FDA rejects MDMA as psychedelic-based treatment for mental health, PTSD
Federal health officials have declined to approve the psychedelic drug MDMA as a therapy for PTSD.
Veterans file lawsuit demanding permanent housing for homeless Los Angeles vets
Veterans have filed a landmark class-action lawsuit demanding that the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) provide homes for thousands of homeless vets on or around its West Los Angeles campus.
Trial over homeless veterans begins
Veterans have filed a landmark class-action lawsuit demanding that the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) provide homes for thousands of homeless vets on or around its West Los Angeles campus.
NORAD intercepts 2 Russian fighter jets, 2 Chinese bombers off Alaskan coast
The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) said it sent out fighter jets to intercept two Russian and two Chinese aircraft off the coast of Alaska on Wednesday.
Clearwater WWII veteran celebrates 106th birthday with 5 generations of his family
A Clearwater WWII veteran celebrated his 106th birthday on Saturday. Five generations of his family gathered at a Largo home to reflect on his fondest memories.
Milwaukee World War II veteran celebrates 100th birthday
A World War II veteran and lifelong Milwaukeean celebrated his 100th birthday on Saturday, July 20.
What does Project 2025 say about veterans benefits?
Project 2025, a conservative playbook outlining policy proposals and personnel picks for a possible second Trump presidency, includes plans for changes at the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Former soldier pleads guilty to threatening to kill military members, families on YouTube channel
Christian Beyer pleaded guilty to threatening four military members at Fort Irwin in a video posted to his YouTube account, the DOJ announced.
Top-secret US aquatic military vessel spotted on Google Maps
The aquatic drone dubbed the 'Manta Ray' is part of a wider U.S. Navy project to augment the nation's long-range underwater fleet of unmanned vehicles.
Biden pardoning service members convicted under law that banned gay sex
Biden is pardoning potentially thousands of former U.S. service members convicted of violating a now-repealed military ban on consensual gay sex.
US military draft disqualifications list - are you exempt?
It is mandatory for all male U.S. citizens to register for the selective service, also known as the military draft, when they turn 18. However, there are a few exceptions.
US military draft: Bill would require women to register for Selective Service
Women may be one step closer to a mandate requiring them to register for Selective Service, or the military draft.
USS Theodore Roosevelt arrives in S. Korea amid rising N. Korea threats
A nuclear-powered U.S. aircraft carrier has arrived in South Korea for a three-way exercise involving Japan as they step up military training to cope with North Korean threats.
Bill would require women to register for draft
Though a Senate committee approved a bill that would require women to register for the Selective Service, the bill is still far from becoming law. It must still be approved by both chambers of Congress and signed by the president.
US military: Is there a draft in 2024?
While there isn't currently a draft in place, Congress and the president can reinstate the draft and force male citizens to serve in the military under certain circumstances.
House passes defense bill automatically registering men 18-26 for draft
The selective service is already mandatory for male U.S. citizens aged 18 to 24.
US Navy facing 'most sustained combat since WWII' in Red Sea
The U.S. Navy is engaged in intense combat with Iran-backed Houthi rebels from Yemen, in the most significant sea battle since World War II, as the Houthis target over 50 vessels in the Red Sea to disrupt shipping and support Palestinians while strengthening their position in Yemen, leading to near-daily confrontations involving advanced weaponry.
Military veteran comes out as gay in viral obituary: 'I was afraid'
“I'm sorry for not having the courage to come out as Gay," Edward Thomas Ryan wrote.
Boy, 7, becomes honorary sergeant in Illinois Army National Guard for his courage against cancer
Seven-year-old Jamir has had an especially hard yard in his fight against leukemia, and got some special encouragement this weekend from unexpected strangers.
Biden speaks at France's Pointe du Hoc on 'defending freedom and democracy'
President Joe Biden's speech from Pointe du Hoc Friday marked his second trip to the Normandy coast during his visit to France for the 80th anniversary of D-Day. Biden says the legacy of Pointe du Hoc is a call to “stay true to what America stands for."