Vance attends Marine Corps 250th anniversary celebration at Camp Pendleton

Vice President JD Vance joined fellow Marines at Camp Pendleton, California, to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States Marine Corps.

Plane carrying DOD Secretary Pete Hegseth makes unscheduled landing in U.K. due to cracked windshield

A plane carrying DOD Secretary Pete Hegseth back to the United States from a NATO meeting in Brussels, Belgium had to make an unscheduled landing in the United Kingdom due to a crack in the aircraft’s windshield.

Celebrating 250 years: The U.S. Navy, founded on October 13, 1775

The United States Navy is celebrating 250 years of service, sacrifice, and tradition, commemorating its founding on October 13, 1775.

Trump orders Pentagon to use available funds to pay troops amid government shutdown

President Donald Trump said he has ordered the Defense Department to use all available funds to ensure U.S. troops are paid on October 15 despite the ongoing government shutdown.

Gov. Walz preparing for National Guard to be sent to Minneapolis
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Gov. Tim Walz says he anticipates the National Guard being sent to Minneapolis by President Donald Trump, and has been preparing for it.

The Insurrection Act: What is it and could Trump invoke it for National Guard?

As conflict over Trump’s deployment of federal troops continues, Trump said Monday he’d be willing to invoke the Insurrection Act if necessary to get active duty military in states. Here’s what that means.

Pres. Trump's full remarks to military officials [FULL]
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Pres. Donald Trump spoke at Marine Corps Base Quantico in Virginia on Tuesday to hundreds of military officials. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth summoned the officials to the in-person meeting to announce directives for troops in the "Department of War" that include "gender-neutral" or "male-level" standards for physical fitness as well as an end to "woke" culture in the military.

U.S. military service members aren’t paid during government shutdown; most VA services not impacted

During a government shutdown, members of the United States military, including active duty, National Guard, and reserve members, are not paid but must continue to report for duty to carry out their assigned responsibilities.  Members of the Coast Guard are also not paid during the shutdown. 

Defense Sec. Hegseth loosening disciplinary rules for military [FULL]
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth summoned hundreds of U.S. military officials to an in-person meeting Tuesday to announce directives for troops that include "gender-neutral" or "male-level" standards for physical fitness as well as an end to "woke" culture in the military. Hegseth said the U.S. military has promoted too many leaders for the wrong reasons based on race, gender quotas and "historic firsts."

Hegseth summons hundreds of generals, admirals for urgent meeting

The directive doesn't offer a reason for the gathering Tuesday of senior commanders of the one-star rank or higher and their top advisers.

Department of War tests anti-drone technology
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The Department of War, formerly known as the Department of Defense, is testing anti-drone technology.

US Army issues new appearance, uniform standards

The U.S. Army has introduced a new policy updating its grooming, appearance, and uniform standards following a comprehensive review.

Fighter jet formation to fly over 7 Ohio high school football games in 15 minutes

The flyover is a gesture to recognize seven Purple Star high schools, which provide extra support for military-connected students and their families.

NY Times defends report about failed SEAL Team 6 mission into North Korea

The New York Times on Friday reported details of what it says was a deadly failed raid into North Korea by a U.S. Special Operations team during President Trump’s first term back in 2019.