt. Hartman in "Full Metal Jacket," has died.
These Four U.S. Presidents Were Also War Heroes
Many of the men who have served as President of the United States also served in the military -- 29, to be exact -- and some...
Floyd Carter Sr., One of the Remaining Tuskegee Airmen, Dies at 95
Floyd Carter Sr., one of the last of the Tuskegee Airmen, dedicated his remarkable life to serving his country and his city.
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Trump Signs $717 Billion Defense Bill Including 2.6 Percent Troop Pay Raise
The president called it "the most significant investment in our military and in our warfighters in modern history."
Air Force Fighters, Army Apaches Kill 220 Taliban in Ghazni Fight
Afghan forces are conducting clearing operations, but hundreds of civilians have fled, trying to escape the fierce fighting.
Air Force May Go Old School With Dress Blue Uniform Update
The service's top enlisted leader says he would like the uniform to evoke the Air Force's heritage.
2 Marines Received Valor Awards for Secret Gunfight Against al-Qaida
Two members of Marine Special Operations Command received awards for a gun battle with al-Qaida militants in Northern Africa.
Why Didn't F-15s Shoot Down the Stolen Sea-Tac Airliner?
"Through it all, there was a call not to take the shot," a NORAD spokesman said.