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Defense Secretary Leon Panetta has called suicide an epidemic in the military. In September, the Navy will focus on efforts to prevent suicide within its ranks, by promoting intervention, communication, and better ways to navigate stress. -
Team USA beach volleyball players Jennifer Kessy and April Ross made the quarterfinals of the 2012 Olympic Games today. But before they hit their very first ball in the Olympics, they made sure to thank the American troops who are representing our country in a different way. -
The San Diego-based USS Essex is off the coast of Hawaii for RIMPAC - world's largest naval maritime exercise. Recently the crew of the USS Essex took some time out from duty for a friendly game of hockey against members of Canada's military. -
The San Diego-based USS Carl Vinson is in the process of undergoing seven months worth of maintenance, at a cost of approximately $110 million. The Vinson crew is responsible for many of the repairs. -
Military members will be allowed to march for the first time in uniform in a gay pride parade. The pentagon made an exception for Saturday's Pride Parade in San Diego because part of it is dedicated to military members. -
They're men. They're in the U.S. military. And they love "My Little Pony." They are Military Bronies, and darn proud of who they are and what they love. -
The House put the brakes on a bill that would've banned military sponsorship of sports organizations like NASCAR and Ultimate Fighting Championship. -
Navy is seeking tech savvy, creative Sailors to share their skills while helping communicate an important message in the Suicide Prevention Public Service Announcement Video Contest (SPPSAC), officials said July 18. -
What in the world is a General Quarters drill? The crew of the San Diego-based USS Essex shows us what the drills look like, and why they're necessary to keep everyone on board safe. -
You might think this is crazy (or not) but U.S. troops have jumped on the "Call Me Maybe" bandwagon - videotaping a lip dub version of the incredibly popular (and annoying?) hit song by Carly Rae Jepsen.
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