Trump orders military to accelerate use of artificial intelligence

President Donald Trump is directing the U.S. military and national security agencies to speed up the adoption of AI. Here's what to know.

US Army soldier dies during training exercise in Iraq

A U.S. Army soldier was killed during a training exercise at an air base in Iraq, military officials confirmed.

Trump administration ban on transgender troops illegal, appeals court rules

An appellate court ruled the Trump administration violated the constitutional rights of transgender members of the U.S. military by barring them from serving.

Three killed in latest US strike on suspected drug boat in eastern Pacific

The U.S. military said it carried out another strike Saturday against a vessel it accused of drug-smuggling operations in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing three men.

Pentagon awards Microsoft $9.7B contract to cut costs

The Pentagon’s recent technology agreement with Microsoft will enhance military digital systems and cloud capabilities.

US Marines conduct rapid-response drill in Venezuela months after Maduro ouster

U.S. forces staged a rapid-response military drill in Caracas on Saturday, more than four months after former President Nicolás Maduro was ousted.

Supporting Gold Star families this Memorial Day
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America's Gold Star Families executive director Darin Funk joins LiveNOW's Anna Marsick to discuss the work his organization does to support the families of fallen U.S. service members and how to honor veterans this Memorial Day. 

What is 'Murph'? Memorial Day workout honoring fallen Navy SEAL becomes national tribute

Memorial Day is observed across the United States as a time to honor fallen service members, with many Americans paying tribute by completing the challenging “Murph" workout.

Best and worst states for military retirees, data suggests

WalletHub compared all 50 states and the District of Columbia across 28 key indicators to determine the best states for military retirees.

USS Gerald R. Ford returns home after record 326-day deployment

The USS Gerald R. Ford returned to Norfolk, Virginia, on May 16 after completing a record-breaking 326-day deployment.

Remains of 2nd US soldier found after going missing in Morocco, officials say

The remains of SPC. Mariyah Symone Collington, 19, of Taveres, Florida, were found after she fell off a cliff during a hike with another solider in Morocco.

DOJ: Navy sailor awarded $60K after property management violated Servicemembers Civil Relief Act

The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced Wednesday that a U.S. Navy sailor has been awarded $60,000 from a property management company for violating the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA), a federal law that provides financial and legal protections to active-duty service members, activated reservists and National Guard members. 

Trump's Golden Dome would cost over $1 trillion, CBO projects

A proposed high-tech missile defense system designed to protect the United States from attack would likely cost well over one trillion dollars, according to a new Congressional Budget Office (CBO) estimate. 

America 250: Boots of Honor memorial to visit Tennessee in tribute to service members killed since 9/11

Memories of Honor, a Franklin, Tennessee non-profit dedicated to the mission of making every day Memorial Day has partnered with America 250 to bring ‘Boots of Honor’ to Tennessee to honor all U.S. service members killed since 9/11.

Remains of US soldier missing during military exercises in Morocco recovered

The U.S. military said Sunday that the remains of 1st Lt. Kendrick Lamont Key Jr., a 27-year-old Army officer who went missing during military exercises in Morocco, have been recovered.

America 250: Gold Star mothers head to Europe to collect 'sacred soil' to honor service and sacrifice

As the U.S. celebrates its 250th anniversary of independence, a group of Gold Star mothers have embarked on a trip to Europe to collect "sacred soil" from ground made hallowed by the courage and sacrifice of service members