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Charges mount for Army OB/GYN accused of sexual assault
An Army doctor is now facing an expanded set of sexual assault and misconduct charges involving 73 victims.
Army moves toward contractor-run pilot training after years of safety concerns
Contractors bidding to train U.S. Army rotary-wing pilots have centered their plans on different training aircraft.
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Former USNS Carson City skipper accused of 2021 rape surrenders license
A lawyer for the alleged victim says he will continue to pursue criminal accountability for the ship's captain.
Pentagon’s ouster of Anthropic opens doors for small AI rivals
Small defense industry artificial intelligence startups are suddenly fielding calls from generals, combatant commanders and deep-pocketed investors.
Former Army employee charged with leaking classified information to journalist
A former Army employee with a top secret clearance was arrested and charged with leaking classified national defense information to a journalist.
As US claims victory, Iran emerges bruised but with leverage over Hormuz
The U.S.-Iran ceasefire locks in a harsh reality: an entrenched, radical government with control over the Strait of Hormuz.
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The Air Force is putting big money behind its effort to keep aviators in the service
Eligible active-duty aviators have until May 31 to apply for the fiscal year 2026 bonus program.
US Navy introduces free Wi-Fi to barracks in Greece, Italy
The move is part of a broader free Wi-Fi initiative focused on improving troops' quality of life.
Green Berets infiltrate 90-plus miles undetected in weeklong exercise
Throughout the exercise, teams relied solely on mission-specific gear, without weapons, and restricted movements to night to reduce chances of detection.
Guardsman in DC saves life of same person on separate occasions
Guardsmen assigned to the JTF-DC have administered naloxone to more than 100 individuals experiencing drug-related emergencies since August.
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US Coast Guard rescues family missing for 7 days in Micronesia
The family of three left Fananu Island on March 30 for a short trip to Murillo Island, but their skiff's engine failed at sea.
Master Chief actor condemns use of character in White House’s Iran war hype video
“I demand that the producers of this disgusting and juvenile war porn remove my voice immediately,” Steve Downes wrote in a post on X.
‘War Machine’ review: Finally, a training scenario with aliens
The sci-fi flick raises the premise: What if the final phase of U.S. Army Ranger selection suddenly involved fighting a giant alien robot?
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Hollywood has never lacked war stories. But it has often lacked veteran storytellers telling them.
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Green Berets infiltrate 90-plus miles undetected in weeklong exercise
Throughout the exercise, teams relied solely on mission-specific gear, without weapons, and restricted movements to night to reduce chances of detection.
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Guardsman in DC saves life of same person on separate occasions
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13 US troops killed, more than 380 wounded in Operation Epic Fury
In the 40 days since the start of the Iran War, 13 U.S. service members have been killed and 381 have been wounded, according to U.S. Central Command.
By Patricia Kime
As US claims victory, Iran emerges bruised but with leverage over Hormuz
The U.S.-Iran ceasefire locks in a harsh reality: an entrenched, radical government with control over the Strait of Hormuz.
By Samia Nakhoul, Reuters
US Coast Guard rescues family missing for 7 days in Micronesia
The family of three left Fananu Island on March 30 for a short trip to Murillo Island, but their skiff's engine failed at sea.
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Automatic registration for US military draft-eligible men to begin in December
Automatic registration into Selective Service was mandated in December 2025, when President Donald Trump signed into law the fiscal year 2026 NDAA.
US forces will be ‘hanging around’ Middle East after Iran ceasefire, Hegseth says
Despite the claimed devastation of the U.S. military's air campaign, Iran has remained defiant.
By Tanya Noury
US soldier’s wife freed from ICE detention as deportation attempt continues
A U.S. soldier’s wife who was detained by ICE at Fort Polk last week was released from detention on Tuesday.
By Kanishka Singh, Reuters
The rescue mission that brought 2 F-15E Strike Eagle crew members home
The operation marked the first publicly acknowledged U.S. ground presence inside Iran since 1980.
By Michael Scanlon
Overrun and alone, this Medal of Honor recipient gave his life so his men could escape
While defending along 35-mile front in South Korea, Master Sgt. Michael Pena made his last stand.
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