US pilot ejected after fighter jet hit, Iran says
A U.S. fighter pilot was ejected from their aircraft after it was hit over southern Iran Friday, according to Iranian state-affiliated media.
A U.S. fighter pilot was ejected from their aircraft after it was hit over southern Iran Friday, according to Iranian state-affiliated media.
Service members can now carry personal weapons on military bases, Hegseth says
U.S. service members will be able to carry and store their own personal weapons on military bases across the country, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Thursday.
U.S. service members will be able to carry and store their own personal weapons on military bases across the country, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Thursday.
DOJ: Former US Air Force Master Sergeant pleads guilty to taking kickbacks for IT contracts
The Department of Justice (DOJ) says a former U.S. Air Force Master Sergeant has pleaded guilty to a multiyear scheme in which he fraudulently inflated information technology (IT) contracts and took excess funds to pay himself and others.
The Department of Justice (DOJ) says a former U.S. Air Force Master Sergeant has pleaded guilty to a multiyear scheme in which he fraudulently inflated information technology (IT) contracts and took excess funds to pay himself and others.
Military suicides decline in 2024, but long-term trend remains a concern
The number of U.S. service members who died by suicide declined in 2024, according to a Pentagon report, marking a reversal from an increase the previous year.
The number of U.S. service members who died by suicide declined in 2024, according to a Pentagon report, marking a reversal from an increase the previous year.
American-born Israeli soldier killed in combat in Lebanon
A young man who moved from Connecticut to Israel last year to join the military was killed this weekend during a combat operation in Lebanon.
A young man who moved from Connecticut to Israel last year to join the military was killed this weekend during a combat operation in Lebanon.
Military chaplains will no longer display rank, Hegseth says
Pete Hegseth announced reforms this week in efforts to renew military chaplains’ religious focus. One involves the insignia worn on work uniforms.
Pete Hegseth announced reforms this week in efforts to renew military chaplains’ religious focus. One involves the insignia worn on work uniforms.
Hegseth prays for violence during Pentagon Christian service
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth prayed for violence against U.S. adversaries during a Christian worship service at the Pentagon.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth prayed for violence against U.S. adversaries during a Christian worship service at the Pentagon.
Army raises enlistment age to 42, drops marijuana conviction rule
The United States Army has updated several rule changes for their enlistment qualifications, including the maximum age requirement as well as eliminating a marijuana conviction that impacted some potential recruits.
The United States Army has updated several rule changes for their enlistment qualifications, including the maximum age requirement as well as eliminating a marijuana conviction that impacted some potential recruits.
Army to test first-ever pilot optional Black Hawk helicopter amid major tech shift
The U.S. Army has taken a major step toward autonomous aviation after receiving its first Black Hawk helicopter capable of flying with or without a pilot onboard, the War Department has announced.
The U.S. Army has taken a major step toward autonomous aviation after receiving its first Black Hawk helicopter capable of flying with or without a pilot onboard, the War Department has announced.
Thousands of more US troops to deploy to Middle East: Report
Thousands of soldiers from the U.S. Army's 82nd Airborne Division at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, are expected to deploy to the Middle East, according to a Reuters report.
Thousands of soldiers from the U.S. Army's 82nd Airborne Division at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, are expected to deploy to the Middle East, according to a Reuters report.
VA providing $112M in grants for veteran suicide prevention programs across the country
The latest Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) suicide report shows that in 2023, 6,398 Veterans died by suicide, an average of 17 a day. And while there were slightly fewer deaths, the report reinforces the need for continued support and prevention efforts.
The latest Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) suicide report shows that in 2023, 6,398 Veterans died by suicide, an average of 17 a day. And while there were slightly fewer deaths, the report reinforces the need for continued support and prevention efforts.
Live updates: Trump says US will bomb Iran's power plants if Strait of Hormuz isn't reopened
President Trump has warned that the U.S. will “obliterate" Iran’s power plants if it doesn’t fully open the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours.
President Trump has warned that the U.S. will “obliterate" Iran’s power plants if it doesn’t fully open the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours.
Flight path in Ohio salutes 3 fallen service members in Iran war
A special, saluting flight path in Ohio paid tribute to three service members of the Ohio Air National Guard that were killed in the Iran war earlier this month.
A special, saluting flight path in Ohio paid tribute to three service members of the Ohio Air National Guard that were killed in the Iran war earlier this month.
DOJ: Final family member sentenced in $1.1M VA disability fraud scheme
The Department of Justice (DOJ) says the last member of a family that operated a years-long Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) disability scheme has been sentenced to prison. The VA Office of the Inspector General (VA-OIG) says the scheme stole more than $1.1 million in VA funds.
The Department of Justice (DOJ) says the last member of a family that operated a years-long Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) disability scheme has been sentenced to prison. The VA Office of the Inspector General (VA-OIG) says the scheme stole more than $1.1 million in VA funds.
Thousands of US troops could be deployed for Iran war, Reuters reports
The Trump administration is weighing whether to send thousands more U.S. troops to the Middle East to bolster the U.S. and Israel’s war against Iran.
The Trump administration is weighing whether to send thousands more U.S. troops to the Middle East to bolster the U.S. and Israel’s war against Iran.
President Trump attends dignified transfer for 6 U.S. Airmen killed in refueling plane crash
President Trump traveled to Dover Air Force Base in Delaware Wednesday for the dignified transfer of the six U.S. service members who died in a plane crash while supporting the U.S-Israeli war against Iran.
President Trump traveled to Dover Air Force Base in Delaware Wednesday for the dignified transfer of the six U.S. service members who died in a plane crash while supporting the U.S-Israeli war against Iran.
Iranian regime appears 'intact but largely degraded,' Gabbard tells Congress
Tulsi Gabbard, director of national intelligence, told the Senate Intelligence Committee that the Iranian regime "appears to be intact but largely degraded."
Tulsi Gabbard, director of national intelligence, told the Senate Intelligence Committee that the Iranian regime "appears to be intact but largely degraded."
What is the Jones Act? Trump may waive shipping law during Iran war
The Trump administration is weighing whether to suspend maritime shipping laws as the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran continues to disrupt energy markets and supply chains.
The Trump administration is weighing whether to suspend maritime shipping laws as the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran continues to disrupt energy markets and supply chains.
US military draft disqualifications list: See if you're exempt
Learn the latest 2026 U.S. military draft disqualifications and exemptions, including medical fitness standards, conscientious objector status, and the registration rules under the NDAA.
Learn the latest 2026 U.S. military draft disqualifications and exemptions, including medical fitness standards, conscientious objector status, and the registration rules under the NDAA.
These American service members have died in Iran conflict
Since the U.S. and Israel launched coordinated attacks on Iran on Feb. 28, at least 13 American service members have been killed. Here is a look at those who made the ultimate sacrifice for the country.
Since the U.S. and Israel launched coordinated attacks on Iran on Feb. 28, at least 13 American service members have been killed. Here is a look at those who made the ultimate sacrifice for the country.