Lawmakers back White House FY26 plans for more troops, 3.8% pay hike The military's active-duty end strength would grow by about 26,000 troops next year under plans being considered in the House and Senate. By Leo Shane III33 hours ago
House panel to mark up annual defense authorization bill this weekDefense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of July 14, 2025. By Leo Shane III2 days ago
Pilots who bombed Iran sites invited to White House for July FourthThe U.S. pilots who carried out Operation Midnight Hammer last month were invited to the White House for July Fourth.By Nikki Wentling12 days ago
Lawmaker proposes Iranian Campaign Medal for strikes on nuclear sitesPilots and supporting service members involved in the complex airstrikes would be eligible for the new military medal. By Leo Shane III3 weeks ago
How the US bombarded Iranian nuclear sites while avoiding detectionTaking off from the U.S. heartland, B-2 stealth bombers, aided by refueling tankers and fighter jets, delivered a total of 420,000 pounds of explosives. 3 weeks ago
Here are the bunker-buster bombs used on Iran’s Fordo nuclear facilityThe GBU-57 A/B, weighing roughly 30,000 pounds, is a precision-guided bomb capable of penetrating about 200 feet below the surface before exploding.3 weeks ago
