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.

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.

Senate honors Minnesota soldier Nicole Amor killed in Kuwait drone attack

The U.S. Senate has unanimously passed a bipartisan resolution honoring Master Sergeant Nicole M. Amor, a Minnesota native who was killed in a March attack while serving with the Army Reserve in Kuwait.

TikTok star 'Patriotic Kenny' diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer

A navy veteran known as "Patriotic Kenny" to his millions of followers on social media says he has been diagnosed with cancer.

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.

Karoline Leavitt: 'Iran leadership is wiped out'
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White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt held her weekly briefing on Wednesday and said military operations in Iran are an overwhelming success. Leadership has been wiped out, but she wouldn't offer an update on a proposed 15-point plan to bring an end to the conflict in the Middle East.

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.

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.

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.

Trump on Iran: 'We obliterated their nuclear potential'
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President Donald Trump took questions on Iran operations Tuesday at the White House as he hosted the swearing in of new DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin. Trump called Operation Epic Fury one of the greatest military operations in U.S. history, and said they've obliterated their leadership and nuclear potential.

U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth: 'We negotiate with bombs'
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U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth gave an update Tuesday on Iran operations with Operation Epic Fury. Hegseth called their military operations unprecedented.

U.S. War Secretary Pete Hegseth: 'We negotiate with bombs'
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U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth gave an update on Iran operations Tuesday as Markwayne Mullin was sworn in as the new DHS Secretary. Hegseth says the force they've used in Iran is unprecedented, and unmatched.

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.

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.

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.  

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.

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.

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."

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.