Army

New Mexico 21 hours ago

New Mexico WWII soldier's remains identified nearly 80 years later

A team of U.S. government historians and researchers have identified Army Private Homer Mitchell from New Mexico as a soldier who died during World War II.

LIFESTYLE 1 day ago

GI Christmas card to 8-month-old daughter in 1944 captured fear, heartbreak and hope amid WWII holidays

A Christmas card that PFC Vincent Vecchione wrote to his 8-month-old daughter in Dec. 1944 elicited powerful responses on social media and is a treasured family heirloom today.

LIFESTYLE 2 days ago

On this day in history, December 20, 1957, Elvis drafted by US Army while awaiting Christmas at Graceland

Elvis Presley was drafted by the U.S. Army on Dec. 20, 1957, at age 22. He was getting ready to celebrate Christmas at Graceland when he picked up his draft notice in person.

VIDEO 2 days ago

US Army faces ‘TikTok mutiny’ as Gen Z recruits complain about food, pay

Retired U.S. Marine bomb tech Joey Jones argues the military is facing a generational problem after the Army missed its recruitment goal by 15,000 soldiers. 

LIFESTYLE 3 days ago

Army veteran who walked 30 miles to find a job now has a place to call home

A once-homeless Army veteran who walked over 30 miles across south Georgia to find a job now has a place to call home, thanks to the people of the Goodwill Community Center.

Army 3 days ago

Second drill sergeant found dead at Fort Jackson within 8 days, Army says

Staff Sgt. Zachary L. Melton, 30, was found dead Saturday inside his vehicle at Fort Jackson after failing to report to work, U.S. Army officials said.

Holiday 4 days ago

US Army soldiers by the thousands head home to rest and recharge during holiday block leave

Thousands of U.S. Army soldiers in training are traveling home for the holidays to recharge before resuming rigorous training in January. Many will travel through the Atlanta airport.

Pets 4 days ago

Military Christmas wish: Deployed US Army unit calls for rescue of puppies and cat from freezing weather

Nine puppies and a cat have been found by a deployed U.S. Army unit. The soldiers are asking the New York nonprofit Paws of War to ship their furry friends to safety in America.

US 5 days ago

Woman jumps into Nebraska soldier’s arms as troop returns from deployment for Christmas in heartwarming video

Sweet video captured the moment a woman first embraced a Nebraska National Guard soldier after he and 90 others stepped off the plane following a 10-month deployment.

US 5 days ago

US Army investigating Maine shooter who killed 18 people

The U.S. Army announced it is launching an investigation into the events leading up to the Lewiston, Maine mass shooting perpetrated by former Army reservist Robert Card.