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Dick Rutan, Vietnam War pilot and record-breaking aviator, dies at 85
A decorated Vietnam War pilot, Dick Rutan, along with co-pilot Jeana Yeager, completed the first round-the-world flight with no stops or refueling.
Pressure mounts on Biden to leverage human rights laws on Israel aid
As the humanitarian crisis in Gaza mounts, a growing group of Democrats pushes Biden to apply human rights laws to Israel security assistance.
US military academies focus on oaths and loyalty to Constitution
The service academies are trying to update how they teach future officers to navigate the country’s political polarization.
By Gary Fields, AP
Criticism swirls over defense secretary’s hushed-up hospitalization
Former President Donald Trump called Austin's lack of communication over his medical issues a fireable offense.
Defense, vets issues will factor in 2024 presidential race
Military and veterans policies will play a role in the debate over who should serve as commander-in-chief.
North Korean leader promises to boost national defense in 2024
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said he would boost national defenses to cope with what he called an unprecedented U.S.-led confrontation.
Slain Marine’s family fails to win lawsuit against Alec Baldwin
A lawsuit against Alec Baldwin filed by relatives of Lance Cpl. Rylee McCollum, a U.S. Marine killed in Afghanistan, has been resolved.
Air Force C-17s deliver first round of humanitarian aid for Gaza
The shipment was the first of a series the U.S. will deliver to Egypt.
Trump hints at expanded role for military. US law has few guardrails.
The Insurrection Act allows presidents to call on reserve or active-duty military units to respond to unrest, an authority that's not reviewable.
By Gary Fields
This ‘Puerto Rican Rambo’ went on 200 combat missions in Vietnam
He would deploy five times to Vietnam between 1961 and 1970.
By Jon Simkins