Texas' Abbott rips vetting of National Guard: 'This is the most offensive thing I've ever heard'
Approximately 25,000 National Guard troops have been sent to the nation's capital.
12 National Guard members removed from Biden inauguration security mission
Twelve National Guard members have been removed from inauguration security after they were found to have ties with right-wing militia groups or posted extremist views online.
José Andrés, Salvation Army serving meals to thousands of troops in DC for inauguration
The D.C. celebrity chef is cooking up more philanthropy.
Chef José Andrés provides meals for thousands of National Guard troops in DC ahead of Inauguration Day
Chef José Andrés is helping feed the National Guard in Washington, D.C., ahead of Inauguration Day.
Pelosi praises National Guard presence in DC after resisting troops during BLM riots
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi told a group of guardsmen "that the Capitol, our Democracy, our Constitution are safe because of your patriotism" less than a year after she scolded President Trump for deploying troops to D.C. to quell the violent riots sparked by the death of George Floyd.
Dorothy Schmidt Cole, oldest living Marine, dies at the age of 107
Dorothy Schmidt Cole, recognized last year as the oldest living U.S. Marine, has died at age 107.
Twice as many troops in DC for inauguration than in Afghanistan and Iraq combined
The head of the National Guard says at least 10,000 troops will be deployed in D.C. by Saturday, and an additional 5,000 could be requested from other states.
US intelligence agencies ordered to report what they know about UFOs thanks to latest COVID-19 relief law
When Donald Trump signed the second coronavirus stimulus bill into law in December last year, he set off a countdown requiring U.S. intelligence agencies to report what they know about UFOs and whether or not they pose a threat.
National Guard troops from several states sent to Washington DC to assist with inauguration security
National Guard troops from across the country are being sent to Washington D.C. to assist with security on Inauguration Day as the FBI reported that it is tracking an “extensive amount of concerning online chatter.”
Virginia National Guard says it can’t accept care packages
When photos of National Guard members sleeping on the floor of the U.S. Capitol surfaced on Wednesday, concerned Americans reportedly rushed to send them care packages.
Joint Chiefs of Staff send memo to military decrying pro-Trump Capitol riot, affirming Biden's victory
The military’s top leaders have issued a memo to forces decrying last week’s Capitol Hill violence and reminding service members that freedom of speech does not give anyone the right to resort to violence.
Video resource highlights services for military families transferring to Texas
The governor's office says the video provides information on employment, education, skills development, and health services offered for those about to transfer or have transferred to Texas.
Air Force veteran identified as Capitol rioter carrying zip ties on Senate floor
Larry Brock says he wore tactical gear in case of confrontations with counter-protestors.
Famed Tuskegee Airman dies from COVID-19
One of the famed Tuskegee Airmen — the first Black pilots in the segregated U.S. military and among the most respected fighter pilots of World War II — has died from complications of the coronavirus, it was announced Friday.
Army drill sergeant found dead in car in Texas, was shot multiple times: reports
Sgt. Jessica Mitchell's shooting death followed that of her 18-year-old brother in 2017, a report said
Polk County man to run 100 miles with 2 hatchets for wounded special operations warriors
Josh Andrews pushes himself to new limits to bring attention to his favorite charity, The Special Operations Warrior Foundation, which supports military families.
Senate overrides Trump’s veto of annual defense policy bill
In a rare New Year’s Day session, the Republican-led Senate voted to override President Donald Trump’s veto of the annual defense bill, the first of his presidency.
FOX 7 Care Force: Life Skills for Soldiers
Brendan Duebner with Life Skills for Soldiers joins Mike Warren on FOX 7 Austin to talk about how his organization is helping servicemembers transition to civilian life.
COVID-19 vaccine rollout to US troops overseas gets underway
Troops based in Japan, South Korea and Europe were among the first to receive the vaccine amid rising cases of the coronavirus around the world.
Army son surprises St. Pete police sergeant with holiday homecoming
Lieutenants with the St Petersburg Police Department helped to orchestrate a homecoming surprise for one of their colleagues on Christmas Eve.