Officials with the European Union Naval Forces are confirming Somali pirates have hijacked a tanker carrying crude oil from Saudi Arabia to the United States.

Military leaders believe that Afghanistan’s Logar Province, which is south of Kabul, is a critical region in the country.

The 57th annual Christmas parade outside of Boston, Massachusetts had a military theme this year as the town of Quincy said goodbye to troops heading overseas.

The crew of the USS Bainbridge held a ceremony in Norfolk, Virginia Thursday to welcome back Captain Richard Phillips who was held hostage by Somali pirates in April.

Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki would like to see more servicemembers take advantage of the benefits his department offers.

CJCS ADM Mike Mullen, says in the wake of the Ft. Hood shootings all military installations are looking at security.

Every year around Christmas, Marines band together to help brighten the spirits of kids in need.

Security is being ramped up in the Afghan capitol of Kabul ahead of Thursday’s inauguration of President Hamid Karzai.

The cargo ship, Maersk Alabama, came under attack by Somali pirates again Wednesday.