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Defense Department designates second military zone on southern border

Troops are authorized to take custody of migrants who illegally cross the border within the zone until they are transferred to civilian authorities.

2 hours ago

Navy relieves commander of New Hampshire Reserve center

Cmdr. Joseph Dearing was relieved as NRC Manchester CO “due to a loss of confidence in his ability to command,” the Navy said.

By Beth Sullivan

3 hours ago

Army plans for Trump birthday parade include 6,600 troops: Report

Plans for a potential military parade on President Trump’s birthday call for more than 6,600 soldiers, at least 150 vehicles and 50 helicopters.

By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press

3 hours ago

Opinion

Ditching the standing power throw strengthens the Army fitness test

The removal of the standing power throw from the ACFT represents a smarter, more combat-relevant assessment of soldiers, the authors of this op-ed argue.

By Nick Barringer and Alex Morrow

25 hours ago

SecDef wields axe to brass, HQs, formations to fashion leaner Army

Hegseth ordered the Army secretary to cut programs, reduce the number of general officers in the ranks and consolidate offices, commands and headquarters.

28 hours ago

Service leaders laud quality-of-life improvements, but concerns linger

Officials worry that planned Defense Department civilian workforce cuts could hurt base services and military family support.

By Leo Shane III

29 hours ago