Remains of US soldier missing during military exercises in Morocco recovered

The U.S. military said Sunday that the remains of 1st Lt. Kendrick Lamont Key Jr., a 27-year-old Army officer who went missing during military exercises in Morocco, have been recovered.

America 250: Gold Star mothers head to Europe to collect 'sacred soil' to honor service and sacrifice

As the U.S. celebrates its 250th anniversary of independence, a group of Gold Star mothers have embarked on a trip to Europe to collect "sacred soil" from ground made hallowed by the courage and sacrifice of service members

Pentagon UFO website shatters records with 340M hits in first 12 hours

The release features hundreds of documents and dozens of videos, including Apollo 11 transcripts and reports of objects performing impossible aerial maneuvers.

Military Appreciation Month: You can help military families by donating manufacturer coupons

When it comes to grocery shopping, using coupons can help you save at the register.  But if you have coupons that have expired, don’t toss them, you can donate them for use by U.S. military families.

Trump honors military mothers at White House [FULL]
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Both President Trump and First Lady Melania host an event to support military mothers, both in uniform and at home, while offering details on the current “skirmish” with Iran that has now lasted more than two months. You can see the full event here.

Military mothers want Iran to make a deal: Trump
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Speaking about the current “skirmish” with Iran that has now lasted more than two months, President Trump insists that “Iran wants to make a deal” which is something that “military mothers want to hear” during an event to honor the parents of those currently serving.

Military mothers honored by Melania Trump
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Melania Trump honors ‘brave’ military mothers on Wednesday at the White House, saying in part that during “the current time of military conflict in America” the administration “holds mothers in the highest regard” as they “help build the soul of our nation.”

Bloomington Veterans Memorial: Groundbreaking set for unique digital dog tag tribute

Bloomington is breaking ground on a unique Veterans memorial that will feature oversized dog tags and digital stories for up to 1,500 veterans. FOX 9 was onsite of its groundbreaking ceremony.

Bloomington veterans' memorial groundbreaking
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Bloomington is breaking ground on a unique Veterans memorial that will feature oversized dog tags and digital stories for up to 1,500 veterans. FOX 9’s Tim Blotz has the story.

'Project Freedom' underway as Trump warns Iran not interfere

President Donald Trump warned Iran not to interfere with “Project Freedom," saying it could be “blown off the face of the Earth" as tensions between the two nations continue.

US troop counts by country: How pulling 5,000+ from Germany impacts Europe, global presence

Despite the Pentagon forecasting the withdrawal of 5,000 U.S. service members from Germany and President Donald Trump saying the final number will be much higher, tens of thousands of members of the U.S. military could still remain in the key European ally.

African Lion 2026: 2 US service members missing in Morocco

Two U.S. service members participating in the war games exercise African Lion have been reported missing in Morocco.

U.S. troop drawdown in Germany to go “a lot further," Trump says

The number of service members stationed in Germany will fall much lower than what the Pentagon stated on Friday, President Donald Trump revealed while taking questions from reporters at a Florida airport.

US to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany: What to know

The Pentagon said the United States will withdraw about 5,000 troops from Germany soon. Here's what to know.

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.