Iconic Coast Guard cutter wreckage found 108 years after sinking during WWI

More than 100 years after it was torpedoed by a German submarine during World War I, the wreckage of the iconic Coast Guard Cutter Tampa has been found. 

$54 billion of Pentagon budget will be for drones
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In front of the Senate Armed Services Committee on Thursday, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth outlines some of the proposed $1.5 trillion pentagon budget – including finalizing the “golden dome” and spending $54 billion to ensure “drone dominance” on any battlefield.

Sec. Hegseth pitches $1.5 trillion Pentagon budget
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth outlines a $1.5 trillion fiscal year 2027 budget for the Department of War, saying the request reflects the urgency of the moment” as the conflict with Iran tops $25 billion so far.

Military recruiting surge: Hegseth says recruits being turned away

Military recruiting is up, so much so that Hegseth said this week recruits are being turned away. The military wants to budget for another 44,500 troops next year.

Army unveils Combat Field Test with new fitness assessment

The Army announced in a news release earlier this week that it is rolling out a new combat fitness test for frontline troops as leaders push to strengthen battlefield readiness amid ongoing recruiting challenges.

Iran latest: Pakistan visit off; Trump says new Iran offers rejected

Amid the stalled negotiations with Iran, the president said the Iranians sent over a new peace proposal, but that it “could have been better,” and rejected it.

US soldier charged with betting on Maduro mission on Polymarket

A U.S. soldier was charged with using classified information about a mission to capture Nicolás Maduro to place bets.

Iran war has military seeking higher funding in 2027 for drones, air defenses

The war with Iran has led the U.S. military looking to increase its spending for next year to billions on drones, air defense systems and fighter jets. 

Flu vaccine no longer required for military members, Hegseth announces

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced the flu vaccine is now optional for military members, saying they no longer have to choose “between their conscience and their country."

U.S. Navy seizes Iranian-flagged cargo ship in Strait of Hormuz
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The U.S. Navy on Sunday seized an Iranian-flagged ship that tried to navigate around the blockade in the Strait of Hormuz. It marks the first interception since the blockade began. The incident comes a day before U.S. officials head to Pakistan for peace talks. FOX's Greg Palkot has more.

North Korean leader oversees missile tests from naval destroyer

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un directed more missile tests from his new warship to boost the navy’s operational abilities with his growing collection of nuclear-capable weapons.

US military kills 2 suspected cartel operatives in latest Eastern Pacific lethal strike, SOUTHCOM says

The U.S. military carried out another lethal strike targeting suspected cartel operatives in the Eastern Pacific on Monday, killing two individuals believed to be involved in narcotics trafficking, according to U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM).

Operation Epic Fury: US troops have consumed 950,000 gallons of coffee and 2 million energy drinks

Six weeks into Operation Epic Fury, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Air Force Gen. Dan Caine, offered a candid look at the sheer scale of U.S. military activity—and the massive amount of caffeine fueling it. 

Minnesota elections: How fraud, Iran could impact November races
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Political analyst Blois Olson joined the FOX 9 Morning News on Sunday to talk about how fraud in Minnesota and the military operations in Iran could impact voters at the polls on November.

US Marine stabbed to death in North Carolina chaotic street brawl, police hunt person of interest

A U.S. Marine was stabbed to death during a chaotic downtown brawl in North Carolina early Sunday, and police released surveillance images showing the person of interest sought in connection to the fatal incident.